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Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies
Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 80's, Architecture, Art, assessment books, Basheer, books, bookstore, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, coffeetable, graphic design, kiasu, kids, myopia, Singapore, stationery, vintage
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This Makes Me So Embarrassed: Library Stampede
This happened today and makes me ashamed to be a Singaporean (just assuming they were all local) and associated with this type of kiasu behaviour. You would think Singaporeans have never seen books before. But sometimes, how can you blame … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged annoyances, bad, bad behaviour, culture, kiasu, library, Life, Living, new, Nex, pet peeve, pushing, queue, rude, Serangoon, shoving, Singapore, Singaporean, society, stampede, ugly Singaporean
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I am Totally Appalled by the Singapore Tiger Mum
I have been hearing so much about the Tiger mum and when I picked up the latest issue of 8 Days I was thoroughly disturbed by the cover that seems to condone children being caned. I think you will only … Continue reading
The Cliche of Being Kiasu in Singapore
The Singlish word kiasu has been so overused that it is now a cliche to me. Sadly though many of my fellow Singaporeans still give truth to this overused term. It makes me wonder if Singaporeans hold a monopoly on … Continue reading
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Tagged bad behaviour, culture, keeping up with the Joneses, kiasu, Life, Living, Mr Bean, rude, self-centered, selfish, Singapore, Singaporean, Singlish, work
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The Kiasu Phenomenon Caught on YouTube
You can read my post on Kiasu Singaporeans at my other blog. Thanks for requesting it Maria. 1. Kiasu while filling up petrol in JB. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCxUeo57iVM&NR=1] 2. Queuing up for cheap petrol in Singapore. There seems to be a theme … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged bad, behaviour, culture, kiasu, Life, Living, rude, Singapore, Singaporean, Video, YouTube
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