Wow I did not expect to receive so many comments about the social etiquette part! But don't worry you guys are amazing and you should feel proud of it. I will make a separate video about things I like about Singapore. There are many. And I feel like some of you don't really see the true side of the Japanese, so I will talk about that too someday. Thanks for watching and leaving comments!
But honestly I went to Japan before and I was at the train station that is 1 japanese lady instead of saying excuse me she just push her way through us. She was kind of rude but we ignore her haha ..maybe she is rushing
Lisa Chua You would be surprised that there are some Japanese who will just tsk someone loudly in Japan hahaha Other things are like: Doesn’t reject invitation directly and making you guess until the last minute. Complimenting and apologising excessively but actually don’t mean it most of the time. Pushing you in a non polite way, stepping on your feet and leaning their bodies on you in a packed train. Making girls “serve” their male colleagues in drinking parties Subordinates cannot leave their work earlier than the boss Etc.
@@hikari443 maybe she thought u are from mainland China. Although I do not feel good to heard bout negativity in Singaporeans behaviours .but we have to admit we lack of those he mentioned. Nevermind.. let's work out and make Singapore a better place
Someone on Reddit once said this: Japanese and Singaporeans are opposites. Japanese are polite to acquaintances but reserved to close friends. And Singaporeans are aloof until you enter our inner circle and find us to be very warm and inviting.
Its true and i believe its just our upbringing and trust issues but in my eyes, its understandable? We cant always trust one another to be nice people after all x'D But if theres someone in need and we can help, we usually do. I myself fainted in a mrt station before due to my low blood sugar, im alone and people around me does express their concern. Someone even suggested to phone the ambulance while some even helped me up on my arms respectfully. Some aunties even stayed nearby to ensure i am not taken advantage of neither. They all left after the official mrt workers came by to help me :)
@@soapy2587 yes it is! Its the first time after living for so long in my life at singapore, i really felt that singaporeans really can be considered kind. We're just slow in trusting x'D
to be honest, singaporeans very hard to please. if a foreigner say just 1 thing bad, they can expect to be "stomped" or something similar. remember when ghib did the first yishun video? he actually did get some hate from it, i dont freaking understand singaporeans sometimes, even when i am one myself.
@@eetchooarn it's true, honest reviews and feedbacks are good for us to take stock on how others view us to make improvements. Any culture in the world has its good and bad points and it depends on how one willing to accept and adapt to make one happy to live where they are.
You are right. Social etiquette is very lacking in Singapore. It is even more apparent when you visit Japan and notice the difference. That is something I hate about my country and I try to take the good habits of what I learnt in Japan from my multiple travels there to make it a part of my life here. The driving here is also atrocious. Driven in Japan multiple times and never had a meltdown or road rage even when caught in peak hour Tokyo. I can't do a single journey here on the road without getting upset at someone.
@@lyhthegreat I ride motorcycles in Singapore. Sounding the horn at people who don't see me is to keep me alive on the road so that I don't get killed by these idiots.
I'm actually quite afraid of driving in Singapore because everyone is always rushing!! MRT wise.. the rushing mostly happens at peak hours, because everyone is scared to be late for work. I've visited countries like Korea and China, and I'd say it's not that bad in Singapore - yes it can't hold a candle to Japan, but it's still decent. At least I didn't get pushed hard at peak hours in Singapore... but I get bulldozed in China and Korea even at off peak (I mean like people literally pushing their whole body against you), that's really scary!
As a SGrean, I agree on the manners part. Like people who play music or videos on their hp out loud on public transport. Seriously it peeves me off. If you can afford a hp, can’t you get an earpiece? But at the same time, there are people who are generous.
@@DunoLa Thanks for asking, Hope Singapore will win this battle as well. You stay safe as well, don't listen to the government of not wearing a mask, it's highly contagious even in tropical weather.
