what to do when Filipinos do this?

13 years ago

No. Your not being offensive.

This is a situation where you "feeL" professionalism doesn't require smiley faces. It's a moot point, but, the information age generation was brought up on smiley faces, instant messenger, and short code for language (ie: lol, wtf, etc).

You need to judge an individual about the quality of their work & the content of their character. This person may be feeling good that he is in an interview & ready, willing & able to put forth good work.

Don't be so cynical.

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Kay King 13 years ago

I wouldn't feel awkward about it nor would I feel a need to send one back. He may just be letting you know he's happy with the situation or he's trying to be pleasant.

It's only a smilie - not a frownie.:p (couldn't resist)
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TomVa

13 years ago

Originally Posted by darrin_kuykendall

No. Your not being offensive.

This is a situation where you "feeL" professionalism doesn't require smiley faces. It's a moot point, but, the information age generation was brought up on smiley faces, instant messenger, and short code for language (ie: lol, wtf, etc).

You need to judge an individual about the quality of their work & the content of their character. This person may be feeling good that he is in an interview & ready, willing & able to put forth good work.

Don't be so cynical.

Great post! 100% so true!

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kyaw2x 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Lady NaNa

She was problably trying to seduce you with that smile..hehe..:p

Originally Posted by Jun Balona

And maybe asking for a compensation raise.

LOL..

This thread makes me crazy..
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George Wright

13 years ago

It never hurts to smile

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mindmarketing 13 years ago

Maybe your assistant is just happy?

Would you prefer if they did this?
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Adie

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Delta223

I notice when I am interviewing a new Filipino worker they will often send me a random smiley face in mid conversation.

example that just happened:

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page
[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks
[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished
[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

this makes things a bit awkward for me because I'm not sure what to do next; I usually just try and keep a professional conversation with employees. Am I being offensive by not smiling back?

I am a Filipino and I do not use such most of the times. But anyway, if you feel like you don't want to say something, then be yourself. Sometimes, it's just an acknowledgment that they are still there on the other side, or just wanted to break the gap of silence. Philippines is a country with millions of cellphone users and before this smileys thing used in online chat, it was already widely used on text messages. These smileys is becoming a part of mannerism, also the sms-style writing that sometimes, you receive an email message with sms format of writing.. LOL

It's not a big deal.. don't get offended or mocked. Filipinos always wearing happy faces...

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lotsofsnow

13 years ago

OMG

What do you do if somebody smiles at you in the real world?

I guess

Or maybe you just play

Or you hide you knife behind your back like mack the knife

I suggest you don't go

and just

back!

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Marketing Cheetah

13 years ago

Conversation already ended. There is no need to send a smiley back. I agree with Kay. If you want to send a smiley back then do it. else ignore it.

@hpgoodboy: That knife one was awesome

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Michael Silvester

13 years ago

Hi Mate,

If you are using skype for your conversations, this one
works well.

(mooning)

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Dean Jackson

13 years ago

Smiley faces!?

OMFG... what's the world coming to?

- Dean

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pickthat apple 13 years ago

Delta223 - I don't think you are offensive not smiling back, I wouldn't in this particular case. Do employers smiles to the employees in Philippines...? You would have to find out.
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Michael Ten

13 years ago

lol i second others, when it is nothing to be too concerned about.. cultural differences... smiling can still be professional... we're all human beings!

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theimdude

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Delta223

I notice when I am interviewing a new Filipino worker they will often send me a random smiley face in mid conversation.

example that just happened:

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page
[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks
[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished
[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

this makes things a bit awkward for me because I'm not sure what to do next; I usually just try and keep a professional conversation with employees. Am I being offensive by not smiling back?

Maybe you need to learn to smile............ copy and paste this it will make your day

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page

[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks

[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished

[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

Oh sorry forgot Me:

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Jun Balona

13 years ago

Smile back. Simple.

Too much smileys on a conversation is kind of a habit by most of us Filipinos. It's the same kind of mannerisms the Japanese have, who tend to bow down too much on a video chat.

