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Alsback wrote:I am trying to say that I tried to HELP someone that asked for it and got INSULTED in the process... never mind.. I give up!

I feel your pain This can be a very unforgiving environment.

Plavt wrote:Apologies to sprite I somehow missed something you said (second I've done that to today think I need a long holiday).

Thank you Plavt, you are Gentlemen and a Scholar...

sundaymorningstaple wrote:WIMH,

Over the head like the proverbial lead balloon.

Nice. If you got paid for condescendence you could retire and move out of that HDB.

I disagree, child abuse doesn't recognize a degree or a paycheck. You think she's more likely to abuse a child because she is poor and uneducated? No way... So you would never take your child to the doctor, dentist, allow him/her to go to school or be admitted to hospital. What a cruel person you m...

I disagree, child abuse doesn't recognize a degree or a paycheck. You think she's more likely to abuse a child because she is poor and uneducated? No way...

Men are so simple... because he would say exactly what flight he was on and the date, describe himself and the connection he felt (which of course she talked about to her colleagues... Yes he could say that but would somebody she knows know which flight she was on, on a particular day? There was no...

Wind In My Hair wrote:Once again, proof that men don't see what's right in front of their noses!

Giabat said in the original post that he knows her name. Piece of cake for the ad - print her name in font size 342.

and get sued....

I think you are interpreting the word like too narrowly. It can also be used to assign your prediction for who might win in a race. At the Kentucky Derby, one might say, 'I like The Bees Knees in the 5th'.

Not my point really :roll: Even if you were in the room, the Doctor could inject them with a lethal dose of a medication, (like Dennis Quaid's twins). As SMS said, its all about choices, we can't spend 24 hours a day with our children, we have to entrust them to someone's care eventually. We have a ...

I guess what I find confusing is that you seem to be blaming the parents. There is a big difference between blame and noting that the parents have the ultimate responsibility (which seems so redundant that it doesn't have a place in this discussion). Tell me, the daughter you are the primary caretak...

Thaiclan wrote:I would also urge people to help their maid pursue their higher interests via education here in Singapore.

Me too

Honestly ksl, I don't see the point you are trying to make either. Condemning the parents for leaving the child with a maid, just because you chose not to? Very judgmental if you ask me.

Why don't you take out a full page ad in the Straits Times for Valentine's Day? Singapore is a small place, someone she knows is bound to see it and everyone would know you're the most romantic guy in the whole, wide world. :love: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Oh yes somebody she knows will see it ...

The manager from the online reservations company called me just now and said they are going to honour the price I was quoted on my confirmation and apologed for just issuing the new confirmation at the increased price. Thats again for all your help everyone. Next time ill be sure to wear a bullet p...

Ciao to everyone from Italy, I'm giabat, just came back from Australia. I flighted with Singapore Airlines, really the BEST airline I have ever flight with. On the fligth from Australia to Singapore the plane was not so full and we had the possibility to have some little talk with the crews. I was ...