You never lose your pinoy qualities because it is in your blood. Growing up in the Philippines (first 20 years of my life) established the foundation of how I feel and look at my life. I had to adapt to the life in the USA. I have certain attributes (negative and positive) that are looked at strangely by my American friends. Example, the concept of "Utang ng loob". Try to explain that to an American. One of the few things that make you a Filipino.

As for the greeting we used to use, Kamusta? Kamusta Pare ko?

Paalam na!
Jim