Yes, I know we are all kiasu! But, apart from that....?
2006-08-12 00:16:18 · 32 answers · asked by dar 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Singapore
We are the same as any human beings.
Human beings are kiasu, look at the queues in the west when they are giving free things too?
It's only human. We probably just made it more interesting with hello kitty.
Kiasu-nism is here to stay, it's only human.
I just cannot tolerate those who do not give up seat to those who need it more. Then again, the same happens in all major cities.
2006-08-13 09:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by PnP 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
of course from Singapore. Singaporeans are quite friendly, even though usually Malaysians and Indonesians are more friendly. Singaporeans often speak a little confusing English, which is recognised as Singlish. But not all Singaporeans do that. I also think that most Singaporeans obey the very strict government rules. That makes Singapore a nice, clean, and safe country.
ebook-guy might be a little bit wrong about this stuff. I am a Singaporean who was born in Indonesia (I used to be Indonesian). And I can understand people who speak British English, Australian English, American English, and even Singlish. It is *almost* the same.
2006-08-12 03:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmm....... i lived there for the past 6 years and i've moved one. But since then, i've met nice and nasty Singaporeans....
Not nice things are such as: Not courteous, selfish, competitive
ie: Take up 2 seats on a crowded bus so their child can sleep and deny other ppl of the seat.
Good things: Generous - Often donate LARGE sum of money to the needy ppl
2006-08-13 01:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by denizen251 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Singaporeans have no soul - everything is manufactured even behaviour pattern of its people. Its attempts in social engineering are testimony to the fact that all is really not that well. You may be Asia's high-tech wealthy city state but you still need to be reminded to flush the toilets.
2006-08-12 04:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To fellow Singaporeans:
Can you really say you're patriotic if we can't even throw your own rubbish away after a National Day Parade unless they organise some prize or lucky draw to entice us? I personally think it's disgraceful!
It's merely a small example, but I think it illustrates our lack of civic consciousness (despite the lessons) and how easily we're tempted by small gains.
2006-08-12 01:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by What's Your Problem? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Singaporeans are pawns of the govt.
I am too.. sadly..
2006-08-12 23:52:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
... a cut above many other countries. Travel/look around and you know what I mean. High standards of living, no guns/drugs/corruption problem, clean environment, no traffic congestion, melting pot of people living harmoniously together, great language skills, variety of food, EVERYTHING WORKS. THE PLACE TO BE!
*and 'kiasu' can be a good attribute, making us more competitive
2006-08-12 00:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by TK 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
we trully admit that we singaporeans are kiasu but due to the kiasu that we prosper and became a harmony country
2006-08-12 02:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by nash369 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 3 "Ks" of Singaporean are "Kiasu ", "kiasi" and "Kiapai". Translate into English will be "Kiasu:- afraid to loss, be safe than sorry", "Kiasi:- afraid to die, be safe rather than die" and "Kiapai:-so afraid that nothing can be done, cannot take decision, past the buck." Agree ?
2006-08-12 01:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by James Louis 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hi
apart from that we are self-fish, undecidsive over small things.. No freedom from the age of teenage to 21 yrs old
2006-08-12 00:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Gal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