I have to say you must be one of the lesser foreigners staying in Singapore who is keen to explore the heartland areas here in Singapore. I guess you staying in HDB flat lets you see a more local atmosphere. Your comments are quite accurate, so don't have to worry if anyone may feel disturbed. The good and sad point about Singapore is that we are built on a strict law systems; good as in people are all made to follow, bad probably doesn't let people to think out of the box As for manners for example at the MRT station, I do agree we are still far from perfect. Things did improve the past few years, which I may believe that social media plays an important part because if you may be video by others if you are "selfish" in the public. By the way, off topic. The building in this video, there is a shop (second floor) which sells toiletries at very affordable prices. Don't go on weekends daytime, else you will be packed with many customers squeezing around.
yes! I want to comment on the toiletries, you can find "branded" shampoo and beauty products at a slightly cheaper price, but it will be super crowded on weekends.
@@jaechia888 I guess my English isn't proficient enough to explain what I was trying to say. What I mean to say is that most (not all) foreigners may not explore the heartland areas or stay in the HDB flats like Ghib does. Of course this is not a statement that's saying for all foreigners in Singapore. To be honest, I don't recall seeing a Caucasian or Japanese staying in the HDB flats in my area. But then again, cannot blame tourist / foreigners for that, because most holiday guides (Singapore) will likely bring you the most upmarket and commercialised places, most likely won't bring you to catch a bite or landmark off the touristy area. I remember Ghib filmed the Tampines West CC clock tower. WOAH, to be honest as a local myself, I didn't know that and I had to google too.
@@ixactan69 Yes Ghib really explores many local places. Increasingly, I see more foreigners living in heartland though. I live in a mature estate in Hougang and there are ang mos living here. :)
-Alcohol is still a problem even if its expensive. Visit pubs and clubs along Clarke Quay during the weekend early mornings and you will see many drunk people loitering. -Singaporeans are a mixed bunch when it comes to behavior in public like you said. Some people are considerate and some are not. It depends how self conscious you are or if you dont give a damn.
bbtan that is why we have what he calls small laws to fine and force people to behave. For a young country with diverse cultures, we really need these laws to guide behaviours. We are not like Japan which is basically homogenous in culture.
I would like to say, most teenagers or young adults are quite well mannered.. but if you look at the elderly in Singapore, it's not the same way.. I'm not disrespecting them or holding grudge against them but it's true that some elderly, their behaviours are bad..it irks me sometimes
I don't think bad-mannered youngster doesn't exist much. It's probably smaller number compared to older generations. It's just more of how they are raised.
@@garfieldandfriends2 I agree with you. I am elderly @ 80 yrs and I am ashamed that most uncles and aunties behave as if the whole world owe them a living. Disgusting.
I believe our citizens has the capacity to learn to be more gracious! For the trains queuing, it took a Long time before people actually queued! About the rushing into trains I actually find it quite a rare sight now. Hope you will continue to explore and enjoy our little country! It is not perfect but it’s still Home ✨
Welcome to Singapore !!! We're privileged to have you here, living among us. Thank you so much for all your videos you make of our garden city....really like them, frank and sincere !!!
Singaporean manners are still ‘work in process”. We’re only 55 years old. Thus, Singapore can never match Japanese maturity. But, I’m sure we’ll continue to improve in this area.
No such thing as manners are still "work in progress." You are taught from very young to be courteous, respectful and kind by your family and mannerism is not a product, where you have work in progress. It is incorrect and pathetic to use the length the country has been in existence, as if you do not learn good manners, you will never ever learn and hence you have punishment of people who littered wearing a sandwich board and picking up rubbish during lunch time. Using the stick has never incalculate into the individual the correct method or manners being taught to be well manner from infant does.
