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Tag Archives: rude
We Met the equivalent of ‘The Soup Nazi’ at the Apple Store at Jewel
I usually don’t like to write these type of posts but I’m doing so cos my partner would appreciate it. Also it’s good writing practise? And you’ll get the above reference if you’re a Seinfeld fan. Just google Soup Nazi. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Apple store, Life, Living, rude, Singapore, terrible customer service
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Bad Meal: Rude Service & Disappointingly Bland Laksa
After a spate of good meals we had a bad lunch today. Walked in the blazing heat and was not sure where to go and ended up at 328 Katong Laksa. Spotted a long queue inside the cramped tiny … Continue reading
Posted in coffeeshop, Food in Singapore
Tagged 216 East Coast Road, 328 katong laksa, bad meal, East Coast Road, Katong Laksa, lousy, rude, Singapore
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Poulet at Bugis Plus: Lovely Roast Chicken, but Service Staff Need Training
I seriously don’t mind Thai Express but B has a disdain for it. When I told him Thai Express was behind Poulet, he was willing to try it out because I sent him some rave reviews by bloggers, enticing photos … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bad service, Bugis, Bugis Plus, dining, Food, French, new, Poulet, restaurant, roasted chicken, rude, Singapore
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Massive Crunch at the New Food Republic Food Court (Parkway Parade)
Want to feel the crunch? Go to a newly opened food court like we did. It was so crazy. At first B said forget it, let’s go somewhere else. But uncharacteristically I persuaded him to walk one more quick round, … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged crowded, Food, food court, Food Republic, hawker, hovering, Kueh Tutu, Nasi Padang, new, opened, Parkway Parade, rude, Singapore
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A New TWG at ION: Smug Service, but I’m a Sucker for the Tea
We have wanted to try the high tea at TWG but always miss out as we are there well before 3pm. It seems worthwhile. But now that I’ve tried it I’m not so sure. All the items are so tiny. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 3pm, aloof, arrogant, Best, Creme Brulee, high tea, ION, macarons, rude, Sandwiches, Singapore, snooty, sulky, sullen, tea, Tea Salon, TWG
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Window Shopping at Ikea
Even though I have the new catalogue, it’s always more fun to actually look at the stuff at the store. Often some things can feel quite flimsy, so I need to shake them a little and see how easily they … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bad, customer service, ikea, rude, shopping, Singapore, thoughts, window
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Why Are Most Job Interviewers in Singapore So Mean?
I felt so mad and sorry for Lady J for what she had to go through. It’s an issue that has been infuriating me for years. Why don’t job interviewers in Singapore show some basic decency and respect. Haven’t they … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged Angry, interviewer, job, Lady J, mad, respect, rude, Singapore, suck
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Terrible Crossaint (what was worse – rude customers)
Had the worse crossaint ever at Tully’s at Orchard Central. It looked good, but turned out to be very dry, hard and stale. The only redeeming factor was the chocolate coating. I’ve had better ones here before and I do … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bad, crossaint, customer, Food, OC, Orchard Central, rude, Tully's
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Ikea Singapore for a dose of Sweden and a Swedish Christmas (ruined by bad behaviour)
Another reason to adore Ikea. Twenty-four numbered drawers to mark a countdown to Christmas is a lovely idea. It’s called an Advent calendar and costs S$19.90 which is a bit expensive, but it’s such a cool idea for both kids … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged authentic, bad, behaviour, Christmas, ikea, inconsiderate, kids, parents, pretty, products, rude, Singaporean, ugly, xmas, xmas tree, yelling
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10 Things I Wish Singapore Job Interviewers Would Not Do
{via ca4it} After reading this post about how applying for a job in Singapore can be draining, by the always brilliant Orange Foam Finger, it triggered off some of my suppressed feelings about the whole job interview process. Never wanted … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged 10 things, application, Bullies, bully, confidence, hell, job, job interviewers, job interviews, mean, nightmare, no respect, resume, rude, self esteem, Singapore, sucks
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Nagging Task: Backing Up My Photos on a Hard Drive
Trying to force myself to spend some time to back up my photos. It’s one of those mind numbingly boring tasks you just know you need to do, but keep pushing aside. I always manage to find something more compelling … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Apple store, authorized, backup, bad, culture, dealers, fake, hard drive, Life, Living, personal, photo, poor, real, rude, service, Singapore
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Jerry’s BBQ and Grill (Club Street)
There is a searing review of Jerry’s BBQ and Grill at Singapore Uncensored. I found the place clean and not that bad, but I must agree that when we first entered the place we were faced with rudeness and told … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged American, Burger, club street, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, Jerry's BBQ & Grill, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pulled pork, Ribs, rude, Singapore, travel, waitress
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My Very Own Unforgettable Nando’s Experience (Bugis Junction)
After the controversy surrounding this place with the Joanne Peh hot water incident, I wanted to try out this place to see what the service is like for myself. They do still charge for the water, which kinda sucks, but … Continue reading
A New Low?: Masked People Sleeping on the MRT
First they pretended to sleep so that they did not have to give up their seat to the elderly or less able. Now they use sleeping masks. It’s just crazy. {via The Straits Times}
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged bad, behaviour, ingracious, masked commuters, MRT, rude, society
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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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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
Posted in Uncategorized
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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Does the Ugly Singaporean Still Exist?
Although expats are criticized for remaining in their own circles, sometimes I can’t blame them because it is hard to meet locals who are willing to be as open to new friendships. It is much easier for expats to connect … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged arrogant, bad, bad workplace, competition, courtesy, culture, culture shock, education, elite, expats, gracious, graciousness, kindess, Life, Living, Malaysia, Malaysians, materialistic, mean, overpopulation, rat race, reserved, rude, school, schools, Singapore, Singaporean, society, ugly Singaporean, unkind, work, workplace
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Taboo: 14 Things Not to Do in Singapore
Just thought I’d share a list of cultural norms that I am used to since I have been corrected as I was growing up. I thought visitors here might find the list useful. I would love to hear about the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Singapore Living
Tagged 12 Things, Chinese, culture, culture shock, ethnicity, frangipani, Indian, Life, Living, Malay, muslim, personal, pointing, rude, Singapore, taboo, what not to do
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