[Season 1 Discussion]

25 minutes ago, Granny58 said:

Oh, thank you!  Is it normal for an adult to do it to an older adult too?

Yes.  I lived there a year in my late 30's and would do it to my elders (I am not Filipino). I don't know of any hard rule, but I wouldn't do it unless they were a generation or more older (so I wouldn't do it to say a 40 year old). 

[Season 1 Discussion]

2 hours ago, Granny58 said:

I thought it looked like he was trying to kiss his hand.  

Actually, in the Philippines, you show respect to your elders by taking their hand and placing the top of the hand to your forehead. It should be a very quick and smooth gesture. This is what Larry was trying to do. Children are taught this at a very young age. Filipinos don't typically bow to each other, I think that is just Larry being nervous.