bluenose wrote:Singapore is a leader in so many ways compared to the West, it has a decent MRT system, decent housing, low crime, decent education, no or little racism, fabulous airport along with many others....unfortunately one thing it lacks compared to the Western world is MANNERS??
From inconsiderate drivers to ill mannered people in Supermarkets to Christians leaving places of Worship like they are possessed by the devil (Driving or walking!)...I think LKY needs to start a campaign for manners here.
I know the West has some issues with lack of respect etc and racial problems....but a lack of manners I have never seen it as bad anywhere else as it is here??
Singapore is quite okay compare to other places.
I have seen many unmannered chinese & indians, but at the same time I have well mannered chinese friends here - maybe because they are christians and we speak the same language.
Today I chinese lady offered me umbrella on a street - it was a very pleasant experience.
In general, it is okay. To tell more, as I white man in the town, I experience boorishness in 50 Asian/50 Caucasian proportion.