we filipinos are mild drinkers​

The Filipino character is playing along with the American soldier’s expectations to maintain a smooth and friendly interaction, even though he knows the soldier will find the drink strong. This reflects the Filipino value of pakikisama—going along with others to preserve harmony.2. HospitalityTextual Evidence: The Filipino farmer’s insistence on offering lambanog to the American soldier, despite knowing that foreigners often underestimate its potency, is an act of hospitality.Scene: "The Filipino farmer insisted on sharing a drink with the American soldier as a gesture of welcoming him to his home and his culture."

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