@@hangtuah888 Look, not everyone is as privileged as you to have a family where you can learn manners from. And in many cases, it really does take years for people to truly grow up and understand that there is a community around them that they need to care for. If the younger and more educated generations are able to grasp the idea at a faster rate, the "work in progress" might become reality in another 10 years
@@hangtuah888 Then please, go ahead and tell that to the frustrated ones of our society who have never had any respectable figures in their formative years
I agree with the people here having bad manners like the MRT example, and also the toilet cleanliness is incomparable to Japan even thou we have cleaners stationed at the toilets. Because of the way our education works, many parents emphasize a lot into academic but not on moral educations. That is why there is this "high self-entitlement" status in Singapore, like what you have talk about the "selfishness". Additional to that, SG population is well-mixed with foreigners so it is pretty hard to point fingers at who are the problematic ones. So most of the time I use the phrase "people living here" rather than Singaporeans. I find your videos very down to earth and accurate. Keep it up :)
I like Singaporean people! They are open minded, living their life more. Japanese people should learn it more. 本当に職場は良い意味でゆるくて驚いています、、、TH-cam最近やってる事もFacebookとかからばれたんですがむしろ応援してくれてます。本当にシンガポール企業最高です！笑 住んでる歴が2年半なので共感できる部分だらけでした(^^)
Agreed some Singaporeans have no manners but not all are Singaporeans . They look like Singaporeans but are actually immigrants from other countries staying here in Singapore. Chinatown toilets visited by lots of tourists who do not care alot how they use the toilet.
Japanese, Canadians, and New Zealanders are the most polite, courteous, well-mannered people. Compared to them, Singaporeans can appear boorish, uncouth, uncultured, and even rude. Not to make excuses, but it is the norm in Singapore. If you drive in Singapore (compared to your hometown), it would be even more obvious. The Japanese is (in my experience) the most eusocial people, or at least ONE of the most eusocial people. When in Japan, I am impressed by the "no talking on the phone" while on the trains. In Singapore this is not a social norm. Even on the Shinkansen, there is a "please be considerate if your working on your laptop may cause nuisance to others." I was on a long distance train ride once, and a fellow passenger (in business suit) was working away on a laptop. I just glanced over for a moment, and he stopped working and put away his laptop. BUT, it is NOT the norm for the Japanese to offer seats to elderly on the trains. Then again, every other person in Japan is elderly. So where do you start? Or end? Masks, was an interesting point. In Japan, you wear a mask when you are sick to protect others from your illness. In Singapore, the rush to get face masks was so that Singaporeans can protect themselves from the coronavirus. They are not wearing masks because they are sick. They are wearing masks because of fear (or rather panic). Less rigid working "rules" - good point. But for service staff, lateness is still generally unacceptable. If your service counter needs to be opened by 8.00 you would need to be there before 8. But for office (non-front line staff) workers, there is some leeway. But if a Japanese visitor expects omotenashi standard of service, then that is only found in Japan. Well, almost definitely not found in Singapore. But that is a very high standard.
You probably weren’t even born when I worked in Singapore in the late ‘80s. Even so, I found Singapore folks similarly pretty polite, and city very clean. Main difference was in those days it was less crowded with cars.
This is nice. A Japanese person vlogging in Singapore. I studied in Singapore for few months and keep missing it now and then. I also study Japanese and love both of the cultures, so these videos are top on. Had to subscribe and I cannot wait to hear more of your thoughts.
I am singaporean and you are right about the toilet cleanliness part. Even in Bangkok,the toilets in old shopping complexes like MBK is kept immaculately clean. Thanks to their hardworking toilet attendants who work religiously to keep their toilets spick and span and the toilet etiquette of the Thais. We sure got a lot to learn from them. The toilets in coffeeshops and hawker centres here are mostly filthy and wet, as we are still a long way off. We need a mindset change,that is to be less selfish and to think of others more like the Japanese. Our late LKY once said,"I have gotten Singapore out of the hole,but singaporeans still have the man-in-the-hole mentality."I believe education is the key.
As a British ( London born Mongolian), I still think Japan is one of most splendid country in Asia, even the worldwide. Been Singapore twice, too humid and hot for me.
I believe manners are very well taught in japan when they are young, the children in japan wear their own shoes, socks, clothes, while in singapore, the little brat are spoilt by parents, and they grow to become ill mannered. NOT ALL but most, so we should consider starting with the man in the mirror and our children. Good manners from young.
