Perhaps it is because I didn't blend in well (and clearly looked like a lost tourist at times), but I didn't notice any snobby behavior during my time in Singapore. My mom and I actually had multiple random strangers who went out of their way to help us navigate when we got lost or confused. Some even walked with us (without us even asking) to help us find our way. I'm sure it's different when you live there for some time though. We were only there for 2 weeks. 😅 The taxi drivers really were super talkative for sure, but I found it to be refreshing when compared to some of the taxi drivers we have in large US cities. Some are completely void of personalities 😶 Thank you both for creating this video. It was interesting to gain a new perspective on Singapore!
I used to be one of those grumpy teenagers that would complain everything about SG, like its boring, people are rude etc. But as I traveled around, I really started to appreciate SG more. The 'romantic' parts of the world that we envisioned in our minds are very different once you get there. Now I count myself extremely lucky to be in SG
Second that. Worked and study in London. Travelled around Europe and Asia. For living standard and quality of life. Nothing beats singapore. You may complain singapore is small. You don’t have places to go. It’s the same as any city in the world. People drive or take trains to outskirts. We can too. Once we cross the boarder it’s cheap. We could also fly to bali, Thailand etc if we want and it’s not expensive.
I can relate to the taxi drivers. It was 2 am, there was heck of a lot of alcohol in me and this taxi driver was absolutely determined to tell me why he doesn't like the government while I was trying to catch a little shut-eye.
I think it's always healthy to get different perspectives on Singapore and Singaporeans. I personally feel that the more perspectives we have about a certain thing, the more we can understand a situation. Thank you for giving us a new perspective.
We must be open to feedback.. not all remarks can be correct but taking the parts where we can improve like toilets means we learn. And we also learn habits of other countries which we can use.. My Belgian boss Mr Borders, used to have this simple poster in his office : adopt, adapt, improve. I like the concept and stay true to it after 30 years. learning never stops !
@@schadenfreude6274 i think i had this kind of egoist and proud encounter. The person is from Singapore and ask me what I do. I said I am a cancer researcher, scientist. She has this look of downright condensending disbelief and repeat the word whoa scientist, with sneer on her eye. I'm from the neighbouring country... that little nuanced attitude that she just did, filled with ego... it kinda hurt my feeling a bit, not gonna lie and she is downright arrogant. 😢 snap judging someone based on where they come from and when they do otherwise, it feels out of norm.
Her being Japanese, I love that she is open and willing to discuss negative aspects but still polite about it. Being married to a Japanese woman in the US, she too feels overwhelmed at me and other Americans complaining or speaking freely with negative comments. It's also nice for her to agree to be a guest without blocking her face.
I would say that taxi drivers or private hire drivers in general are very friendly in Singapore. They provide useful advices at times and also share on their life experience. But understand where she's coming from haha.
Taxi or private hire drivers do not have colleagues to talk to when working. In engaging conversations, it is also to keep them awake so that they would not fall asleep behind the wheels. Yes, they also want to know more about foreign countries if they have not been before through the passengers' perspective. So, they are busybodies with a good intention.
@@chinchowpowpook Yes, we do not and must not forget. However, please forgive, it is not because the Japanese deserve it, it is because you and all of us and many WW2 victims deserve peace.
Generally if you are kind and friendly you will most likely receive the same kind of treatment anywhere you go. So for me, a smile, a greeting will always be a handy habit. I always smile (eye smile), nod or greet my neighbors when I see meet them in the lift or outside, exchange food/gifts during festive seasons. I'm sure if we do that people will start to do the same.
I visited Chikuyotei once, the unagi is really delicious! May have to go back again soon after watching this video. If a foreigner friend visits Singapore, I think it is quite normal to treat the friend at least for the first meal. When I visit friends in Malaysia or other asian countries, they will usually do the same. Bus not stopping after you have pressed the bell is very unusual... I take bus very frequently and have never encountered this. Maybe a good practice is to press the bell earlier.
As a Singaporean let me chip in here. Her views and experiences are to be expected and respected. I have friends from around the region and I have also asked them for their no holds bar view on Singaporeans in general. Most gave the followings: 1) We are arrogant. 2) We are rude. 3) We expect a lot. 4) We think we know a lot. 5) We talk too much. I have to agree with them on the above opinions as I have seen it happen while overseas, not all 5 but enough to make me feel terrible. Why are we like that overseas? Are we like this also in Singapore? Could it be social etiquette not been practice at home and in schools? I don't claim to know all the answers but I do know since 1965 till today, we are not even a century old, I do not expect socially and culturally, we have evolve with enough generations to be articulate and refined in a mix society.
Actually when you leave the tourist centre of Tokyo and go to restaurants frequented by locals (Shimbashi), even Sapporo then you will know what is real rudeness. Restaurant blatantly called us tourists gaijin and treated us differently from other diners. Food was delayed.
it was so funny, Ghib san, i like your persistence in asking about the finger snapping guy's story. I thought you would forget after the delicious food arrived!
Hello Ghibojisan, this video is so good! I feel I can understand more when my japanese friends visit Singapore and how they feel too. Thanks for the openess like what we sporean like to say no need to pai sei la just be frank. The part when you start showing your loot purchase from shopee directly from Japan is an eye opener and I could see the sparks and joy in your eyes while going thru them, enticing me to try it out. Do more of this unboxing please!! Coz I dunno what are really gd products that I should try.. suited for Singapore climate. there's so many products in the Japan market ahah too much to know which are really gd & suitable to use in Singapore, thanks for introducing the items and also the nice makan place for unagi~ 👍👍
I feel the Japanese are like ninjas in singapore society. They blend so well that you wouldn't even notice there is a japanese sitting next to you inside the train or walking behind you on the streets. Their low profile nature makes them not so easily noticeable, except for Ghib San. Haha.
@@chinchowpowpook Yes, we do not and must not forget. However, please forgive, it is not because the Japanese deserve it, it is because you and all of us and many WW2 victims deserve peace.
my God 6:45 i can so relate. here's a trick, wear WIRED earphones even though you're not listening to music... should be the universal sign of please dont talk to me right?
I am a Sporean & majority of my friends, don't see that way, as long you are friendly & humble, we will show the same respect. We don't care if you are third world or 1st world.
I agree with everything she hated 🤣 Another nice video! (Super solid ads btw haha. Legitimately surprised you actually used the products on video haha. Thanks for your hard work)
I can empathise about the finger snapping customer, that is just plain rude! 😤😂 I work in retail and have past experience in FnB too.The finger snapping customer I encountered was a Western customer but there are many rude Singaporean customers too 😂 Sad to say rude Karens exist in almost every country where humans are found 😂
@@ivanmectin9106 Singapore Chinese also got Karens although in general Mainland Chinese are more ‘chu lu’ or rough 😂 Singapore Karens, if you nice to them they will turn angry and demand more things. Then after providing them with the best of service, they will turn around and find something to scold you about even if it benefits them. Of course every race also got karens.
@@victimofpsychiatry trust me if we have a chart which customer from these different countries have many rude customer . I think Singaporeans is on my top list. not just being demanding alone . but with zero common knowledge when its comes to menu. Karens do exist especially among the older group as well.
