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This is Why We Love Michelle Chong of the Noose
The boy who has been serving in the army has expressed remorse since the incident came to light, but I wonder whether domestic helpers continue to be mistreated. This is because there is no clear definition when it comes to … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, comedy, culture, domestic helper, Life, Living, maid, Michelle Chong, personal, satire, Singapore, Singaporean, social issues, society, The Noose, ugly Singaporean, women
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Maid Made to Carry Load for Young Man – Just Wrong
I just wish I could stop seeing reports like this. It makes me upset as I wonder what is becoming of our society. I have seen maids carry the bags of kids and I felt fed up and ashamed. I … Continue reading
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Tagged bad, bad behaviour, culture, domestic helper, Life, Living, maid, National Service, NS, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean, women, young
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Elitism in Singapore: Samantha of Holland Village vs The Heartlanders
A caller, Samantha, who expressed that heartlanders were not cultured and should not come to Holland Village unless they behaved better has got many people in Singapore shocked and riled up. Reeks of elitism to me. Did she realize what … Continue reading
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Tagged bad behaviour, clueless, culture, elitism, heartlands, Holland Village, radio, Samantha, show, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean, views, women, young
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Am I Patriotic?
I wish I had more of a sense of patriotism like Americans do. I envy how they so obviously love their country and how the national anthem moves them. I have to confess that watching Americans while the national anthem … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, flag, Life, Living, patriotic, patriotism, personal, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean
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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
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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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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
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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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