From another perspective, here are my two cents … The subway situation : As a Singaporean who had worked in Tokyo, getting to work via the subway during morning rush hours were always a big challenge for me. While it’s true that people do generally wait for alighting passengers to get off the subway first before boarding, there is actually a subway train pusher or oshiya 押し屋 at each platform during morning rush hours who regulates the passenger flow into the train and he will signal the train driver to close the train doors once everyone is safely tucked into the train. Passengers know that they will not miss getting into the train when they wait for alighting passengers to get off first before boarding. However, I often had to push my way out once I reached my destination. I tried to be polite by saying sumimasen before but nobody cares to give way at all. Actually, I was once pushed out of the train when someone tried to get off prior to my destination. On another occasion, I missed getting off at my destination because there were just too many passengers blocking the exit. Japanese politeness : My experience has been quite different between me as a visitor to Japan and as a co-worker working with the Japanese both in Japan and in Singapore. What appears as Japanese politeness as a visitor is totally different when you are working as a co-worker. As a visitor, you are much welcome since you are bringing money into their economy. But as a non-Japanese co-worker, you are often looked upon as a common target competitor if you outperform your Japanese co-workers. While it’s common to find superficial politeness, it’s very difficult to find true sincerity as friends or confidants from amongst your Japanese co-workers. Even while working in Singapore ( my home country) in a Japanese company, there is a general feel of alienness much like I were working in Japan - almost as if I am working in a foreign land. You will always be the dispensable item as a non-Japanese co-worker whenever there is an economic downturn despite your performance and past contributions to the company.
Very honest and true opinion. Good to see from foreigner perspective. Alot more room for improvement, but some parts are so deep rooted, it will take a few generations before things will change. I believe most singaporeans look up to Japan as a role model for social behaviour, but action is tougher than thoughts. Looking forward to the day singapore can become more gracious.
Hey Ghib, great review! Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us! Keep it up and stay well, especially with the virus going around. Will definitely say hi if I see you around :D
Please bear in mind that Japan is a single race country. They have every reason to be proud of their own country. Same as Taiwan, South Korea. Are you aware that Almost Half the population of Singapore these days are NOT true local born Singaporean. Not saying there are no ugly Singaporeans. Of course there are. The China Town you are at now has become "China's Town" dominated by PRCs. Similarly, Little India. Overwhelmingly not Singapore born Indians. Half of Singapore are filled mainly with people from Mainland China, Mainland India, Bangladesh, The Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia just to name a few. Just to provide you with some Facts.
Lim Chye Hock I stay in Chinatown and I can say Chinatown is not dominated by PRCs. There are a lot people working owning a food store at Chinatown but most of the people staying and shop there is still Singaporean. 60% Singaporean 30% other tourist 10%PRCs. You can see more PRCs in Clarke quay compare to Chinatown.
@@xuanxuan23, I respect your opinion. But only 10% PRCs ? I beg to differ. I used to live two bus stops away from China Town and grew up in that area from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and even up to the 90s. I can see the difference, I can feel the difference, hear the difference, even smell the difference (the food).. Walk around People's Park Complex, People's Park Centre and the adjacent roads around "Gu Chia Chwee". You can't help but bump into a PRC at every turn. PRCs in Clarke Quay in my opinion are mainly tourists. Those plucking eye brows, massaging feet, selling "China's food", etc..etc..some even selling their "services". Just my two cents worth of observations over the years.
You are right. People may seem aloof and selfish at first but when approached most are friendly and kind. Laws are made to keep citizens here in check. When an elderly cut queue , I will just closed one eye but if a youngster were to do that I will kindly voice my opinion. Usually they will apologise when confronted. I feel that this will help to educate the young on social responsibility.
my girl saw a guy on the bus with his leg n shoe stepping on the seat that's facing towards him. she approached that guy n politely asked him to put down. that guy stared at her and keep replying "Ya! So! I know! SO!'. After explaining to him, he just kept "YA! SO!" and starring back! Why do people behave like that......