This is a very interesting video and I can relate to the taxi drivers situation as well, but oh wells, if it makes their work day better, sometimes I'll just listen to them. Lol! There is one thing which I don't seem to quite agree though, that is Ghib san seems to have this perception that Japanese people don't complain. Having worked in a Japanese company before and friends who have worked in the service industry and have served Japanese customers before, they do complain, in fact quite a lot. Many a time, they don't do it in your face and directly to your supervisor/manager, they will usually say "daijoubu" which means it's ok, but there's where daijoubu doesn't literally mean its ok, it can also mean I will write a complain to your company or superior later. Gotten that many times when I worked for a Japanese company, it's usually daijoubu first and the next thing you know, a complain email comes in and the entire universe has been "CC'ed" in the email. Lol!!!
I think it depends where the taxi drivers are from. Here in Kyoto, they don't talk to you but in Kyushu they are very friendly. My 9 year old son is fluent in Japanese and loved chatting to the taxi drivers on our holiday there.
A different perspective: The taxi drivers sometimes talk to keep themselves awake. They work long hours. You wouldn’t want them nodding off at the wheel.
She should be back home tbh. Not working = not contributing taxes, nor she is married to a Singaporean and producing babies here. Effectively, dead weight and consuming resources.
@@macrick Still buying stuff from your country, so contributing to local markets... Tourists/Expats contribute in more ways than those you see in reported news.. Being kind doesn't cost money.
Wow I super love the japanese goods shopping portion. I hope that you can shoot more videos to recommend all the top local Japanese food and goods . Really love it !!
Where do you go to pee into a bottle? I guess you still have to go to a toilet to do it, right? If that is the case, forget about the bottle, pee in the toilet.
There is a legit onsen place at kallang wave mall! It’s called yunomori onsen. It even has the icy water pool so you know what to do when you start sweating ~
When in Japan and it gets cold, going to the onsen is truly relaxing and feel good. But there is frankly no point in going to an onsen in Singapore where it is so warm and humid.
So true it takes time to become close friends with Japanese. But once you past that, the friendship last forever. To date I have a number of very close Japanese friends that I addressed them as 'Aniki'. 😊
@@vars1449 You obviously missed the point about friends and friendships. It's both ways and recirpocal. You would want to make friends with someone that is unfriendly to you, or do you? As for racist behaviour, show me a race/country where there are no racist people.
at 4:00 - I have to agree as a former ground crew more often Singaporeans pay peanuts for flights but expect Royalty treatment. Generally, I view it as an healthy debate and exchange of view of Singaporean from a different perspective just like how Japanese talk about themselves like how they are generally not quite the way foreigner sees them. I got to agree that most of the toilet including some malls are really beyond filthy and the smell of urine & sewage especially IOH Orchard whereby the cubicle are all enclosed and does not allow fresh air to flows in. The only thing I got to complain about Japan is the excessive amount of staircases LOL
You might be right about the self-entitlement. I have similar experiences with other races and nationalities as well. Japanese customer service staff are very well trained that does skew the way we look at them on the whole. The toilets in Japan are clean generally because it is in itself self-automated and heavily scented. Was at a popular upscale mall in Osaka and some women (yes even the pretty ones) left without washing their hands. If you do understand their language, you might hear some of them commenting on you as well, including tsk-ing at people with struggling with luggages at the train stations. They are just like everyone else basically, but considerably more civilised than other Asian countries due to them being more progressive in earlier times.
Actually there are also Japanese people who are easy to talk and easygoing and open minded. Try going to Kansai, especially going to Osaka, they have different characteristics, maybe you judge Japanese people from Tokyo. Thanks
Agreed ! Botanical Gardens toilets look like the zoo animals were there ... It's a world heritage but fourth class toilet .. not maintained as in Changi International Airport .. Hope NParks up their game !!!
The finger snapping to call for service was apparently somewhat of a culture in HongKong. I have 2 HongKong friends who are rich and did that in a restaurant before. I was sooooo embarrassed and keep asking them why….. but couldn’t get them to stop. They say it’s the same thing as tapping on the table (which means thanks in their culture) and that it’s not rude. 😅😅😅😅😅
Finger snapping to call someone is pretty rude and not to be compare to finger tapping gesture to thank someone who poured tea for you. Apples and oranges.
@@talast2000 IKR? Totally agree! But they don’t see it that way. Also on another note, some people find tapping on the table (thanks) as dismissive and rude too.
@@rosewaters2533 no, traditionally speaking, people from South China does the tapping on the table as a norm for thanking the tea being poured. They even have a story about it. To the best of my knowledge, no Chinese had ever considered that as negative. On the other hand, the finger snapping is perceived as a master addressing his slaves. Or someone superior addressing someone inferior. In your example, fits the exact bill.
I'm Singaporean and sometimes I do want a quiet taxi ride too! I would usually tell the driver: Hey, apologies for not talking too much but I would like to rest a while.
Maybe I am a minority but everytime a take the taxi from the airport I always get the overly talkative and nosy uncle to drive me to my flat. Not complaining because most of our discussion and his stories are fine and entertaining.
I agree about the taxi drivers. I only take taxi when my husband is with me. So if the driver turned out to be extra friendly, my husband can entertain him.
I just attended a Airbnb course conducted by the Msian Airbnb ambassador. He said many years ago there was a guest from Singapore whose origin is Johor (malaysia) who stayed in his unit. The guest asked the host if the tap water in Msia is drinkable without boiling, the host replied no but offered the guest bottles of mineral water free of charge as a courtesy. After the stay the guest wrote a bad review complaining the tap water is not drinkable. It would have been much better if the guest cancelled the stay knowing that he couldn't accept the water issue. Anyway, i personally also had a very bad experience with a Singaporean girl during my uni time. It was the orientation week for oversea students arriving in UK. I was kind enough to say hello to her, guess what she said to me? I remembered she had a strong Singaporean accent, she replied "i don't want to talk to you, i don't want to be influenced by your Malaysian English and Chinese accent." I was so surprised that Singaporean girl behaved that way. She wasn't pretty but was very cocky. Singaporean may think they speak perfect English but I know native speakers from western nations who refuse their kids to pick up Singaporean accent. The Singapore Mandarin is not as good as they think too. I am sure Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of Singapore, would be very sad to see the arrogant attitude of these Singaporean if he was still alive today.
I do agree that some Singaporeans are pretty arrogant, I thought it was only towards Malaysians cuz they look down on us but I guess some people are just the way they are. I don't particularly have bad encounters in Singapore but when I do, I usually assume that they're from mainland China especially in tourist areas (which I'm always right judging from their demeanor and accents)
@@misslen575 Mainland Chinese are no different from anyone in the world. China took merely 40 years to change from a widespread poverty to the current advanced nation. So they do need time for their people to grow and adapt to the world practice.
@@SW-fy8pq as a Malaysian Chinese, i feel like my country should be considered a third world country, but that doesn't mean people from third world countries have no manners. No matter where I went to visit, whether it's Australia, Singapore or Japan as a tourist, the most rude and inconsiderate people I have encountered are people from mainland china. They would be loud and rude during shows, cut lines, litter everywhere, absolutely disgusting behaviors that I do not even want to remember, I am always the one to stop them and put them in their place and every time I do, they have a very obvious accent that can only be heard from them. I cannot ask them not to travel but at least they need to know the proper travelling ethics before they are allowed to travel. 真的是丢脸丢到马来西亚去了
@@misslen575 I fully agree with you. The behaviour of mainland Chinese can be bad...actually very bad. But China is a huge country with crowded population. However, the people in Shanghai may behave much better than those of rural areas. So I do believe the situation will improve bit by bit over a long period of time. You are doing right by asking them to comply with our laws.
