Angry motorists pull no punches on traffic wardens

[Laura02]

limlim:

if you did not violate traffic rules and got a summon, then it implies the the law have been unjust?

And, which part of my post is rude and offensive? I'm just stating facts.

I am not complaining that the law is unjust. In this case, there was no line, white, yellow or otherwise, or for that matter any other marking on the road beyond that said yellow line that terminated behind where I parked my car. Nor is it a single lane road, two cars can comfortably pass one another on that road, even three at a stretch. There are no lane marking on the road, neither are there directional markings, though all cars only drive in one direction on that road because of the way leading in. Maybe somebody forgot, or instructions were not carried out, or the persons who did the road markings just blindly follow without fully understanding what they were suppose to do. That, I find, is a common failing in many who have gone through an Asian education system.
Whatever the reason, I saw a number of cars parked at that same place when I drove past yesterday. So I'm not the only one who has assumed that no marking on the road = can park.
What I'm trying to say is that the persons who are supposed to enforce the law, in this case, traffic wardens, do not know their law (in this case, the highway code). This, I find, is one of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with singapore's bureaucracy.
BTW your reply suggests and implies several interesting scenarios when you comment on leaving the car engines running while the car is stationary.
Imami is right. In this case, there was a misunderstanding of what the term \"suck it up\" ment. It can be an incredibly insulting and demeaning term. And the tone of your reply certainly implied a belligerent stance.
In the same vein, I often cringe when I hear adults urging little toddlers to do a \" French kiss\". I know some French people. They are funny, friendly, warm people who do, indeed, hug and kiss each other on the cheek in greeting. But I'm sure that even they would shudder in horror at the thought of a toddler performing a \"French kiss\". The correct term here is \"blow a kiss\". I leave you with The Merriam -Webster dictionary definition of \"French kiss\" : \"a passionate kiss with the lips parted and the tongues touching.\"

[limlim]

Imami:

Limlim San, I think it is the \"suck it up\" that is causing the prob. I think u just mean \"accept it\".

suck it up as in LLST..

LLST is vulgar?

[limlim]

blunt… yes… but rude… is more subjective.

[Laura02]

limlim:

Imami:

Limlim San, I think it is the \"suck it up\" that is causing the prob. I think u just mean \"accept it\".

suck it up as in LLST..

LLST is vulgar?

Oh limlim, must I be explicit? Think of a part of your body that goes up when sucked upon. That's why its so vulgar. Please do not use it when talking to Ang Mo nang.

Imami is right. I do not know the acronym LLST ...

[verykiasu2010]

Singapore roads : don’t do anything unless it is expressly sign-posted permissible


other countries : can do anything unless expressly sign-posted prohibitions

eg, no u-turn, no stopping, no parking,

[Imami]

limlim:

Imami:

Limlim San, I think it is the \"suck it up\" that is causing the prob. I think u just mean \"accept it\".

suck it up as in LLST..

LLST is vulgar?

What is LLST? Aiya…. U don’t test me la, so many short form…

Limlim, I am sure u understand, forums have different sort of members. Not everyone can take casual/street language/singlish, even if that person is a local. by the different side of the coin, some non-locals can take our kind of language. Don’t take it too personally. We still love the chameleon or frog….

[limlim]

Laura02:

limlim:

[quote=\"Imami\"]
Limlim San, I think it is the \"suck it up\" that is causing the prob. I think u just mean \"accept it\".

suck it up as in LLST..

LLST is vulgar?

Oh limlim, must I be explicit? Think of a part of your body that goes up when sucked upon. That's why its so vulgar. Please do not use it when talking to Ang Mo nang.

Imami is right. I do not know the acronym LLST ...[/quote]In local context, it refers to the thumb. as in suck thumb.

Used in context when you're face with a situation and you can't do anything about it, and usually(but not always) you put yourself in that situation.. you can say \"suck thumb\" lor..

[Imami]

Laura02:

limlim:

if you did not violate traffic rules and got a summon, then it implies the the law have been unjust?

And, which part of my post is rude and offensive? I'm just stating facts.

I am not complaining that the law is unjust. In this case, there was no line, white, yellow or otherwise, or for that matter any other marking on the road beyond that said yellow line that terminated behind where I parked my car. Nor is it a single lane road, two cars can comfortably pass one another on that road, even three at a stretch. There are no lane marking on the road, neither are there directional markings, though all cars only drive in one direction on that road because of the way leading in. Maybe somebody forgot, or instructions were not carried out, or the persons who did the road markings just blindly follow without fully understanding what they were suppose to do. That, I find, is a common failing in many who have gone through an Asian education system.
Whatever the reason, I saw a number of cars parked at that same place when I drove past yesterday. So I'm not the only one who has assumed that no marking on the road = can park.
What I'm trying to say is that the persons who are supposed to enforce the law, in this case, traffic wardens, do not know their law (in this case, the highway code). This, I find, is one of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with singapore's bureaucracy.
BTW your reply suggests and implies several interesting scenarios when you comment on leaving the car engines running while the car is stationary.
Imami is right. In this case, there was a misunderstanding of what the term \"suck it up\" ment. It can be an incredibly insulting and demeaning term. And the tone of your reply certainly implied a belligerent stance.
In the same vein, I often cringe when I hear adults urging little toddlers to do a \" French kiss\". I know some French people. They are funny, friendly, warm people who do, indeed, hug and kiss each other on the cheek in greeting. But I'm sure that even they would shudder in horror at the thought of a toddler performing a \"French kiss\". The correct term here is \"blow a kiss\". I leave you with The Merriam -Webster dictionary definition of \"French kiss\" : \"a passionate kiss with the lips parted and the tongues touching.\"

Laura, I am quite sure those folks don’t say “French kiss”… more likely something like “friend kiss” :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I have share your thoughts on the subject of French kiss. When my kid was an infant, I said “kiss goodbye” as a replacement to “French Kiss”. It just didn’t sound right to me to say “French kiss” to an infant….
:rotflmao:

[Imami]

Laura02:

Oh limlim, must I be explicit? Think of a part of your body that goes up when sucked upon. That's why its so vulgar. Please do not use it when talking to Ang Mo nang.

Imami is right. I do not know the acronym LLST ...

:hugs: Chill Laura. Limlim is not that bad really. I have seen worse characters in this forum – those that push you until u have no vocab to use and feel really like degrading yourself to their level. And most importantly, I believe that limlim has no intention to be rude or personal. Perhaps writing is not his forte. Perhaps he was just typing away and didn’t check if language.

Even when some of us were making fun of him, over one of his past experiences in the other thread, he had never taken that personally or wrote rude stuff to us.

[phtthp]

is it true that tp warden who issue summon ticket(s) … earn commission ?

so the more summon ticket(s) they issue, they earn more commission ?

anyone know what is the salary of tp warden based on ?