The Changing Face of Singaporean
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Oppsgal:
Anyone try to slang their language to look like a foreigner?
Not exactly 'slang' my mandarin to sound like a Chinese national, but I would be more careful with my enunciation and choice of words. I find this a great way to brush up my rusty Mandarin, as well as setting a good example for my kids. -
Some people canβt help it. I had a colleague who had to co-ordinate work across multiple countries. We used to make fun of her because we knew exactly which country just by listening to her talk. She would go from Indian accent to French accent to German and to British within the same 30 minutes.
We made fun of her but we all were very impressed. -
to children, there is no difference in the skin colour, the accent, the family background, the nationality, the wealth, the religion etc.............
in spore, just going by the name you have a rough idea the race, the skin colour, the religion etc. when we were abroad, it was not so. when we asked the kids about the day in school, who they played with and were they white or black or asian etc, ds had to pause and think said he didnt notice the skin colour........
they were just his friends - simple as that. likewise dd said they were friends and does colour matter?........... nissin:
it is kinda sad that there seems to be some sort of unspoken time allocation for different groups at the playground. and local and foreigners dont seem to mix.
Exactly the same scenario here in my neighborhood! The timing of the occupation of the playground is the same! WahahahaVevey:
When DS1 was a toddler 6yrs ago, we usually saw some local parents & many maids bringing bringing kids to the playground. But the landscape changed esp after the flats reached 5yo & the local moved away. These days locals r out-numbered by FTs at playground anytime. 5-7pm Chinese FT; afterwards Indian FT. Don't see many maids these days too. -
concern2:
Many FTs r just entry level these days, so how to afford those?Vevey:
DS2 is a minority in his PCF nursery class!
:yikes: :yikes: I thought FTs usually choose private schools/international schools of their own country!
Hence the grumbling on the ground of \"job snatching\" etc lor. -
nissin:
Skarely we r in the SAME neighbourhood!
Exactly the same scenario here in my neighborhood! The timing of the occupation of the playground is the same! WahahahaVevey:
DS2 is a minority in his PCF nursery class! Only 3/16 of the kids is Chinese (local or otherwise), a quarter is Malay & the rest is Indian (mainly FT).
When DS1 was a toddler 6yrs ago, we usually saw some local parents & many maids bringing bringing kids to the playground. But the landscape changed esp after the flats reached 5yo & the local moved away. These days locals r out-numbered by FTs at playground anytime. 5-7pm Chinese FT; afterwards Indian FT. Don't see many maids these days too.
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LOLMum:
it is kinda sad that there seems to be some sort of unspoken time allocation for different groups at the playground. and local and foreigners dont seem to mix.[/quote]These r the enclaves PM Lee had been speaking abt. From personal experience, FTs prefer their own countryfolks once they r done w \"digging\" useful info from the locals. Met a few such \"realistic\" FTs in my neighbourhood.
Exactly the same scenario here in my neighborhood! The timing of the occupation of the playground is the same! Wahahahanissin:
[quote=\"Vevey\"]
When DS1 was a toddler 6yrs ago, we usually saw some local parents & many maids bringing bringing kids to the playground. But the landscape changed esp after the flats reached 5yo & the local moved away. These days locals r out-numbered by FTs at playground anytime. 5-7pm Chinese FT; afterwards Indian FT. Don't see many maids these days too.
Don't read too much into the time-slots, it's not some unspoken arrangement but just timing preference from their lifestyle & habits. Indian FTs like to feed their kids outdoor too.
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Vevey:
Haven't experienced HFMD is it?
Don't read too much into the time-slots, it's not some unspoken arrangement but just timing preference from their lifestyle & habits. Indian FTs like to feed their kids outdoor too.
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Was happy bringing kids around in DS's Pri sch yesterday in celebration of the mid-autumn festival. Saw Indian children learning how to make moon cakes, and DD and DS watched cultural dance performances in awe.
It is important to expose them from young.
At first, DS just wanted to go home, but DD was curious and love festivities! Festivals have their role to play in bringing people together.
By the way, since in Chinese we call it δΈη§θ, shouldn't the festival be called Mid-Autumn Festival instead of Mooncake Festival (ζι₯ΌθοΌοΌ -
we dont have autumn in singapore but plenty of mooncakes. :evil: -
LOLMum:
Maybe hor, that's why we don't say ζ₯θ but more commonly say ζ°εΉ΄..
we dont have autumn in singapore but plenty of mooncakes. :evil:
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