Thank you so much Ghib San, love this video, please do more recommendations on Japanese food. ❤️🍱🍝🍜🍙🍘🍤🍡🍢🧁🥧🍧🍰🍮🍬☕️🍵🧃 Quick questions, is there English instructions on all the products? I always have difficulties whenever I purchased Japanese stuffs as they are all in Japanese. Especially like the pan cake mixtures, how to do it right and moisturiser etc. Please advise. Thanks a bunch!
Agree with the toilet and friendly taxi driver. But one thing consistent that Singaporeans do, "I know a good place to eat. You will like it". Proceed to bring you to the place. Then ask if you like it, expecting a good answer. It's a food culture. We bring snacks to the office to share with the colleagues as well with absolute disregard for other people dietary requirements. 😄
I haven’t shopped at Shopee because there is no need to. But those stuff you introduced like the pancake mix and the moisturiser you got for your wife plus the chilli oil and mentaiki mayo changed my mind. And you mentioned the prices are quite affordable on Shopee for Japanese products so I might give it a browse now.
Japan customer service is second to none. I remember back in the days before SARS on my business trip to Japan, I was impressed by how clean public toilet was. There there was auto wash of your butt after you were done; tap turned on by sensors and no door the main entry and exits so that after washing hands, no need to touch anything. In those days, Singapore toilets all have doors at the main entrance and exit. I used to use American brand printer until I was put off that it didn't even have a service centre. I switched to Brother, a Japanese brand, because it had on site service warranty, and it's service centre was very near to a MRT Station.
I have to agree about the toilets!! I really hate using toilets in most malls, and even in the most atas of malls or in office buildings, the toilets tend to be still dirty (especially the sanitary bins in the individual toilets) 🥲
Now than I know Garlic Chili Oil (momoya) is combine with rice interesting! I always thought is dipping sauce! ありがとう Ghib さん I learn something from you ☺️
I actually did share 2 pieces of kaya toast to korean tourists a few years back with minimum of my korean language. since they wanted to try kaya toast in yakun toast but they order wrong so i offer them with two pieces of my kaya toast from my plate also lead them what to order next time. so that they will not order wrong. i am just a student myself and that is my breakfast. feel great when they thank me .
There's differences between multi-generational Singaporeans regardless of race or community who grew up in a different time and have different courtesy. (My mother's side) There's a whole cohort of new migrants to Singapore who come from very rich backgrounds that are quite different from multigenerational Singaporeans. Also, there are thousands of labourers and foreign workers who come to Singapore on contract. They are my favourite to engage with because they are warm and kind and have so much to teach about their home countries. It's definitely quite the melting pot these days.
For past 10 years holidaying and working I've never had any unpleasant experience with fellow Singaporean and Japanese people. I guess I was lucky. They are all the nice people I've met.
Hate is a very strong word really. I have travelled to more than 50 countries including Japan. In each I found beauty and the ugly, the good and the bad. May not like how I was treated in many because I can’t speak their language and I didn’t know their customs and cultures. I didn’t even know if I have touched a sensitive nerve. I remember my dining in Japan, my husband, daughter and I spoke normally but had been considered loud to people who sat facing the wall, the owner had to compensate them with free food. In another restaurant as soon as we opened the door, the manager looked at us with such distaste, felt like an alien from another planet - not human. I was appalled but I am only a visitor, a passing cloud hence I would not use the word hate.
This, one of the most partial comments out there! Thank you for sharing! I totally agree with your sentiments. It is funny how they found you loud when the Japanese are considerably loud in groups too; I can hear them tables away. Discrimination is everywhere. Same goes for beauty;)
Singapore is said to be a first world country with third world citizens, for good reason. The older generation have not yet been able adapt to the technological advancements well and the cultural changes that must come with it. Some are still stuck with the mindset of late 20th century. The very young generation on the other hand are pampered with the comfort that Singapore provides, and without proper parental and governmental guidance tend to grow up inconsiderate and arrogant. Its a common sight to see kids playing noisily under void decks, leaving their packs of Mcdonald takeaways lying around for cleaners to pick up, even though there are signs all over the place telling people not to. Old uncles and aunties still leave their foods plates around after eating and just walk away, even as fines were implemented this year to discourage people from doing so.
Yeah well, a Japanese stewardess on SIA once slammed a cup of milk on my tray on a flight to Narita enroute to the US, that's after I reminded her colleagues politely and respectfully (for the SIXTH time!) that I needed a nightcap I'd seen them serve someone else. Also, the old white guy in front of me got his whiskey on the rocks right on the first order. So much for Japanese manners, maybe she thought I was Korean, Japanese women can be super mendokusai to non-Japanese Asians far more than the men, seen it all the time, Japanese behavior can be VERY VERY overbearing and arrogant towards other Asians especially in Japan. I find her complaint invalid, Sings are not notorious for bad behavior on flights, other groups are way louder and more ghetto.
Are you sure she's a Japanese? I would immediately ask for her FULL name and the head steward/stewardess irregardless of her enithcity. Then keep following up with phone calls and emails till I get a satisfactory answer and compensation
@@macrick Well, she spoke Japanese to another Japanese stewardess. I was younger and tired then, so I was just like WTF. If its now, yeah, I'd raise a stinker and talk to the purser, but then, I stay clear of all carriers that have given me nasty encounters anyway, so I don't encounter such nonsense anymore
Harun-san said it best when she told of her surprise at how friendly people in SG were. Simply said, if you treat natives with respect, the same will be shown to you. If you lot think you can just waltz in and act like you're better than it's citizens, you're dead wrong. We generally don't care about your status, your position, your money. We just wanna get along.
Since we are sharing, there were several instances where taxis in Tokyo purposely took a longer route to earn a higher fare. No use writing complaint email as the Taxi companies are unable to reply in English
Not really entirely related to the video but i find myself as a Singaporean disliking Singaporeans as i grow older here. Worked part time at a yakiniku restaurant after national exams and imo i think i experienced the worst of Singaporeans, i hated Singaporean customers for a long time. They're just so demanding and rude, offend them and get 1 star rating. In schools people are toxic, classrooms are just dirty af people just snack in class and throw under the desk. Even if people set a classroom duty roster, nobody follows Feels restrictive in Singapore, a lot of things are very regulated but i guess everything is safe Kinda thinking if i should try uni in japan but being realistic before making my choice. I mean the grass is greener on the other side. Got earthquakes and stressful workloads there. Edit:Haiz im acting so Singaporean by complaining about Singapore... Edit 2: I just listed some examples that came to my head, i made it sound as if im picky on classroom cleanliness but imo we arent exactly that clean. Mainly cleaners who are the ones keeping the cleanliness. If i were to list what i dont like gonna be a long comment Edit 3: Thank you all for the replies, it was helpful for me to get a better perspective of outside Singapore and Japan.
I think it's quite similar in Japan too. We often criticize the Japanese way of doing things. Stressful workloads can be evaded by working at international companies but earthquakes.. can never get away with it
@@kageyamareijikun yea ofc ofc i dont expect to be ever truely accepted there. At least i can blend in if i dont talk. I really dont know/havent seen outside of Singapore much. Japan is one country im too obsessed with...kinda wanna see what is it actually like inside. Who knows if i dont like it i mean it's gud right i appreciate what i have in SG more.
@@kageyamareijikun oh wow so you're actually in Japan now. Hey i heard theres a cafe run by a Singaporean couple that serves Singapore food in tokyo. Go there and have a taste of home man. But yea i guess that's another con of living in Japan or another country is that you will get homesick. Edit: The restaurant is called Little Merlion in tokyo
Have faith! Not all Singaporeans are like that! Im sure there a people who are patient, less demanding and students who keep the classrooms clean religiously!
