x9200 wrote:What I mean is basically whether they (Singaporeans, Chinese) are aware of being rude. If not, hard to call it (objectively) this way. Surely in my subjective perception (cultural) they are rude but it varies. I.e. I found the mainland Chinese I know here in Singapore to be more rude, of questionable ethics and not flexible comparing to Singaporeans. Exactly opposite, if I purchase from E-bay.
Well they do say ignorance is bliss. Based on your perception, you're saying that you perceive someone to be rude less rude if they don't do it intentionally?
So if a class of people are rude by nature, that doesn't constitute rudeness because its learnt and subconscious behaviour?! Try telling that to a judge...
I understand cultural quirks and differences, just in my view some things are universally acknowledged as rude in most cultures.
Additionally, how do you factor in access to education and upbringing? Because that would put whole communities at a disadvantage or advantage (depending on which side you take).
Perception is completely subjective of course