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Frank Murphy 13 years ago

She was problably trying to seduce you with that smile..hehe..:p
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- Jun Balona 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Lady NaNa
  
  She was problably trying to seduce you with that smile..hehe..:p
  
  And maybe asking for a compensation raise.
  
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zigato

13 years ago

lol are you a pessimist then?

as the song goes - don't worry, be happy!

doo doo doo doo do do do...

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shuvo

13 years ago

If I was that employee i would definitely hope a smile back from you.Sometimes such behavior can inspire your employees to do a quality job.

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mattlaclear

13 years ago

That is there way of ending the conversation is all. Would you prefer "bye bye". If so let them know that. I'm sure they will be willing to accommodate you.

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MichaelHiles

13 years ago

I didn't realize smileys were a Filipino thing.

Here I am in all my Italian-ness...

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Steve Holmes

13 years ago

I think you are looking into it too much, would you prefer an angry Filipino?

Though, I'm not sure any exist. You will just have to take them as they are.. faults and all.

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Adie

13 years ago

This thread is turning to be an ultimate humor....

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Terri LC

13 years ago

I get annoyed when I see an entire ethnic group get bunched together like clones. I work with hundreds of Filipinos for a multi-cultural festival, with a variety of personalities, and they all smile just like the rest of us Brits, Scots, Greeks, Hispanics...............

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Dwight Anthony

13 years ago

I get that from a whole host of people not just one nationality. Speak up if it bothers you and you want to keep it professional or simply learn to ignore little gestures of lightening up a conversation online.

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MichaelHiles

13 years ago

Originally Posted by danthony

I get that from a whole host of people not just one nationality. Speak up if it bothers you and you want to keep it professional or simply learn to ignore little gestures of lightening up a conversation online.

Exactly.

I am literally stunned to learn it's an ethnic thing.

I'd better be more sensitive from now on.

Maybe the French do some sort of tongue thing... they've got a kiss names after them after all... :p

And those stylish Russians... sunglasses of course...

Those intellectual Brits... rolling their eyes with cynicism everywhere you go... :rolleyes:

The North Koreans...

See how this could really affect global relationships between people?

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newBum76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by MichaelHiles

Exactly.

I am literally stunned to learn it's an ethnic thing.

I'd better be more sensitive from now on.

Maybe the French do some sort of tongue thing... they've got a kiss names after them after all... :p

And those stylish Russians... sunglasses of course...

Those intellectual Brits... rolling their eyes with cynicism everywhere you go... :rolleyes:

The North Koreans...

See how this could really affect global relationships between people?

LOL that was some good entertainment there!

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thetruth23

13 years ago

Originally Posted by MichaelHiles

Exactly.

I am literally stunned to learn it's an ethnic thing.

I'd better be more sensitive from now on.

Maybe the French do some sort of tongue thing... they've got a kiss names after them after all... :p

And those stylish Russians... sunglasses of course...

Those intellectual Brits... rolling their eyes with cynicism everywhere you go... :rolleyes:

The North Koreans...

See how this could really affect global relationships between people?

lol - If there was a like button on the forum, this post would get one! AND a smiley face!

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BudgetSEO

13 years ago

Its just their culture mate, pass it.

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Ehanson 13 years ago

This thread is making me laugh for a number of reasons and that makes me Here's a really scary one for the smileaphobes

I think the OP is being more offensive referring to someone as an ethnic group and not as another person. I'll take smiling over that.
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theplugindude

13 years ago

Cmon..a simple smilie..doesnt anyone have the right to smile to people they talk to??

I really think NOT SMILING back is a little rude..;-(

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thetruth23

13 years ago

Smiley faces are good. It can be all too easy to misinterpret the tone of written words, especially in chat, forums, and so forth, so it helps set a pleasant tone.

It's also just a digital expression of how someone might interact with you in person. They'd smile in person, so they'll smile online.

All in all, it's a nothing really. If you don't use them, you don't use them!

No need to feel bad about it.