As a Singaporean, 1 thing i hate is HDB prices but obviously that's because of our land space being the biggest factor. Other than that, i can honestly say i take things like cheap education, healthcare, safety and accessibility for granted. Went to polyclinic and it was only 8 bucks for consultation + it was quick unlike what u would've expected for polyclinics
By the way, why most of the taxi uncle (while driving) hit throttle for 1/2 sec, then lift it, let it slowdown or even break, then repeat. I dont see any other private hired vehicles do that, Is that freaking way to save diesel?? Always feel like on a speed boat when get on a cab, hell
I can relate to the toilet part despite being Singaporean. The toilet bowl is sooo big but "stuffs" can leak outside the bowl and it's female toilets no less 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Thank you for the fun video, Ghib-san! I have to agree with the comment on our country's toilets, ugh. The worst I saw was in the Clarke Quay MRT station toilet some years ago. The seat looked as though an elephant had taken a big dump on the entire seat 🤮 I like the washrooms at Ion, MBS, Changi Airport. The cleanliness at these places is consistent.
Singaporeans are the no. 1 complainer. Complain about every single thing because we’re too pampered and sheltered. Wait till they go abroad to live/study, then they’ll truly appreciate SG. The first whiff of sg air when I step out of the plane is so comforting, anyone feels the same? 😂
As for why bus driver didn't stop when she pressed the bell, well, it may be that it is not the designated stop for the bus that she was travelling on. Not every bus-stop is for all buses.
I work as customer service. We are always cautious of Japanese guests cause they never complain at the moment so we always thought everything is good and dandy then 3 days later we get into trouble cause they will complain after. It's so normal with Japanese ppl that I dislike serving them...
Singapore got 2 class, the rich which are obnoxious arrogant and rude, and the average or poor that are friendly and approachable. We are streamlined by gov due to elitism that is highly focused in singapore. Even in some primary school the students are category based on SES now.
You guys are Japanese. Known for top notch cleanliness and mannerisms. It’s normal to feel that others have lesser sanitary awareness and rude. When you are at the top, everyone else seems below you naturally. The Japanese are everyone’s role model for work ethics and interactions 🥰
@@blessedcheflim8579 "History teaches us reality." Did it happen? Yes. Does it define us now? No. "My dad’s a criminal, so am I, because I am a descendant of a criminal." See what you mean?
Perhaps it is because I didn't blend in well (and clearly looked like a lost tourist at times), but I didn't notice any snobby behavior during my time in Singapore. My mom and I actually had multiple random strangers who went out of their way to help us navigate when we got lost or confused. Some even walked with us (without us even asking) to help us find our way. I'm sure it's different when you live there for some time though. We were only there for 2 weeks. 😅
The taxi drivers really were super talkative for sure, but I found it to be refreshing when compared to some of the taxi drivers we have in large US cities. Some are completely void of personalities 😶
Thank you both for creating this video. It was interesting to gain a new perspective on Singapore!
singapore taxi drivers are TERRIBLE
I used to be one of those grumpy teenagers that would complain everything about SG, like its boring, people are rude etc. But as I traveled around, I really started to appreciate SG more. The 'romantic' parts of the world that we envisioned in our minds are very different once you get there. Now I count myself extremely lucky to be in SG
the only thing that truly fucking sucks in SG is the heat. Just about everything else is world class. Fuck the heat.
Second that. Worked and study in London. Travelled around Europe and Asia. For living standard and quality of life. Nothing beats singapore.
You may complain singapore is small. You don’t have places to go. It’s the same as any city in the world. People drive or take trains to outskirts. We can too. Once we cross the boarder it’s cheap. We could also fly to bali, Thailand etc if we want and it’s not expensive.
@@lawryteos2230 how are the Netherlands? I'm considering moving there in the future since my industry is growing there
@@ironboy3245 miss the windy times back in 2019 or 2018
@@ironboy3245 😂
I can relate to the taxi drivers. It was 2 am, there was heck of a lot of alcohol in me and this taxi driver was absolutely determined to tell me why he doesn't like the government while I was trying to catch a little shut-eye.
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That's just how taxis are in SEA. You can't avoid politics in taxis.
Lol Singaporans national sports “ complaining”
So far for me, mostly they’re quiet in my entire journey.
Maybe the drivers talk to stay awake. The quiet ones may be nodding off at the wheel.
I think it's always healthy to get different perspectives on Singapore and Singaporeans. I personally feel that the more perspectives we have about a certain thing, the more we can understand a situation. Thank you for giving us a new perspective.
We must be open to feedback.. not all remarks can be correct but taking the parts where we can improve like toilets means we learn. And we also learn habits of other countries which we can use.. My Belgian boss Mr Borders, used to have this simple poster in his office : adopt, adapt, improve. I like the concept and stay true to it after 30 years. learning never stops !
@@schadenfreude6274well said
@@schadenfreude6274 i think i had this kind of egoist and proud encounter. The person is from Singapore and ask me what I do. I said I am a cancer researcher, scientist. She has this look of downright condensending disbelief and repeat the word whoa scientist, with sneer on her eye. I'm from the neighbouring country... that little nuanced attitude that she just did, filled with ego... it kinda hurt my feeling a bit, not gonna lie and she is downright arrogant. 😢 snap judging someone based on where they come from and when they do otherwise, it feels out of norm.
Her being Japanese, I love that she is open and willing to discuss negative aspects but still polite about it. Being married to a Japanese woman in the US, she too feels overwhelmed at me and other Americans complaining or speaking freely with negative comments. It's also nice for her to agree to be a guest without blocking her face.
I would say that taxi drivers or private hire drivers in general are very friendly in Singapore. They provide useful advices at times and also share on their life experience. But understand where she's coming from haha.
Too friendly. Many times I wished that they won’t talk too because I’m just too lazy to entertain.
Taxi or private hire drivers do not have colleagues to talk to when working. In engaging conversations, it is also to keep them awake so that they would not fall asleep behind the wheels. Yes, they also want to know more about foreign countries if they have not been before through the passengers' perspective. So, they are busybodies with a good intention.
Talk too much and don’t know when to stop … maybe they are in captivity in the taxi for too long and need to release .
can confirm, taxi uncles are the best. I've gotten life advice from some of them even, during rough periods of my life
Most are pretty gregarious, minus the few that like to take me on the “scenic” route (I’m an expat).
You are probably one of the only channels that I genuinely enjoy from Singapore. Please continue your work. I am very heartened by your videos.
Singaporean here. I can’t agree more with the toilet issue, the users aren’t very considerate at all. Very unfortunate and sad.
Yes.
Wet floor, cigarette butts in the urinals, urine on toilet seat, food bits in the sink, "fresh" dump in the bowl just to name a few
Yes the toilet, also let’s not forget Japan massacre Singapore during sook Ching operation
@@chinchowpowpook Yes, we do not and must not forget. However, please forgive, it is not because the Japanese deserve it, it is because you and all of us and many WW2 victims deserve peace.
@@freddytameo SMOKING IN THE TOILET!! >:(
Generally if you are kind and friendly you will most likely receive the same kind of treatment anywhere you go. So for me, a smile, a greeting will always be a handy habit. I always smile (eye smile), nod or greet my neighbors when I see meet them in the lift or outside, exchange food/gifts during festive seasons. I'm sure if we do that people will start to do the same.
I visited Chikuyotei once, the unagi is really delicious! May have to go back again soon after watching this video.
