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Is the "Mano"/"Amin" tradition for family members or ALL elders?

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Just wondering if this tradition of respect is for family members ONLY or is is acceptable for any elder you greet?

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  1. Yes you can do that to all elders, relatives or not. It's a sign of your respect to them or asking for their blessing of sort. Actually, i think, it's kissing the hands. But some people prefer not to be kissed on the hands or kiss someone else's hand, so they just bang their forehead on the back of the palm. Anyways, it's still a sign of respect. And the elders appreciate it a lot.


  2. It isn't for family members only and it isn't for any elder you greet.

    The "pagmamano" is done to elders of the family, the extended family, other elder relatives, and elders who are close to the family, i.e. your grandmother's friend, etc.

  3. yes... it is done to all elders w/ respect to older brothers and sisters even if they are 1 or 2 years older then you.

  4. It is applicable to all elders, family members or not.

    Whenever you are introduced to someone older than you, you call that person tito (uncle) or tita (aunt) and you are expected to get their hands and place it in your forehead. It signifies your respect to them and your acknowledgement of their authority over you.

    I dunno about others but we consider it an insult if a younger fellow refuse to make ' mano'.

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