Singaporeans generally will not stop to help if someone is already helping (in non-threatening situations). I'm Singaporean and it has happened to me before. Not even my friends stopped to help, I was the only one as others watched. I think it's mainly because we are reserved and are afraid/shy (?) of the attention given. We would usually try not to look or stare because it's considered rude. That's probably why when they saw you helping that boy, they looked away. For me personally, I would prefer if less people helped me because that would mean that less attention is on me hence, less embarrassment. Hope that makes sense. Then again, like you said, it depends on the place and setting. One tip though, usually, there is like an imaginary 'lane' for people that walks fast. Just find that lane and follow those people. It will save your time trying to maneuver around.
Jack T the temperature can get really hot. I recommend that you stay hydrated and try putting cooling powders all around your body (eg. Prickly Heat Brand) 😄😊😊🤗
The "Lao sai" comment made me chuckle because that was so unexpected! 😂😂😂 I mean if a fellow SGaporean tells me that she needs to LS, I'd be like "woah TMI TMI!"
can't stand slow moving people on the street as well. I felt good when I was walking down streets of London :) I never experienced anyone eating loudly. If you meant that we talk and eat, yea i agree. But eating loudly, only those elderly Singaporean.
And about the train issue, sometimes, Singaporeans are just so oblivious to their surroundings, hence why they walk so slowly and hence why they did not offer their help to the guy who fainted. Feeling so embarrassed because of these Singaporeans 😪
I have heard that eating loudly is a cultural thing in Singapore. If invited to a meal, the guest would show approval of the food by eating loudly and smacking their lips. In much the same way you showed approval by clapping. So when you can hear eating noises, it just meant that there is delicious food nearby.
Did you get that dress on Shein? I've been eyeing that dress for a while now but I don't know how it'll fit, or how the material is. Would you recommend buying it? Also, I love your fashion style!
Hi Georgia, just have a quick question and I wonder if you would know the answer. Namely, as a british citizen living and working in Singapore, are you allowed to contribute to Singaporean pension and if yes, after how many years of contributions, are you allowed to have a right to the pension in SIngapore? Also, can you contribute in both countries, ie in the UK and Singapore?
I'm Singaporean and yes Singaporeans walk very slowly - I walk fast and it blood annoys me all the time! My fellow Singaporeans are also VERY unaware and not mindful of others around them in the public sphere (blocking the way for others to pass through, holding the door or lift for others, saying 'thank you' when someone does these things, leaving their filthy after eating at a hawker centre and not returning their used plates, bowls etc). That annoys the hell out of me too!! It is also shameful behaviour cultivated at a young age.
ohmg I can't stand those aunties who stand in front of the mrt doors during peak hour, and when I try to get out they won't move, so one time I kinda pushed her thee 😅
People here don't usually help even when you are involved in a serious accident(many just ignore)and it saddens me :( so when I go to the UK and the people are so friendly and helpful it takes me aback haha. Guess that's something we need to work on!
haha yes i once fell down the escalator at the mrt (was rushing to get to an appointment) and i sprained my ankle but literally no one helped me up. i only heard a bunch of gasps and "oh my god" so i had to limp to a bench and call my friend to come over and help me get out. quite sad.
I'm Singaporean, and even i can't stand when people walk slowly, it's so annoying. YES, the chewing loudly part annoys me as well, really want to close their mouths up HHAHAHA.
I don't agree that Singapore is half the size of London. I'm a Singaporean who have also lived in London long enough to know that London and Singapore are almost the same in size and even their maps look quite the same in shape.
I live in the west side (near the zoo) and it's quite quiet,peaceful, cheap and delicious food and stuff. the east is super expensive lol. nearer a mrt / a mall is SUPER ex. let alone the airport. my friends live in tamp and their 3 bedroom hdb costs $800,000, while my house (4 bedroom hdb, near the mrt) is $500,000.
Ok leh... means not too bad. Ok loh... means I am fine with that . Ok lah... means I will consider it. No leh... means don't have. No loh... means don't think so. No lah... means can't be bothered.