If a foreigner friend visits Singapore, I think it is quite normal to treat the friend at least for the first meal. When I visit friends in Malaysia or other asian countries, they will usually do the same.
Bus not stopping after you have pressed the bell is very unusual... I take bus very frequently and have never encountered this. Maybe a good practice is to press the bell earlier.
As a Singaporean let me chip in here. Her views and experiences are to be expected and respected. I have friends from around the region and I have also asked them for their no holds bar view on Singaporeans in general. Most gave the followings: 1) We are arrogant. 2) We are rude. 3) We expect a lot. 4) We think we know a lot. 5) We talk too much. I have to agree with them on the above opinions as I have seen it happen while overseas, not all 5 but enough to make me feel terrible. Why are we like that overseas? Are we like this also in Singapore? Could it be social etiquette not been practice at home and in schools? I don't claim to know all the answers but I do know since 1965 till today, we are not even a century old, I do not expect socially and culturally, we have evolve with enough generations to be articulate and refined in a mix society.
No Aloha...Aloha!
I agree with the 5 points. In terms of rudeness, many Singaporeans don't know say "Thank you" when you do something for them. Sigh...
Actually when you leave the tourist centre of Tokyo and go to restaurants frequented by locals (Shimbashi), even Sapporo then you will know what is real rudeness. Restaurant blatantly called us tourists gaijin and treated us differently from other diners. Food was delayed.
@@btan8410 Sorry to hear of your experience. We all will, at some point in time of our lives, experience things that we did not expect will happen.
i also had bad experience with Singaporean too. She was very cocky but not pretty lady. This incident happened in UK many years ago.
it was so funny, Ghib san, i like your persistence in asking about the finger snapping guy's story. I thought you would forget after the delicious food arrived!
I'm a Singaporean and I think taxi drivers talk too much sometimes too when I just wanna ride in peace 😂
This video tells me I must go to Chikuyotei for the unagi don. Specifically the one ordered by Haruna chan. Love unagi!
Hello Ghibojisan, this video is so good! I feel I can understand more when my japanese friends visit Singapore and how they feel too. Thanks for the openess like what we sporean like to say no need to pai sei la just be frank. The part when you start showing your loot purchase from shopee directly from Japan is an eye opener and I could see the sparks and joy in your eyes while going thru them, enticing me to try it out. Do more of this unboxing please!! Coz I dunno what are really gd products that I should try.. suited for Singapore climate. there's so many products in the Japan market ahah too much to know which are really gd & suitable to use in Singapore, thanks for introducing the items and also the nice makan place for unagi~ 👍👍
I feel the Japanese are like ninjas in singapore society. They blend so well that you wouldn't even notice there is a japanese sitting next to you inside the train or walking behind you on the streets. Their low profile nature makes them not so easily noticeable, except for Ghib San. Haha.
Eh can still tell from their dressing? Maybe more obvious for the ladies.
Just head to Bugis on a weekday lunch hour. You'll be surprised. 😂
Let’s not forget the massacre happened in ww2 here , singapore, sook Ching operation
@@chinchowpowpook Yes, we do not and must not forget. However, please forgive, it is not because the Japanese deserve it, it is because you and all of us and many WW2 victims deserve peace.
@@boujeefoodie2635 Dressing wise not much different from locals as they also adapt to our dress sense.
my God 6:45 i can so relate. here's a trick, wear WIRED earphones even though you're not listening to music... should be the universal sign of please dont talk to me right?
Because you are a Japanese, Singaporean has a high respect toward Japanese. But if you are from a develop country you will get a different treatment.
That happens everywhere, not just in Singapore. Somehow, people' opinion of you is very much molded by their impression of your country.
I am a Sporean & majority of my friends, don't see that way, as long you are friendly & humble, we will show the same respect.
We don't care if you are third world or 1st world.
@@loojohn4935 glad to hear that, wish everyone are like you.
I always accord respect to people who know respect and know how to respect, regardless of their origin.
@@loojohn4935 agree totally
I agree with everything she hated 🤣
Another nice video!
(Super solid ads btw haha. Legitimately surprised you actually used the products on video haha. Thanks for your hard work)
Thank you for the great video as always and the exchange of insights!
I can empathise about the finger snapping customer, that is just plain rude! 😤😂 I work in retail and have past experience in FnB too.The finger snapping customer I encountered was a Western customer but there are many rude Singaporean customers too 😂 Sad to say rude Karens exist in almost every country where humans are found 😂
@@ivanmectin9106 Singapore Chinese also got Karens although in general Mainland Chinese are more ‘chu lu’ or rough 😂 Singapore Karens, if you nice to them they will turn angry and demand more things. Then after providing them with the best of service, they will turn around and find something to scold you about even if it benefits them. Of course every race also got karens.
@@victimofpsychiatry trust me if we have a chart which customer from these different countries have many rude customer . I think Singaporeans is on my top list. not just being demanding alone . but with zero common knowledge when its comes to menu. Karens do exist especially among the older group as well.
This is a very interesting video and I can relate to the taxi drivers situation as well, but oh wells, if it makes their work day better, sometimes I'll just listen to them. Lol! There is one thing which I don't seem to quite agree though, that is Ghib san seems to have this perception that Japanese people don't complain. Having worked in a Japanese company before and friends who have worked in the service industry and have served Japanese customers before, they do complain, in fact quite a lot. Many a time, they don't do it in your face and directly to your supervisor/manager, they will usually say "daijoubu" which means it's ok, but there's where daijoubu doesn't literally mean its ok, it can also mean I will write a complain to your company or superior later. Gotten that many times when I worked for a Japanese company, it's usually daijoubu first and the next thing you know, a complain email comes in and the entire universe has been "CC'ed" in the email. Lol!!!
They are very not in-your-face kind of people, the indirectness is in their culture.
I think it depends where the taxi drivers are from. Here in Kyoto, they don't talk to you but in Kyushu they are very friendly. My 9 year old son is fluent in Japanese and loved chatting to the taxi drivers on our holiday there.
A different perspective: The taxi drivers sometimes talk to keep themselves awake. They work long hours. You wouldn’t want them nodding off at the wheel.
She should be back home tbh. Not working = not contributing taxes, nor she is married to a Singaporean and producing babies here. Effectively, dead weight and consuming resources.
@Alex bro, that's not nice...
@@macrick Still buying stuff from your country, so contributing to local markets... Tourists/Expats contribute in more ways than those you see in reported news.. Being kind doesn't cost money.
@@macrick She cannot work here without a pass or CECA type of agreement.. the law is clear on that.
@@macrickMaybe you should go outside more.
Wow I super love the japanese goods shopping portion. I hope that you can shoot more videos to recommend all the top local Japanese food and goods . Really love it !!
Have to agree, Singapore toilets in coffee shops and some public spots are really awful. That's why I carry a bottle around.
Bottle to pee in?
Yeah some are really like a shithole but I don’t go to that extreme
Where do you go to pee into a bottle? I guess you still have to go to a toilet to do it, right? If that is the case, forget about the bottle, pee in the toilet.
foc toilet always dirty , use the paid one slightly better
Some would rather shit next to an mrt station
I'm glad Haruna-san has made some Porean friends 😂
Haha I can never forget that one.
What's the name of the Japanese restaurant you're having your meal at?
same qn.. pls tell us Ghib san!
The ultimate plot twist would be the “finger snapping guy” became my husband 🥴
That 1 friend: “ no, I don’t drink at all”
Proceeds to outdrink the entire group
There is a legit onsen place at kallang wave mall! It’s called yunomori onsen. It even has the icy water pool so you know what to do when you start sweating ~
When in Japan and it gets cold, going to the onsen is truly relaxing and feel good. But there is frankly no point in going to an onsen in Singapore where it is so warm and humid.