Thanks Ghib san. Somthing that we can learn from your people. Put others before self. Thanks for being frank, so that we can learn and improve ourselves.
You are quite right in assessing the people and social culture of Singaporeans. In terms of manners, cleanliness and discipline, I think it is hard to beat the Japanese. Singapore still has a long way to go in terms of discipline and cleanliness. As for selfishness, you are also right that not all people here are selfish, some can be caring and generous. One thing unique about Singapore though is many are "kiasu" which I had explained in one of your video, can be a good or bad mentality.
It is so interesting how you described my country, Singapore. That the country is deep and does not appear the way it seems!! Look forward to your other video where you will talk more in this topic!
Thanks, I loved the video and I wanted to say that I agree with your observations about Singaporeans, in terms of our levels of civility, civic mindedness and manners. Some Singaporeans are also rather self centered. As a Singaporean, this used to bother me too. Until I noticed something deeper. I’ve been to other countries I do find the people very polite and well mannered. But couldn’t tell if it came from the bottom of their heart, or if they were conforming to societal expectations. Which is saying something because if someone is genuinely nice, I can tell. Singaporeans are less well mannered, but I think there is a lot of genuine kindness here. Each time someone is in trouble, everyone will flock out to help, regardless of whether the person in need is a local or not. Just read the news. Also, if you looked at the numbers, in recent years, donation levels are abt 90% (cash alone) and we donated 2billion sgd. we have no natural disasters. Just as a comparison, Japanese donation levels are 40% and 9billion sgd. If you consider the latter figure on a per capital basis, you know what I mean.
You are so right about what you observe about Singaporean! I sometimes get very sad and angry at our fellow citizens doing things that I consider very selfish, but when you observe further, you will also notice most Singaporean are actually quite kind hearted and generous to people who needed help. I find most Singaporean are not ‘self aware’ with their surroundings. We called them very ‘Ba’!
Thanks for speaking in English and Japanese! Especially Japanese! When you speak slowly it helps me to study 📖 the linguistics of both languages a lot better.
I really enjoyed this video a lot - it was honest and genuine. It's nice to see such reviews that don't just focus on tourism spots and surface level things. :) Hope you get to stay for a while and enjoy your time here!
Hey Ghib love your videos! Here are some things i would say about japan too: during rush hours in tokyo its almost impossible to board a train. You will be pushed and even stepped on. The person won't even look at you and say sorry. Because it became like a norm. But i feel thats double standard - for a country thats supposed to be so polite, why would you do that and not even say 'excuse me' or sorry. Secondly lets not forget about "Chikans".. Japan is probably the only country where molestation rate is so high that separate 'women only' train carts had to be introduced.. and to make the matters worse, most of the victims just secretly gets molested without raising any voice. Such case in singapore is very rare. Thirdly, when an elderly comes in the train or bus, most people give up their seats in Singapore. It never happens in Japan unless its a special seat. You talked about Japan being clean - i used to think that too but If you go to the back ally of Shibiya, Shinjuku, Ebisu you will see how crazy it is. Unlike singapore japan doesn't have any trash bins and they expect everyone to carry their own trash. Well many people (especially young ones) doesn't want to do that, so they trash the street and sidewalks. In singapore you don't see it often. And i dont think people are afraid to get a fine, its just that the trash bins are everywhere. You talked about the weather - Japan isnt always cold ..you have summer and also other pleasant seasons when the temperature is just nice. So there is a variety. In singapore its always summer every day of the year ..if you live here for 10 years you may start to miss winter again. You are right about Conbini and super having good professional service, but then again most frontline staff in Singapore are not really Singaporeans due to pay being low and cost of living being high. In Japan even though there are some foreigners in frontline recently, majority i believe are still Japanese. I feel most Japanese people don't know how to express themselves well, or say no or have a voice of their own. So they cant really speak their mind which is why they are sometimes following rules blindly. I feel its not very good and needs to change. Frankly you have been very nice about Singaporeans in your video. i think the culture here is unique just like how it is in Japan.