Singaporeans get their taxes on cars, Dad's BMW we had when we loved there would cost over £100k. I wouldn't be able to even contemplate having a Jaguar like we would in most countries. I'd forget having a car if it's not worth it, MRT is perfect.
crazzp omg im not xenophobic. but most people i hang out with (family/friends) they will usually be like 'aiyeer what so many foreign talent one sia' while i, on the other hand dont really care. im like, you do you, i do me
singapore scam crime and other crimes are rising. So it is very natural that singapore would " mind their own business" so that is the thing but on the other hand there are people who are willing to help. so ya
Singaporeans generally will not stop to help if someone is already helping (in non-threatening situations). I'm Singaporean and it has happened to me before. Not even my friends stopped to help, I was the only one as others watched. I think it's mainly because we are reserved and are afraid/shy (?) of the attention given. We would usually try not to look or stare because it's considered rude. That's probably why when they saw you helping that boy, they looked away. For me personally, I would prefer if less people helped me because that would mean that less attention is on me hence, less embarrassment. Hope that makes sense. Then again, like you said, it depends on the place and setting.
One tip though, usually, there is like an imaginary 'lane' for people that walks fast. Just find that lane and follow those people. It will save your time trying to maneuver around.
as a singaporean, I approved :)
AaainDee agreed
Just wanted to say these videos are super helpful :) I'm looking into moving to Singapore, so you provided such helpful info!!
My tip : have money and be prepared for the humidity hahah
Omg I literally got offered an exchange year at NUS yesterday! So excited and scared, so worried about the weather, I'm from Britain too haha
Hi you'll get used to it after some time! haha!
Jack T
the temperature can get really hot. I recommend that you stay hydrated and try putting cooling powders all around your body (eg. Prickly Heat Brand) 😄😊😊🤗
Just bring an umbrella where ever you go when in Singapore. The weather is unpredictable :)
WOW, congratulations!! what r u studying?
The "Lao sai" comment made me chuckle because that was so unexpected! 😂😂😂 I mean if a fellow SGaporean tells me that she needs to LS, I'd be like "woah TMI TMI!"
Michele Tan haha I think I just work with a bunch of very over sharing girls haha!!😂
TMI is a very western concept.
Yay new video! Love from Singapore
can't stand slow moving people on the street as well. I felt good when I was walking down streets of London :)
I never experienced anyone eating loudly. If you meant that we talk and eat, yea i agree. But eating loudly, only those elderly Singaporean.
And about the train issue, sometimes, Singaporeans are just so oblivious to their surroundings, hence why they walk so slowly and hence why they did not offer their help to the guy who fainted. Feeling so embarrassed because of these Singaporeans 😪
I have heard that eating loudly is a cultural thing in Singapore. If invited to a meal, the guest would show approval of the food by eating loudly and smacking their lips. In much the same way you showed approval by clapping. So when you can hear eating noises, it just meant that there is delicious food nearby.
Did you get that dress on Shein? I've been eyeing that dress for a while now but I don't know how it'll fit, or how the material is. Would you recommend buying it? Also, I love your fashion style!
Hi Georgia, just have a quick question and I wonder if you would know the answer. Namely, as a british citizen living and working in Singapore, are you allowed to contribute to Singaporean pension and if yes, after how many years of contributions, are you allowed to have a right to the pension in SIngapore? Also, can you contribute in both countries, ie in the UK and Singapore?
I'm Singaporean and yes Singaporeans walk very slowly - I walk fast and it blood annoys me all the time! My fellow Singaporeans are also VERY unaware and not mindful of others around them in the public sphere (blocking the way for others to pass through, holding the door or lift for others, saying 'thank you' when someone does these things, leaving their filthy after eating at a hawker centre and not returning their used plates, bowls etc). That annoys the hell out of me too!! It is also shameful behaviour cultivated at a young age.
yay you have gained a new subscriber!! looking forward to your videos now! :)
4:45, alternatively, find an apartment that's near a club or sports complex; those places have public swimming pools
I live in Bt Batok! haha
tbh I can't stand those aunties who walk while watching some drama on their phones/tablets it's seriously annoying
ohmg I can't stand those aunties who stand in front of the mrt doors during peak hour, and when I try to get out they won't move, so one time I kinda pushed her thee 😅
People here don't usually help even when you are involved in a serious accident(many just ignore)and it saddens me :( so when I go to the UK and the people are so friendly and helpful it takes me aback haha. Guess that's something we need to work on!