So tempted to get the pancake mix!! Gonna check it out on Shopee 😆
Haruna-san is very polite and cute! She is lovely when she laughs!
Hello Ojisan, I wanna ask u which one is best between Chikuyotei or Man Man Unagi?
Hope SGreans can keep our city clean and not rely too much on cleaners. :)
So true it takes time to become close friends with Japanese. But once you past that, the friendship last forever. To date I have a number of very close Japanese friends that I addressed them as 'Aniki'. 😊
You are generalize every Japanese, not all want to be your friends some are pretty racist.
@@vars1449 You obviously missed the point about friends and friendships. It's both ways and recirpocal. You would want to make friends with someone that is unfriendly to you, or do you? As for racist behaviour, show me a race/country where there are no racist people.
at 4:00 - I have to agree as a former ground crew more often Singaporeans pay peanuts for flights but expect Royalty treatment.
Generally, I view it as an healthy debate and exchange of view of Singaporean from a different perspective just like how Japanese talk about themselves like how they are generally not quite the way foreigner sees them. I got to agree that most of the toilet including some malls are really beyond filthy and the smell of urine & sewage especially IOH Orchard whereby the cubicle are all enclosed and does not allow fresh air to flows in.
The only thing I got to complain about Japan is the excessive amount of staircases LOL
You might be right about the self-entitlement. I have similar experiences with other races and nationalities as well. Japanese customer service staff are very well trained that does skew the way we look at them on the whole. The toilets in Japan are clean generally because it is in itself self-automated and heavily scented. Was at a popular upscale mall in Osaka and some women (yes even the pretty ones) left without washing their hands. If you do understand their language, you might hear some of them commenting on you as well, including tsk-ing at people with struggling with luggages at the train stations. They are just like everyone else basically, but considerably more civilised than other Asian countries due to them being more progressive in earlier times.
Totally agree with taxi comment. I can truly relate with that.
Can get Jagabee in Singapore - it was the only potato chips that actually tasted of potatoes. A little expensive, but so worth it.
The food looks delicious.. Where is this restaurant? How's the pricing? Pardon me if I missed out.
Thanks for the recommendation of where to get things directly from Japan. I’ll try it.
Enjoyed the vid. Love from Sporean ☺️
solid advert placement ghib 🤣
Actually there are also Japanese people who are easy to talk and easygoing and open minded. Try going to Kansai, especially going to Osaka, they have different characteristics, maybe you judge Japanese people from Tokyo. Thanks
Thank you for not sugar coating.You are right esp about the toilets n I hope the authorities will pick it up.
Agreed ! Botanical Gardens toilets look like the zoo animals were there ... It's a world heritage but fourth class toilet .. not maintained as in Changi International Airport .. Hope NParks up their game !!!
May I know how to get to the "Japan" page in Shopee? Would appreciate a reply, arigato gozaimasu 😄
The finger snapping to call for service was apparently somewhat of a culture in HongKong. I have 2 HongKong friends who are rich and did that in a restaurant before. I was sooooo embarrassed and keep asking them why….. but couldn’t get them to stop. They say it’s the same thing as tapping on the table (which means thanks in their culture) and that it’s not rude. 😅😅😅😅😅
Finger snapping to call someone is pretty rude and not to be compare to finger tapping gesture to thank someone who poured tea for you. Apples and oranges.
@@talast2000 IKR? Totally agree! But they don’t see it that way.
Also on another note, some people find tapping on the table (thanks) as dismissive and rude too.
@@rosewaters2533 no, traditionally speaking, people from South China does the tapping on the table as a norm for thanking the tea being poured. They even have a story about it. To the best of my knowledge, no Chinese had ever considered that as negative. On the other hand, the finger snapping is perceived as a master addressing his slaves. Or someone superior addressing someone inferior. In your example, fits the exact bill.
The finger snapping to call someone is just rude... sounds like an entitled guy on business class
Culture deficit with $$ , lol
Must be someone old old. I have not seen this for the longest time.
I'm Singaporean and sometimes I do want a quiet taxi ride too! I would usually tell the driver: Hey, apologies for not talking too much but I would like to rest a while.
Or they play very loud horrible music too. Super irrirating
Maybe I am a minority but everytime a take the taxi from the airport I always get the overly talkative and nosy uncle to drive me to my flat. Not complaining because most of our discussion and his stories are fine and entertaining.
Awesome! Love it!
I agree about the taxi drivers. I only take taxi when my husband is with me. So if the driver turned out to be extra friendly, my husband can entertain him.
I just attended a Airbnb course conducted by the Msian Airbnb ambassador. He said many years ago there was a guest from Singapore whose origin is Johor (malaysia) who stayed in his unit. The guest asked the host if the tap water in Msia is drinkable without boiling, the host replied no but offered the guest bottles of mineral water free of charge as a courtesy. After the stay the guest wrote a bad review complaining the tap water is not drinkable. It would have been much better if the guest cancelled the stay knowing that he couldn't accept the water issue. Anyway, i personally also had a very bad experience with a Singaporean girl during my uni time. It was the orientation week for oversea students arriving in UK. I was kind enough to say hello to her, guess what she said to me? I remembered she had a strong Singaporean accent, she replied "i don't want to talk to you, i don't want to be influenced by your Malaysian English and Chinese accent." I was so surprised that Singaporean girl behaved that way. She wasn't pretty but was very cocky. Singaporean may think they speak perfect English but I know native speakers from western nations who refuse their kids to pick up Singaporean accent. The Singapore Mandarin is not as good as they think too. I am sure Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of Singapore, would be very sad to see the arrogant attitude of these Singaporean if he was still alive today.
I do agree that some Singaporeans are pretty arrogant, I thought it was only towards Malaysians cuz they look down on us but I guess some people are just the way they are. I don't particularly have bad encounters in Singapore but when I do, I usually assume that they're from mainland China especially in tourist areas (which I'm always right judging from their demeanor and accents)
@@misslen575 Mainland Chinese are no different from anyone in the world. China took merely 40 years to change from a widespread poverty to the current advanced nation. So they do need time for their people to grow and adapt to the world practice.
@@SW-fy8pq as a Malaysian Chinese, i feel like my country should be considered a third world country, but that doesn't mean people from third world countries have no manners. No matter where I went to visit, whether it's Australia, Singapore or Japan as a tourist, the most rude and inconsiderate people I have encountered are people from mainland china. They would be loud and rude during shows, cut lines, litter everywhere, absolutely disgusting behaviors that I do not even want to remember, I am always the one to stop them and put them in their place and every time I do, they have a very obvious accent that can only be heard from them. I cannot ask them not to travel but at least they need to know the proper travelling ethics before they are allowed to travel. 真的是丢脸丢到马来西亚去了
@@misslen575 I fully agree with you. The behaviour of mainland Chinese can be bad...actually very bad. But China is a huge country with crowded population. However, the people in Shanghai may behave much better than those of rural areas. So I do believe the situation will improve bit by bit over a long period of time. You are doing right by asking them to comply with our laws.
@@misslen575 I would call myself a Chinese Malaysian, not Malaysian Chinese. :D
Thank you so much Ghib San, love this video, please do more recommendations on Japanese food. ❤️🍱🍝🍜🍙🍘🍤🍡🍢🧁🥧🍧🍰🍮🍬☕️🍵🧃 Quick questions, is there English instructions on all the products? I always have difficulties whenever I purchased Japanese stuffs as they are all in Japanese. Especially like the pan cake mixtures, how to do it right and moisturiser etc. Please advise. Thanks a bunch!
