Spoons and forks are the most common utensils. Typically, one pushes food onto the spoon with the back of the fork. Diners may use their hands in large rural gatherings when utensils are in short supply. Guests are seated nearest the head of the home and are always served first. No one eats until after the guest has had a bite or two.
Guests show their appreciation by eating heartily.
Refusing any offers is impolite, except for health reasons. In restaurants, leaving a 15 percent tip is customary, unless the bill includes a service charge, in which case one should still leave a small tip. Recreation Filipinos spend leisure time socializing, going to movies. Or watching videos. They prefer U.S. action films or locally produced movies.