Oh yes I can't seem to wrap my head around the not offering of train seats to the elderlies in Japan. People will look up and go back to their phones, which is not expected from a society that seems to put others before self.
Saad Kamal Thanks for your honest opinions which coincide with my experiences. However, some Singaporeans here might bash you saying that you are just feeling salty as Ghib talked about the ugly side of Singaporeans.
Arbor Vitae well what i wrote here is true. Anyone who has lived or travelled to japan knows this. I was not trying to defend singaporeans, I just feel every nation has its good and bad. And knowing japan well i can boldly say that they are not perfect either. I think if i were to make a video about Whats wrong with Singaporeans i would also add that sometimes - Singaporeans are way too critical of themselves. They just have a complaining mentality. No matter how much they have they are not happy. They will say govt is bad, people are bad etc. But if they just look around other nations they should really try to appreciate what they have and also be proud of themselves and their uniqueness. If they start thinking that way everything is going to change.
Our “culture” is a mix of all 4 races, but it’s really cool that you want to learn more about us🤩 I have learnt about the really hectic work-life in Japan, and how it can hurt families The points about being impatient and even rude at times are rather spot-on, and I wish this can change for the better in the near future
Dexter's Gaming Channel. Correction. Our "culture" is Not a mix of all 4 races any more. It used to be but no longer so since we have our gate wide opened to many many "imported cultures".
My Japanese colleague once told me that Japanese tends to greet & bow but many a times they are not sincere, they just do it for the sake of doing it as it is their culture.
linY Taf Agree on this, people whom I work with in Japan will say this also. It's like a muscle memory for them to do it but sometimes the sincerity is not there.
Same as in Thailand where they will clasp their hands in prayer style as a mark of respect not because they actually respect you or being polite but just a creature of habit. Likewise in Australia, they will say g'day or hello, how are you? not intending for you to pour out your woes to them. Just merely a form of greetings. The Chinese will ask likewise have you eaten and the Malays will ask "what is the news?"
The Japanese way of thinking is to do what everyone does. This is not moral. Japanese people care about the evaluations of others, so we are very concerned that "everyone is doing this, but you are not doing it.". It's not a matter of right and wrong. It's just totalitarianism. If everyone goes even at the red light, everyone will follow it. That is "one individual must obey what everyone is doing." It's just self-defense. It is not something that should be praised. (google translate)ありがとう＾＾
The biggest reason IMO that Singaporeans are rude compared to other countries (especially first world countries) is that we developed way too fast. At the moment we have only 5~6 generations of Singaporeans, it takes a lot more time for certain globalized standards of etiquette to be ingrained into the people. If you noticed, more often than not, the ones that are impolite tend to be older people (just an observation, the younger generations are not perfect but at least more aware of these cues). At the end of the day, I am not defending nor am I criticizing Singaporeans, but I do hope that this would be a slightly different take from the rest.
I grew up in the 80s in Msia. Back then the society is different. I worked in a restaurant after school and I was taught the same principles of discipline, don’t eat, talk softly & be very polite in front of customers, the same principles like you just mentioned. When in the 80s, I went to Singapore many times because my relatives lives there, Singaporeans were very friendly, amazing shopping centers & great transportations. But somehow as time goes by, the society, people’s attitudes, technology changes drastically and It seems the disciplinary changed the most. I hate to say that we used to be better but more like I misses the society I used to witness and I am glad I am able to experienced it back then.
Singapore only seems more relaxed because you are coming from a very regimented and rules-based society! So I can only imagine the stress over in Japan. I hope you can stay longer here. I enjoy your honest but diplomatic perspective on life here. Maybe you could try picking up some Singlish? 🤣
When I came to Singapore at first, I also thought Japanese people were polite, and have well manner. but now I’ve been here for 3 years, I found that is not correct. I dare say Japanese behavior is something like abnormal in the world. I’d like to say to Japanese people Japanese standard is not world standard, everything is overdoing, shouldn’t impose Japanese morals. I’m convinced better to feel or if possible enjoy local life style. Lastly just in case I’m Japanese😅
Restart2020 nice. A real honest comment. Honne and tatemae. Weird culture. Singaporeans do try, but sometimes the inner being just overtakes and wins. For Japanese, the exterior behaviour is strong because of the fear of being 'looked down on'. It's very pressurising.