Hi, may I know where's the Japanese restaurant ? Address? Thank you.
the mentai mayo can be bought in don don donki though
Agree with the toilet and friendly taxi driver. But one thing consistent that Singaporeans do, "I know a good place to eat. You will like it". Proceed to bring you to the place. Then ask if you like it, expecting a good answer. It's a food culture. We bring snacks to the office to share with the colleagues as well with absolute disregard for other people dietary requirements. 😄
I like to learn Japanese. Looking for a tutor. Any recommendations?
can you get the items from don don donki? and if can vs the price on shopee?
I haven’t shopped at Shopee because there is no need to. But those stuff you introduced like the pancake mix and the moisturiser you got for your wife plus the chilli oil and mentaiki mayo changed my mind. And you mentioned the prices are quite affordable on Shopee for Japanese products so I might give it a browse now.
The Chilli oil is available at Don Don Denki 😊
Which Japanese restaurant did u done in?
Japan customer service is second to none. I remember back in the days before SARS on my business trip to Japan, I was impressed by how clean public toilet was. There there was auto wash of your butt after you were done; tap turned on by sensors and no door the main entry and exits so that after washing hands, no need to touch anything. In those days, Singapore toilets all have doors at the main entrance and exit. I used to use American brand printer until I was put off that it didn't even have a service centre. I switched to Brother, a Japanese brand, because it had on site service warranty, and it's service centre was very near to a MRT Station.
I have to agree about the toilets!! I really hate using toilets in most malls, and even in the most atas of malls or in office buildings, the toilets tend to be still dirty (especially the sanitary bins in the individual toilets) 🥲
Now than I know Garlic Chili Oil (momoya) is combine with rice interesting! I always thought is dipping sauce! ありがとう Ghib さん I learn something from you ☺️
I actually did share 2 pieces of kaya toast to korean tourists a few years back with minimum of my korean language. since they wanted to try kaya toast in yakun toast but they order wrong so i offer them with two pieces of my kaya toast from my plate also lead them what to order next time. so that they will not order wrong. i am just a student myself and that is my breakfast. feel great when they thank me .
There's differences between multi-generational Singaporeans regardless of race or community who grew up in a different time and have different courtesy. (My mother's side) There's a whole cohort of new migrants to Singapore who come from very rich backgrounds that are quite different from multigenerational Singaporeans. Also, there are thousands of labourers and foreign workers who come to Singapore on contract. They are my favourite to engage with because they are warm and kind and have so much to teach about their home countries. It's definitely quite the melting pot these days.
3:33 every anime girl when the food is good
Can you please let me know the name of this venue where, according to him, they serve the best Unagi? Thanks a lot!
Chikuyotei
@@bluecherrysakura thanks a lot
I enjoy the frank conversation
For past 10 years holidaying and working I've never had any unpleasant experience with fellow Singaporean and Japanese people. I guess I was lucky. They are all the nice people I've met.
Have you tried Shima (at Goodwood Park Hotel), supposedly the oldest Japanese restaurant in Singapore? Their garlic fried rice is great :)
Where is the restaurant you guys ate at? The food looks so good! I would love to try it as well :3
chikuyotei 0:58
It's my favorite Unagi place in Singapore! This is Chikuyotei at Intercontinental Hotel
@@GhibOjisan ahh I see, thank you for replying :)
@@iagree4686 tks for replying man, sorry I didn’t see your reply earlier :)
Hate is a very strong word really. I have travelled to more than 50 countries including Japan. In each I found beauty and the ugly, the good and the bad. May not like how I was treated in many because I can’t speak their language and I didn’t know their customs and cultures. I didn’t even know if I have touched a sensitive nerve. I remember my dining in Japan, my husband, daughter and I spoke normally but had been considered loud to people who sat facing the wall, the owner had to compensate them with free food. In another restaurant as soon as we opened the door, the manager looked at us with such distaste, felt like an alien from another planet - not human. I was appalled but I am only a visitor, a passing cloud hence I would not use the word hate.
This, one of the most partial comments out there! Thank you for sharing! I totally agree with your sentiments. It is funny how they found you loud when the Japanese are considerably loud in groups too; I can hear them tables away. Discrimination is everywhere. Same goes for beauty;)
Singapore is said to be a first world country with third world citizens, for good reason.
The older generation have not yet been able adapt to the technological advancements well and the cultural changes that must come with it. Some are still stuck with the mindset of late 20th century.
The very young generation on the other hand are pampered with the comfort that Singapore provides, and without proper parental and governmental guidance tend to grow up inconsiderate and arrogant.
Its a common sight to see kids playing noisily under void decks, leaving their packs of Mcdonald takeaways lying around for cleaners to pick up, even though there are signs all over the place telling people not to. Old uncles and aunties still leave their foods plates around after eating and just walk away, even as fines were implemented this year to discourage people from doing so.
the extended 'neeeeeeehhhhhh'. i thought i was watching CNA Japan Hour. haha ;) - great video Ghib! :)
Yeah well, a Japanese stewardess on SIA once slammed a cup of milk on my tray on a flight to Narita enroute to the US, that's after I reminded her colleagues politely and respectfully (for the SIXTH time!) that I needed a nightcap I'd seen them serve someone else. Also, the old white guy in front of me got his whiskey on the rocks right on the first order. So much for Japanese manners, maybe she thought I was Korean, Japanese women can be super mendokusai to non-Japanese Asians far more than the men, seen it all the time, Japanese behavior can be VERY VERY overbearing and arrogant towards other Asians especially in Japan. I find her complaint invalid, Sings are not notorious for bad behavior on flights, other groups are way louder and more ghetto.
Are you sure she's a Japanese? I would immediately ask for her FULL name and the head steward/stewardess irregardless of her enithcity.
Then keep following up with phone calls and emails till I get a satisfactory answer and compensation
@@macrick Well, she spoke Japanese to another Japanese stewardess. I was younger and tired then, so I was just like WTF. If its now, yeah, I'd raise a stinker and talk to the purser, but then, I stay clear of all carriers that have given me nasty encounters anyway, so I don't encounter such nonsense anymore
you realise you can’t generalise asians right. japanese people are not a monolith of a group
@@claudia-ob2wv Haha They're as close to being monolith as they come compared to everyone else! Like I said, complaint is invalid
@@claudia-ob2wv errrr but this video is also about someone's opinion of a nationality as a whole...
Harun-san said it best when she told of her surprise at how friendly people in SG were. Simply said, if you treat natives with respect, the same will be shown to you. If you lot think you can just waltz in and act like you're better than it's citizens, you're dead wrong. We generally don't care about your status, your position, your money. We just wanna get along.
There's actually an onsen near Joo Koon called Joya Onsen Cafe! Looks similar to the onsen you can find in japan :)
Since we are sharing, there were several instances where taxis in Tokyo purposely took a longer route to earn a higher fare. No use writing complaint email as the Taxi companies are unable to reply in English
Very delicious Eel Don and interesting perspective of her sharing 😎
Ooo and cool products from Japan too 🤩
Hi Douglas haha
@@keniwng ooo hello Kenichi 👋 🤣
Hey! I think you can get the momoya sauce from donki. I super love it!
For onsens - I think you should try: Joya Onsen Cafe! :)
Where is this place the food look amazing?
