Recently there is a domination of protests and laments concerning the increasing of foreigners workers in Singapore. With inflation at all time high, unemployment rate rising, it is not surprising that people are beginning to point their fingers.
I support whole heartedly the idea of having more foreign workers as well as professionals in Singapore.
Firstly they fill up most of the post in the labour intensive sector. I really do not know what to do without Sutiyah, our dedicated domestic worker, who take care of my mother. An average Singaporean is considerable educated but hasn’t a clue what social etiquette is all about. They eat like pigs on tables. Hence the need for more workers to clean up the mess for them. Thanks to them, who take up the jobs that most Singaporeans find repulsive, dirty or, too tough. They do not constitute any threat in the job market because these are jobs that the pampered Singaporeans do not want to do anyway.
Most of us are complacent of being who we are and proud of where we live. We travelled physically to many countries but literally have not been to anywhere. When we visit other countries, our curiosity is only focused on shopping, eating and photo-taking. Our minds are shut from understanding and absorbing new spirits. We return home as the same person as we departed. So it is about time to have some outsiders here to show us another perspective in seeing things or to solve problems. I am not implying this only in work but also on our social behaviour.
Inside the public trains, most passengers turn a blind eye towards the elderly by looking away or pretend to be sleeping. Those who give up their seats to the needy are mainly the Indian and Bangladesh workers, who obviously know a thing or two about respectful and kindness.
Many take pride in identifying themselves as being bilingual. Little do they notice that the janitor from China pronounces better Mandarin and express herself clearer than a freshly school leaver. The Filipinos bartender speaks more correct English than us. We speak the type of English only we Singaporeans could understand. You don’t agree with me? Well, then try to figure out the meaning of the following phrases that I overheard recently :
Here cannot walk.
Alamak! Why you like that oneeeeeeee?!
See where? (answers are given below)
Answers
It is prohibited to walk here.
Oh, why do behave this way?
Where do we meet?
You have correctly guessed the answers, haven’t you? Well, that’s because you are a Singaporean. As I mentioned earlier, only Singaporeans can understand our special English. Aren’t we great?
I could give more examples but further ranting would be considered as “stirring up the shit for nothing.” It is advisable to remain silent and agree with everyone. Conformation is the keyword for survival here.
I support whole heartedly the idea of having more foreign workers as well as professionals in Singapore.
Firstly they fill up most of the post in the labour intensive sector. I really do not know what to do without Sutiyah, our dedicated domestic worker, who take care of my mother. An average Singaporean is considerable educated but hasn’t a clue what social etiquette is all about. They eat like pigs on tables. Hence the need for more workers to clean up the mess for them. Thanks to them, who take up the jobs that most Singaporeans find repulsive, dirty or, too tough. They do not constitute any threat in the job market because these are jobs that the pampered Singaporeans do not want to do anyway.
Most of us are complacent of being who we are and proud of where we live. We travelled physically to many countries but literally have not been to anywhere. When we visit other countries, our curiosity is only focused on shopping, eating and photo-taking. Our minds are shut from understanding and absorbing new spirits. We return home as the same person as we departed. So it is about time to have some outsiders here to show us another perspective in seeing things or to solve problems. I am not implying this only in work but also on our social behaviour.
Inside the public trains, most passengers turn a blind eye towards the elderly by looking away or pretend to be sleeping. Those who give up their seats to the needy are mainly the Indian and Bangladesh workers, who obviously know a thing or two about respectful and kindness.
Many take pride in identifying themselves as being bilingual. Little do they notice that the janitor from China pronounces better Mandarin and express herself clearer than a freshly school leaver. The Filipinos bartender speaks more correct English than us. We speak the type of English only we Singaporeans could understand. You don’t agree with me? Well, then try to figure out the meaning of the following phrases that I overheard recently :
Here cannot walk.
Alamak! Why you like that oneeeeeeee?!
See where? (answers are given below)
Answers
It is prohibited to walk here.
Oh, why do behave this way?
Where do we meet?
You have correctly guessed the answers, haven’t you? Well, that’s because you are a Singaporean. As I mentioned earlier, only Singaporeans can understand our special English. Aren’t we great?
I could give more examples but further ranting would be considered as “stirring up the shit for nothing.” It is advisable to remain silent and agree with everyone. Conformation is the keyword for survival here.
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