Comfortist

  Traditional courtship in the Philippines   is described as a "far more subdued and indirect" approach compared to Western  or Westernized  cultures. It involves "phases" or "stages" inherent to Philippine Society  and culture .  Evident in courtship  in the Philippines  is the practice of singing romantic love songs, reciting poems, writing letters, and gift-giving.  This respect extends to the Filipina's family members. The proper rules and standards in traditional Filipino courtship are set by Philippine society. Often, a  Filipino Male  suitor expresses his interest to a woman in a discreet and friendly manner in order to avoid being perceived as very "presumptuous or aggressive" or arrogant.   Although having a series of friendly  dates  is the normal starting point in the Filipino way  of courting, this may also begin through the process of "teasing", a process of "pairing off" a potential teenage or adult...