Not really entirely related to the video but i find myself as a Singaporean disliking Singaporeans as i grow older here. Worked part time at a yakiniku restaurant after national exams and imo i think i experienced the worst of Singaporeans, i hated Singaporean customers for a long time. They're just so demanding and rude, offend them and get 1 star rating.
In schools people are toxic, classrooms are just dirty af people just snack in class and throw under the desk. Even if people set a classroom duty roster, nobody follows
Feels restrictive in Singapore, a lot of things are very regulated but i guess everything is safe
Kinda thinking if i should try uni in japan but being realistic before making my choice. I mean the grass is greener on the other side. Got earthquakes and stressful workloads there.
Edit:Haiz im acting so Singaporean by complaining about Singapore...
Edit 2: I just listed some examples that came to my head, i made it sound as if im picky on classroom cleanliness but imo we arent exactly that clean. Mainly cleaners who are the ones keeping the cleanliness. If i were to list what i dont like gonna be a long comment
Edit 3: Thank you all for the replies, it was helpful for me to get a better perspective of outside Singapore and Japan.
I think it's quite similar in Japan too. We often criticize the Japanese way of doing things. Stressful workloads can be evaded by working at international companies but earthquakes.. can never get away with it
@@kageyamareijikun yea ofc ofc i dont expect to be ever truely accepted there. At least i can blend in if i dont talk. I really dont know/havent seen outside of Singapore much. Japan is one country im too obsessed with...kinda wanna see what is it actually like inside. Who knows if i dont like it i mean it's gud right i appreciate what i have in SG more.
@@kageyamareijikun oh wow so you're actually in Japan now. Hey i heard theres a cafe run by a Singaporean couple that serves Singapore food in tokyo. Go there and have a taste of home man. But yea i guess that's another con of living in Japan or another country is that you will get homesick.
Edit: The restaurant is called Little Merlion in tokyo
Have faith! Not all Singaporeans are like that! Im sure there a people who are patient, less demanding and students who keep the classrooms clean religiously!
@@FooCyrus yea but it's really a 9:1 ratio for me. Rare to find decent Singaporeans/people
thanks ghib for the discount code..i brought the royal jelly cream for my wife also.hope she like it😁
As a Singaporean, 1 thing i hate is HDB prices but obviously that's because of our land space being the biggest factor. Other than that, i can honestly say i take things like cheap education, healthcare, safety and accessibility for granted. Went to polyclinic and it was only 8 bucks for consultation + it was quick unlike what u would've expected for polyclinics
Can I have unagi direct from japan?
Going to buy the pancake thingy and coffee!! Thanks!!
By the way, why most of the taxi uncle (while driving) hit throttle for 1/2 sec, then lift it, let it slowdown or even break, then repeat.
I dont see any other private hired vehicles do that,
Is that freaking way to save diesel??
Always feel like on a speed boat when get on a cab, hell
I can relate to the toilet part despite being Singaporean. The toilet bowl is sooo big but "stuffs" can leak outside the bowl and it's female toilets no less 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Thank you for the fun video, Ghib-san! I have to agree with the comment on our country's toilets, ugh. The worst I saw was in the Clarke Quay MRT station toilet some years ago. The seat looked as though an elephant had taken a big dump on the entire seat 🤮 I like the washrooms at Ion, MBS, Changi Airport. The cleanliness at these places is consistent.
Singaporeans are the no. 1 complainer. Complain about every single thing because we’re too pampered and sheltered. Wait till they go abroad to live/study, then they’ll truly appreciate SG. The first whiff of sg air when I step out of the plane is so comforting, anyone feels the same? 😂
Momoya is my fav too! Also my girls’ favourite. You can get it in DDDK but it’s expensive, $5.90 per bottle.
It's still cheaper than shopee. I get mine from there too.. a few bottles at a time 🤭
初めてこちらに来た頃、同じコンドに住むシンガポール人にはエレベーターや廊下で挨拶しても無視されるのが1番悲しかったです。仲良くなったシンガポール人に聞いたら文化の違いだと説明されました。シンガポール人はシャイだからだと。本当かなぁ😢今はそんな文化に慣れました。HDBならみんな明るそう😅
それわかります！HDB（団地）も同じで、基本は挨拶しない人が多いですね笑。
シンガポールは少し排他的に感じる場面もあるかもしれませんが、見知らぬ人を当たり前のように助けたり、仲良くなったらめっちゃ面倒みてくれたり、文化の違いはあるかもしれません。
@@GhibOjisan HDBおんなじ🤣
確かに人によっては1度目より2回目に会った時のほうがかなりフレンドリーですよね！Too much friendlyのほうが個人的には慣れてるので居心地良いのですが🤣
この、挨拶テーマ、是非取材して下さい😁
@@shou448 さん、@Ghib Ojisan さん、こんばんは。突然なコメント、失礼いたします。
日本在住のシンガポール人です。生まれも育ちもシンガポールですが、統一された国民性、いわゆる「ザ・シンガポーリアン」という理想がないのは逆にシンガポール人の国民性だと、ここ数年ついに気付きました。価値観、家で喋る言語、宗教など、様々な理由や影響で一人一人の「個人文化」が生まれます。エレベーターで無視されることは、たまたまあの人の中の「文化」が違うだけだったと思います。HDBかコンドかはともかく、積極的に声をかけたり、"too much friendly"の人たちもいたりします。（笑）「人それぞれ」は「ザ・シンガポーリアン」ですから！CPさんは、もしご自分の中の文化は積極的に挨拶したいのなら、ぜひ続けていただきたいです。考え方や振る舞いの幅が広いので、必ず同じ「個人文化」を持っている人に報われると思います！💪
@@diainJP さん。今晩は❣️
確かにシンガポール人は個々違うって分かりますよ😀 日本も含めて他の国々も人は、せんさまんべつ😀
ただ、たまたま住んで来た場所で経験した事。挨拶しない人達に慣れずにもっと積極的に行って大丈夫なんですね❤️
ありがとうございます😊
I do not agree with you. Many foreigners and PR live in the condo. People you encountered , how did you know they are Singaporeans?
As for why bus driver didn't stop when she pressed the bell, well, it may be that it is not the designated stop for the bus that she was travelling on. Not every bus-stop is for all buses.
I work as customer service. We are always cautious of Japanese guests cause they never complain at the moment so we always thought everything is good and dandy then 3 days later we get into trouble cause they will complain after. It's so normal with Japanese ppl that I dislike serving them...
Thank u for making this video! 💜 Great to hear others perspectives of Singaporeans 😂 shopping segment is interesting too😊👍
should have used the 少々待ちください strategy on the snapper to show priority to others who are more polite
Singapore got 2 class, the rich which are obnoxious arrogant and rude, and the average or poor that are friendly and approachable. We are streamlined by gov due to elitism that is highly focused in singapore. Even in some primary school the students are category based on SES now.
I kinda like Singapore too =)
knn u really everywhere
HOW ARE YOU HERE???
Ofcourse Malaysia and Singapore just close neighbors sia
You guys are Japanese. Known for top notch cleanliness and mannerisms. It’s normal to feel that others have lesser sanitary awareness and rude. When you are at the top, everyone else seems below you naturally. The Japanese are everyone’s role model for work ethics and interactions 🥰
I won't say everyone because they work their staff to death, bad work life balance.
I beg to differ tis bcos its only on surface. History teaches us reality . Full stop.
@@blessedcheflim8579 "History teaches us reality." Did it happen? Yes. Does it define us now? No.
"My dad’s a criminal, so am I, because I am a descendant of a criminal." See what you mean?