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giljimenez

13 years ago

Overthinking, overanalyzing. Dude, it's a smiley face.
I think you'll be okay.

Emoticons are a way of showing mood through chat.
It's normal. I think you're just fine.

LOL!
Go get em!
Gil

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Duquette

13 years ago

since teks can't show your faces, those we need smileys

he's just trying to be polite, you have the right to ignore, or reply it. you're the boss. and yeah, I'm agree with not to bring any nationality with this.

Smileeeyyy ~~~~

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newBum76

13 years ago

I'm not from the Philippines, but my dad is so I'm pretty familiar with the culture. It's not really something to worry about, filipinos are just really friendly by nature in both casual and business interactions. There's no "hidden meaning" there to decipher, trust me.

And hasn't anyone other than a filipino ever smiled at you before? If not then the rest of the world must seem pretty unfriendly to you, sorry.

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Andrew Skelly

13 years ago

No you are not being offensive. In fact I had one Link-builder who did this so much I asked her to stop it. Harsh? Maybe. But it was really distracting when I would close the conversation window and it would light up again so I would have to stop what I was doing to open it up again, thinking she had a question only to see that it was just a smiley...Arrrg.

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Jun Balona

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Andrew Skelly

No you are not being offensive. In fact I had one Link-builder who did this so much I asked her to stop it. Harsh? Maybe. But it was really distracting when I would close the conversation window and it would light up again so I would have to stop what I was doing to open it up again, thinking she had a question only to see that it was just a smiley...Arrrg.

Oh cmon Andrew, lighten up. I don't see anything wrong with that...

Oh, and one more thing before you respond:

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Michael D Forbes

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Andrew Skelly

...But it was really distracting when I would close the conversation window and it would light up again so I would have to stop what I was doing to open it up again, thinking she had a question only to see that it was just a smiley...Arrrg.

Now THIS is the annoying part. Well said. That and the people that simply don't know how to let a conversation end!

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jamjar919

13 years ago

Whoa I thought I would be the only one sending smileys and abbreviations!

Roflmao, right?

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P.Sharma

13 years ago

Why not smile back man

If they get the work done on time there should be no barrier. Afterall they are also human beings in need of love......lol

Please smile back mate

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martingray

13 years ago

you do not think more and you can see him with a light smile asking him 'understand'

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Tashi Mortier 13 years ago

Just be yourself as has already been mentioned.

Sometimes I catch myself just writing those smilies like a reflex. It goes so fast, just some buttons to press.

I think your employee will adjust to your style. Some people create crazy smilies of their own and some don't use them at all.

Just stay polite on all your chats and everything should be fine.
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candoit2

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Delta223

I notice when I am interviewing a new Filipino worker they will often send me a random smiley face in mid conversation.

example that just happened:

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page
[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks
[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished
[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

this makes things a bit awkward for me because I'm not sure what to do next; I usually just try and keep a professional conversation with employees. Am I being offensive by not smiling back?

Next time avoid eye contact with the smiley face and do not look at it for more than 3 seconds.

The longer you look at it the more awkward it becomes for both of you.

Just look away and continue your work as usual.

Filipinos will not be offended and will understand you have work to do.

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Richard Van

13 years ago

Is this on Skype?

You could send those hidden emoticons to them Hidden Skype Emoticons and Skype Smileys

There's even a middle finger version, though I'm not sure the nice Filipino chap would appreciate this after he smiled at you.

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jasonthewebmaster

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Richard Van

Is this on Skype?

You could send those hidden emoticons to them Hidden Skype Emoticons and Skype Smileys

There's even a middle finger version, though I'm not sure the nice Filipino chap would appreciate this after he smiled at you.

LOL yeah just flip him the bird that will make him stop typing smilies haahah

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daddykool

13 years ago

Smiley faces???

Your lucky all we get are invoices attached in conversations LOL!

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vishalduggal

13 years ago

I hate when people use these smiles. This makes me a bit uncomfortable.
Why don't use words like ok, yes or Hell Yea!!!!