I'm mesmerised by your hair! How did you get the pink in it? It's it something you did yourself can you do a video please x
Check out my last vlog, I show it all :)
Just watched it, I'm obsessed! I recently used the bleach London rose toner/tint which is a nice pink but I love the colour the one you used gives
haha yes i once fell down the escalator at the mrt (was rushing to get to an appointment) and i sprained my ankle but literally no one helped me up. i only heard a bunch of gasps and "oh my god" so i had to limp to a bench and call my friend to come over and help me get out. quite sad.
Hi guys, what document do you need to go live in singapore ? Is it hard to get a Visa or a work permit?
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If u dont mind could u tell me my question? I wanna know if guys split room payment half and half? If not, does your company pay for the rent?
you gotta go to labrador park abandoned world war 2 radio house, you gotta "rock climb" your way up.
what was the reason for the move? :-)
I'm Singaporean, and even i can't stand when people walk slowly, it's so annoying.
YES, the chewing loudly part annoys me as well, really want to close their mouths up HHAHAHA.
When you say you share with people, do you mean on a house share kind of basis? So communal living room/kitchen etc?
yep correct!
I don't agree that Singapore is half the size of London. I'm a Singaporean who have also lived in London long enough to know that London and Singapore are almost the same in size and even their maps look quite the same in shape.
And I thought Londoners were obsessed with their gadgets....
Also taxi fares in Singapore are cheap compared to London.
I live in the west side (near the zoo) and it's quite quiet,peaceful, cheap and delicious food and stuff. the east is super expensive lol. nearer a mrt / a mall is SUPER ex. let alone the airport. my friends live in tamp and their 3 bedroom hdb costs $800,000, while my house (4 bedroom hdb, near the mrt) is $500,000.
Bishan is not near the zoo, Einstein
Ji Fan why so rude?
Just came across your videos and i'm loving them! I was looking all over to see if you somehow had a taste of durian but i couldn't find it :( Haha.
talking about london, i visited london in december and oh my god i freaking loved it there! (mostly the weather HAHA)
Wow, you must not travel or get out much.. You love the English weather?!?? xDDD
HI IM FROM SINGAPORE WOOOOO
Are you in an HDB now? those often don't have pools, right? Or are you still in a condo.
Welcome to Singapore!
Lol .. I burst out laughing when u said Lai sai. I thought u will say something like lah, lor or Wah Lau. Welcome to SG, btw!! Cheers.
Ok leh... means not too bad.
Ok loh... means I am fine with that .
Ok lah... means I will consider it.
No leh... means don't have.
No loh... means don't think so.
No lah... means can't be bothered.
Singaporeans get their taxes on cars, Dad's BMW we had when we loved there would cost over £100k.
I wouldn't be able to even contemplate having a Jaguar like we would in most countries.
I'd forget having a car if it's not worth it, MRT is perfect.
Honestly, there was once Singaporeans walk fast. I have no idea what changed.
omggg welcome to singaporeee
omg i'm singaporean and like most people i know hate hearing people eat loudly HAHAHAHA
They mainly get the money through our traffic....
Y'all too cute!!!:)))))
yes it's hard to find racial issues in singapore.
hahahahaha.... nice. i'm new here in the channel.
omg you guy stay in singapore :3 i am also in singapore
btw singapore is only 40-50km long
actually, behind closed doors, some/most singaporeans want the expats to go back where they came from.. sorry haha
No, we want your xenophobic thinking to go back where they came from.
crazzp omg im not xenophobic. but most people i hang out with (family/friends) they will usually be like 'aiyeer what so many foreign talent one sia' while i, on the other hand dont really care. im like, you do you, i do me
singapore scam crime and other crimes are rising. So it is very natural that singapore would " mind their own business" so that is the thing but on the other hand there are people who are willing to help. so ya