So interesting.. Japanese morals and etiquette really helps with daily life alot, like in public spaces everything is orderly and well mannered, It is comfortable. We can also see in the work ethics, the craftsmanship of japanese products is always superior, beautiful and sturdy. There are a lot of good things about Japan, so don't put down yourself. I can see that you are a kind person.
I think the social etiquette difference is due to education. For example, in Singapore schools, students are not required to clean their classrooms nor toilets, it is all done by janitors. They then grow up thinking that the clean environment is a given and they don't need to put in any effort. Japan on the other teaches students the responsibilities to maintain cleanliness from young, and it becomes an ingrained mindset.
Great observations. Mostly on point. But you know, “Singaporeans” aren’t the original Singaporeans these days after they started opening up to many foreigners staying here, you have to be a true local to differentiate sometimes. The real Singaporeans are law-abiding, with lots of pride and friendly to foreigners. There has been a successful courtesy campaign in the 1980s and many are better educated and worldly now, as their accumulated wealth has allowed them to see the world more.
5:24 I still can't wrap my head around this mentality. I had lived abroad in countries like Taiwan and observed that locals there actually go all the way to the end of the queue even it it's long. *That* should be the correct way. Here, Singaporeans simply cut the queues at escalators on a daily basis and I'm not just talking about the older generation. Young adults who I imagine have a better sense of what's right or wrong do that as well. Just go to Tanjong Pagar during peak hours and you'll see what I'm talking about. Please don't tell me people are rushing to work/home, when life in Tokyo is more fast paced and stressful yet locals there are way more civilized than us. I can only assume that people are doing it because "other people are doing it" but it's unbelievable that Singaporeans have been conditioned to think it's perfectly reasonable to cut queues at escalators. It amazes me that we pride ourselves as a first-world country yet our manners speak otherwise. I'm sad to say but shame on Singaporeans. As Chan Chun Sing said in the leak audio - Singaporeans are "Xia Suay"
Jyril Wee You mean during peak hours only Singaporeans rush to go home. What about the thousands and thousands of FTs, PRs? You mean only Singaporeans are the only ones hoarding masks, toilet rolls, essentials. Please use the term "people living in Singapore", not only Singaporeans. Be fair and factual.
@@limchyehock6722 Lmao. I'm a Singaporean and I know damn well when I meet a Singaporean. Changing the term to "people living in Singapore" does not change the fact that Singaporeans still cut queues at escalators which is an ugly behaviour, which is my point all along. Also, why bring up the hoarding of masks, toilet rolls and essentials? I don't recall actually bringing that up. But since you had to bring it up, what's even pathetic was the day DORSCON was raised to orange. I saw Singaporean aunties at the supermarket panic-buying but hey, that's not all. There were those who thought the queue was too long and proceeded to leave their baskets of goods ON THE FLOOR, before leaving the premise. I'm talking about products meant to be refrigerated or frozen. I know a Singaporean auntie when I see one so cut the BS about foreigners.
about the MRT etiquette part, i feel that those that give way to alighting passengers before getting on the train are the young people. Usually those that rush in without giving way are the Ojisans and Obasans. There are several incidents that when i was in the train, witnessing Ojisans/Obasans getting caught in between the MRT station and train doors because they rush in while the door is closing. Younger people are more chill, they will wait for the next train.
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Wow I did not expect to receive so many comments about the social etiquette part! But don't worry you guys are amazing and you should feel proud of it. I will make a separate video about things I like about Singapore. There are many.
And I feel like some of you don't really see the true side of the Japanese, so I will talk about that too someday. Thanks for watching and leaving comments!
