This book was launched internationally by Periplus Editions Hong Kong and Tuttle Publishing USA.
Following are some of the good reviews that the book has received.
Business Traveller Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong (Joshua Tan):
"Understanding the culture, traditions and etiquette of a country can be difficult, and as much as we try, the danger of stepping over a cultural or social boundary is ever present. Etiquette Guide to the Philippines covers wide-ranging topics that make up over 32 chapters, including the Filipino language, the process of dating, courtship and engagement, how to bid farewell and the importance of saving face.
This book is a result of the authors' love for their country, which shows in the details the book goes into, albeit in a bite-sized 128-page package."
5-stars on Amazon.com:
"I have bought several books about the Philippines, but only having visited there once I cannot comment with great certainty how accurate any of them are. In this case, I will primarily compare this book to the "Culture Shock!" book that covers similar aspects of travel there.
I found the "Culture Shock!" book to be very wordy and rather a philosophical, theoretical, feely sort of thing. It had useful information, maybe even interesting information, but did not come across as concise.
This book seems better to me. In fact, you can tell by the way it is written that it is aimed somewhat (though not exclusively) at foreigners visiting or living in the Philippines for business purposes. I believe for that reason it is a more practical and concise handbook. Maybe not the best thing ever written but well worth the price.
I will say, out of all the books I've bought so far, this is the only one that gives any specific advice about tipping in the Philippines."
Fuzzbean
"You may think you know how to be polite in your own culture, then too, this book will warn you about things you need to be both sensitive too in the Philippines and to watch out for! Highly recommended even if you think you are Miss Manners or particularly for those that think they are!"
D. L. Boering
"A very easy to read and very informative book about social and cultural life. It is unusual that way. Very hard to find information alike."
Torsten Ericsson
Philippine Traveler review:
"The authors Dennis and Joy Posadas have created an exceptionally detailed report on everything there is to know and understand about dealing with Filipinos: their history, customs, culture, mindset, language, and even their cuisines. Also included in the book are important notes on how Filipinos interact with their family and community members and how these relationships greatly influence their daily living."
