life skills

Verbal communication

• use of language

• clear messaging

• mutual respect

• negotiation

Non-verbal communication

• sensitivity to the needs of others 

• recognize social cues

• cultural and contextual awareness 

Interpersonal effectiveness

• is the ability to interact positively and effetively with others

• involves:

  • clear communication

  • empathy

  • mutual respect

  • ability to maintain relationships while asserting one’s own needs and boundaries

Pakikipagkapwa-tao

• treating others with respect and compassion

• seeing others as fellow human beings

Paggalang

showing deference, especially to elders and authority figures (using po and opo

Pakikisama

maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict in groups; going along with the group

Bayanihan

working together for a common good; community cooperation

Use of language

• speak clearly and appropriately depending on the context

• use Filipino honorifics

Clear messaging

• think before speaking; use organized thoughts

• avoid sarcasm or vague expressions that can be misunderstood 

Mutual respect

• let others finish speaking; respond thoughtfully 

• acknowledge different opinions without dismissing them 

• use polite but assertive tone

Negotiation

• suggest compromises 

• ask help respectfully

Sensitivity to the needs of others

• smile, maintain

Recognizing social cues

• pay attention to facial expressions, tone, and body language

Cultural and contextual awareness

• understand the older generations may expect more formality

• know when to swicth between formal and informal tone

Interpersonal effectiveness

• state of peaceful and positive interactions between individuals in a relationship 

Empathy

• is our ability to understand and share the feelings of others

• truly feeling someone else’s emotions as if they were your own

Pro-social behavior

• this is any action that helps or benefits others

• includes kindness, sharing, cooperation

Other-centeredness

• this is about putting others before ourselves

• in a way that promotes mutual respect and care

Pakikipag-kapwa

• Filipino value that means treating others as fellow human beings

• deep connection, respect, and being considerate

Compassion

its about understanding their struggles and taking action to help

Fairness

treating everyone with equality and respect, giving each person a chance to be heard and valued

Kindness

simple act of making someone’s day better, whether through words, actions, or small gestures

Collaboration

working together toward a shared go