4. Sitting properly in public utility vehicles

Ah, the (in)famous manspreading. Don’t you just hate it when a jeepney (supposedly a waluhan) turns into siyaman just because the conductor says so? And don’t you hate it when you’re already squashed like tuna in the jeepney and then a fellow passenger decides to open his legs to the world like they’re the entrance to Narnia? Sit properly, act like a decent human being and cut your fellow passengers some slack. You all paid the same fare, so don’t think that you’re entitled to more space just because “may maiipit, eh.”

3. Vaping responsibly

Vape, no matter how nose-friendly they are with the many flavours and odors available, still contain nicotine. So, vapers, please, stop vaping in indoor places because vapes are still health hazards.

2. Throwing trash

Throwing trash (candy wrappers, cigarette butts, and pieces of plastic, among many others) may seem like it’s not a big deal. “Isang wrapper lang naman eh,” “Ngayon lang naman eh,” “Wala kasing basurahan eh. Saan ko itatapon?” Just. Stop. Pockets and trash cans were invented for a reason—let’s use them for the purposes the lord intended.

1. Keeping our spit to ourselves

A quick walk down any sidewalk in the Philippines will guarantee you three things: a lung full of smoke pollution, mild sunburn, and the ghastly sight of puddles of spit. If you’re lucky, you might have even seen “bonus puddles” that let you know what the person ate before they hacked up a loogie. is just disgusting. Spitting may be not illegal, but it’s utterly mortifying. No one likes getting human mouth liquid into their shoes and risking viral infections.

What other small, seemingly insignificant gestures do you think Pinoys neglect? Join the conversation in the comments below!

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