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Sleaklight

13 years ago

Whenever I am having a conversion over an instant messenger, about every third line will contain some sort of smiley despite me being dead serious. Those of you who chat with me can attest to that

I just got used to it having been online for over a decade and involved with a community where the average age is 17. It just sticks to you and very difficult to shake. Even when I fire people I send a smiley like

or :'(

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tilanus

13 years ago

I always end my conversation with:
'Kind Regards' or 'Thanks' but I have to admit I'm quite conservative on these things

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Devid Farah 13 years ago

What's the true problem here?

And you started a thread for asking if you can put a smiley or not?

That's funny!

Do you want me to believe that if you smile you are not professional?

Really sorry but I struggle to understand the true purpose of this thread.
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Anonymous Affiliate

13 years ago

Are you kidding me? are you creating fuzz because of a smiley over a Skype chat?

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Prady N

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Delta223

I notice when I am interviewing a new Filipino worker they will often send me a random smiley face in mid conversation.

example that just happened:

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page
[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks
[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished
[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

this makes things a bit awkward for me because I'm not sure what to do next; I usually just try and keep a professional conversation with employees. Am I being offensive by not smiling back?

If anyone sends you smiley that doesn't mean he is not professional. Just smile back

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jasonthewebmaster

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Delta223

I notice when I am interviewing a new Filipino worker they will often send me a random smiley face in mid conversation.

example that just happened:

[8:02:36 PM] Me: please message me when you are done rewriting the article on this page
[8:02:53 PM] Filipino: alrightie
[8:03:01 PM] Me: Thanks
[8:03:05 PM] Filipino: : will you be stayin online?
[8:03:07 PM] Filipino: : yw
[8:03:15 PM] Me: Yes, I will be here when you are finished
[8:03:43 PM] Filipino: : alright
[8:03:46 PM] Filipino: :

this makes things a bit awkward for me because I'm not sure what to do next; I usually just try and keep a professional conversation with employees. Am I being offensive by not smiling back?

Dude

whats wrong with a smiley face?

Does it make you

uncomfortable?

LOL

it just means he likes to smile... like i do... in real life! sometimes that comes out even in typing LOL!

dont worry about it, its not like you have to smile back

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sam12six

13 years ago

I've asked the question of my Filipino relatives before. The answer I'm given is that it's less expensive for them to text than to talk, that's what they do all the time.

Since that's such a crappy way to communicate in general, most develop shorthand that eventually invades communication regardless of the input device. As others have said, there's nothing wrong with your ignoring it. I'd bet the majority who do this hardly notice that they are (like girls who dot an 'I' with a heart and eventually that just becomes part of their signature instead of a conscious decision).

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trishworks4u

13 years ago

OMG - this is a funny thread.

I have been working with Filipinos for close to a year now and we only communicate via Skype. I have found them to be some of the most cheerful and funny people I have ever met and at times they have left me laughing to the point of tears.

In a job where I can spend days on end with no other human contact - a bunch of frickin' smiley faces are sometimes just what I need.

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HiAbby

13 years ago

I don't understand why this is an issue! Or why this discussion has gone on for so long (although here I am posting on it.)

I can see no reason whatsoever to be put off by a friendly smile.

Being pleasant can go a long way.

<3 Abby

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neodarth

13 years ago

I can imagine the face of the filipino guy looking at the monitor with the smile freezing in his face saying...

"what's going on? did I do something wrong? why he isn't smiling me back?? come on! look at me I'm smiling here!... hello?... still smiling... how can I start working if you don't smile back"

:-)

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JoMo

13 years ago

I think I am the last person left on the interwebs that doesn't use emoticons for any purpose, business or pleasure. I have been on the web since the mid 90's, and I thought they were childish back then, just like now.

Wow I sound like an old fart.

-joel

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thetruth23 13 years ago

Originally Posted by JoMo

Wow I sound like an old fart.

-joel

Yes. Yes you do.
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aaronngoh

13 years ago

I were smile back in your case, and like to build a relationship with my team.

For me there is no other meaning except being friendly and exchanging smile happen all the time during my daily encounter