Because it can't hurt and wasn't meant to be negative at all, more like banter.sundaymorningstaple wrote:CB, why bring me into this thread? I've only made one tiny post in the whole thread.
Yes SMS, I agree with CB, you being here for 25 years, must say something for the Country, people that, don't like it, don't stay here, that simple..the pro's and cons, abound, but like you say, difficult to compare with anything else.cutiebutie wrote:Because it can't hurt and wasn't meant to be negative at all, more like banter.sundaymorningstaple wrote:CB, why bring me into this thread? I've only made one tiny post in the whole thread.
Any country would qualify, isn't it?ksl wrote:Singapore is a great place to live, providing you can earn enough $! Best of all, I like the mix of people, i find it very rewarding in many aspects of growth, and development, we can learn much from other cultures, and should do.
No, not any country would. I could think of many that wouldn't. the Netherlands for one; lousy weather, miserable food, ugly countryside, red tape bureaucracy to frustrate anyone - and the population to match.Superglide wrote:Any country would qualify, isn't it?ksl wrote:Singapore is a great place to live, providing you can earn enough $! Best of all, I like the mix of people, i find it very rewarding in many aspects of growth, and development, we can learn much from other cultures, and should do.
Nothing uniquely Singapore in what you mention.
Superglide wrote:Any country would qualify, isn't it?ksl wrote:Singapore is a great place to live, providing you can earn enough $! Best of all, I like the mix of people, i find it very rewarding in many aspects of growth, and development, we can learn much from other cultures, and should do.
Nothing uniquely Singapore in what you mention.
Actually Singapore is very unique and more British than you would believe, although it doesn't have all the psycho headbangers, you have in UK.Nothing uniquely Singapore in what you mention
No.Superglide wrote:Any country would qualify, isn't it?ksl wrote:Singapore is a great place to live, providing you can earn enough $! Best of all, I like the mix of people, i find it very rewarding in many aspects of growth, and development, we can learn much from other cultures, and should do.
Nothing uniquely Singapore in what you mention.
Fair enough ksl, but:ksl wrote:Superglide, i would have thought your vision was a little more advanced, than what it is, I'm really surprised you cannot see a uniqueness of Singapore, it maybe rigid, and have a no tolerance, and I'm all for it. I've seen far too many negative pot smokers in my life, and yes i have tried it, but i have never once in my life felt a need to purchase it. I've seen many ruined by hash, quite sickening, when they have become nervous wrecks and a burden to society, but alcohol is the same too. Personally I wouldn't want my daughter growing up, in the kind of environment the UK is offering. Although that's my opinion!
while waiting for that elaboration, I wondered about that comment myselfSuperglide wrote:Interesting, What exactly makes Singapore cosmopolitan? What exactly makes Singapore more dynamic? Please elaborate.
in Sinagpore that's still refered to as 'caning'Superglide wrote: To each his or her own, we all have different strokes.
road.not.taken wrote:QRM wrote:To ensures employers give huge financial compensation for the hardship posting. All the expats have to pass the compulsory moaning and wingeing test before being allowed to call themselves a true expat.
So to go against the grain why not have a thread on what expats like about Singapore
Sorry, have to disagree.
Here are Five to get things started.
1. Immigration at Changi:
The first impression of a country really counts, they are smiley, helpful, courteous, and even give you sweets. In total contrast to immigration staff in the United States, who must have received their training from Abu Ghraib school of hospitality.
I have never found the Immigration officers at Changi to be warm or smiley. The actual people stamping passport or more like automotons than people. No human interaction at all. Great airport, but the Immigration staff are stiffs, who never say 'you're welcome' despite my offer of thanks. I always get a big 'Welcome Home' whenever I arrive in the US.
They are being instructed not to be nice at the checkpoint mate. The immigration officer must have the scary face to scare off illegal immigrant or terrorist. lolol
2. Beaches:
Ten minute drive from the city and you have deserted beaches, OK they are all fake, the water is the consistency of sewage, you look over hundreds of rusty freighters and an oil refinery, but they are still white sand beaches and great for a stroll.
The beaches are the biggest disappointment about living here, on this tropical island. Total, worthless crap in the vein of a poor, imitation of Disneyworld. Imported sand, landscaped trees, plaster boulders.
Of course mate. Singapore is 1/3 the size of London.
3. Baby friendly:
Not many places in the world welcome kids in upmarket restaurants, people stop you in the street to say how cute your child is.
It is a bit confusing as most Singaporeans I spoken to are happy to fob off the kids on the maid or grand parents. If I asked my parents to look after the kids full time, I know the reply would be along the lines of making my own bed and sleeping in it.
Being inept at a lot of social graces (knowing when to answer a cell phone, knowing what to wear to the theatre) it's no wonder Singaporeans (and expats too!) bring babies where they just don't belong. Last thing I want to do when dining out with adults is have to work our conversation around a crying baby and an active toddler.
The poor baby got no one to take care of...no choice they gotta bring them out man...If you feels irritated by the crying baby at restaurant...you must be a very tough guy to please.. US is better than here? Hmm...to be honest, I have got a job offer in the US but I turned them down flat...reason: not a good place to live. i don't mind if UK or Aus but US..a definite NO NO....
4. Clean, reliable, and easy commute to work:
Colleague at work would regularly spend 4-5 hours a day commuting in London. When people here, say the public transport is over crowded, they should try a Victorian era transport system with no air-conditioning. One hour below ground in central London will have your nose full of black soot.
Newer? yes. Cleaner? yes. The MRT is fine. But the amount of cars on the road now, compared to ten years ago is a travesty. They ruined a good thing.
Hmmm...it seems like US has not support the Kyoto protocol?? not sure about that...
5. Great Public toilets:
Where else in the world would you walk into a public toilet and say Hmmm this smells nice, seriously, happened a few times, and you have uncle or auntie Pi Pi on hand to help with the drips.
Well, I guess they're alright, but not for the same reasons
My Top 5
1. It's safe
2. The school is good
3. I have friends here
4. The airport is close by and easy to use
5. My husband can always find work here
Beaches? You gotta be kiddin' me!
No "perhaps" about it.EADG wrote:while waiting for that elaboration, I wondered about that comment myselfSuperglide wrote:Interesting, What exactly makes Singapore cosmopolitan? What exactly makes Singapore more dynamic? Please elaborate.
according to the definition:
cosmopolitan Adjective
1. composed of people or elements from many different countries or cultures
2. having lived and travelled in many countries
3. sophisticated and cultured
Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006
well, 1 out of 3 perhaps
A thesaurus is a guide for words similar or close in meaning, but does not provide definitions.EADG wrote:then this:
cosmopolitan Adjective
sophisticated, worldly, cultured, refined, cultivated, urbane, well-travelled, worldly-wise
Collins Essential Thesaurus 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2005, 2006
Cosmopolitan? er, no, not by these definintions, but you can go to NY or London or Paris for that.
But clean, green, pretty, efficent, growing, new, relatively safe - sure. And in relation to the OP, I like these aspects about the place. Actually.
Re Piss on the floors.hk203 wrote:EADG wrote:Try go to some coffee shop...you will soon forget why you are in that coffee shop in the first place cos you will lose all your appetite...Forks wrote:"Come to Singapore... Clean Toilets!"
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