Local lad, truer words were never said. I agree 100%. And it's so obvious isn't it!local lad wrote:I do not expect foreigners to enjoy their companionship with the locals. Sometimes, locals would behave foreigners think is unacceptable but it is just them. Can anyone change the way they talk/behave even after they have been doing that throughtout their lives? When one odd ball starts to pull the locals down, I can only empathise him/her because he/she could not change his/her behaviour throughtour his/her years and starts to blame because it is different from how the foreigners think/feel. Its the same.
I think most foreigners have no complaints of local slang, if it is used in a correct manner, with respect. If one grows up without respect, then you will be looked upon, as rather too big for your own boots, and when you need help, it will not be there for you. How you interact with others needs to be socially accepted on a local level too, not just your own little gang.local lad wrote:I do not expect foreigners to enjoy their companionship with the locals. Sometimes, locals would behave foreigners think is unacceptable but it is just them. Can anyone change the way they talk/behave even after they have been doing that throughout their lives? When one odd ball starts to pull the locals down, I can only empathise him/her because he/she could not change his/her behaviour throughtour his/her years and starts to blame because it is different from how the foreigners think/feel. Its the same.
It may be difficult but not impossible if you try, so the answer is , on my return to the housing estate i was raised on, all the people say that I've changed, of course i have changed, I speak clearly, so people can understand, it's about having that understanding that other's do not understand slang, the same way, if they are not raised in the environment where it is used.Can anyone change the way they talk/behave even after they have been doing that throughout their lives?
Yes I agree, a week or two in UK or the states, and they soon pick it up. My own brother appears to emphasise the fact the person is foreign, by speaking very slowly and I say they do understand English, but may not understand the slang , so it's better to speak normal and clear, rather than talk like a F------g idiot emphasizing the words!sundaymorningstaple wrote:Actually, regarding slang and languages, this is one area where Singapore do excel. They can go to the UK on a 5 day 6night package tour and when they arrive back in Singapore who woulda though! They now speak with received pronunciation! (at least at work and in the pub) But when they get home to the kopitiam they have to revert to type in order to get the kopi auntie to understand them. Unfortunately, when they type a letter though, it reads pure Singlish.
The people who treat their employees like dirt, paying them as little as possible, providing no benefits, and working their asses off.macaroonie wrote:What do you mean by money grubbers?
I like your post!
beautiful insight!Addadude wrote:Honestly, for those 'expats' who find Singapore too challenging, you never should have left your home country. You are clearly not cut out for working abroad.
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