But honestly I went to Japan before and I was at the train station that is 1 japanese lady instead of saying excuse me she just push her way through us. She was kind of rude but we ignore her haha ..maybe she is rushing
Lisa Chua You would be surprised that there are some Japanese who will just tsk someone loudly in Japan hahaha
Other things are like:
Doesn’t reject invitation directly and making you guess until the last minute.
Complimenting and apologising excessively but actually don’t mean it most of the time.
Pushing you in a non polite way, stepping on your feet and leaning their bodies on you in a packed train.
Making girls “serve” their male colleagues in drinking parties
Subordinates cannot leave their work earlier than the boss
Etc.
I don't like the heat but I can't stand the cold too...hahahaa
@@hikari443 maybe she thought u are from mainland China. Although I do not feel good to heard bout negativity in Singaporeans behaviours .but we have to admit we lack of those he mentioned. Nevermind.. let's work out and make Singapore a better place
@@空孫武 yeah lor maybe haha
Someone on Reddit once said this: Japanese and Singaporeans are opposites. Japanese are polite to acquaintances but reserved to close friends. And Singaporeans are aloof until you enter our inner circle and find us to be very warm and inviting.
i read something similar - japanese are polite but not kind; while singaporeans are kind but not polite. does that make sense? ;)
Its true and i believe its just our upbringing and trust issues but in my eyes, its understandable? We cant always trust one another to be nice people after all x'D But if theres someone in need and we can help, we usually do. I myself fainted in a mrt station before due to my low blood sugar, im alone and people around me does express their concern. Someone even suggested to phone the ambulance while some even helped me up on my arms respectfully. Some aunties even stayed nearby to ensure i am not taken advantage of neither. They all left after the official mrt workers came by to help me :)
Aki Akabane Thats amazing :)
@@soapy2587 yes it is! Its the first time after living for so long in my life at singapore, i really felt that singaporeans really can be considered kind. We're just slow in trusting x'D
Wow I think you're the first youtuber to ever do an honest review of Singapore. Better yet is that you don't sugarcoat it and are honest
to be honest, singaporeans very hard to please. if a foreigner say just 1 thing bad, they can expect to be "stomped" or something similar. remember when ghib did the first yishun video? he actually did get some hate from it, i dont freaking understand singaporeans sometimes, even when i am one myself.
Agreed. I like how he doesn't sugarcoat it. Very honest review. Singaporean btw.
@@eetchooarn it's true, honest reviews and feedbacks are good for us to take stock on how others view us to make improvements. Any culture in the world has its good and bad points and it depends on how one willing to accept and adapt to make one happy to live where they are.
@@hironyx haahhhaha
You know “ mass com” is very scary in Japan.
Their networking influences can literally kill
It’s not just here but everywhere lah
日本人は「他人に迷惑をかけない」ことがベースになっているから、民度が高いのは誰も異論ないでしょうね、
ただ、その分、息苦しく感じるかもしれません、いろんなことを気にしすぎる傾向があります。
You are right. Social etiquette is very lacking in Singapore. It is even more apparent when you visit Japan and notice the difference. That is something I hate about my country and I try to take the good habits of what I learnt in Japan from my multiple travels there to make it a part of my life here.
The driving here is also atrocious. Driven in Japan multiple times and never had a meltdown or road rage even when caught in peak hour Tokyo. I can't do a single journey here on the road without getting upset at someone.
so are you the kind of person that sounds the horn whenever someone pisses you off on the road?
@@lyhthegreat I ride motorcycles in Singapore. Sounding the horn at people who don't see me is to keep me alive on the road so that I don't get killed by these idiots.
I'm actually quite afraid of driving in Singapore because everyone is always rushing!! MRT wise.. the rushing mostly happens at peak hours, because everyone is scared to be late for work. I've visited countries like Korea and China, and I'd say it's not that bad in Singapore - yes it can't hold a candle to Japan, but it's still decent. At least I didn't get pushed hard at peak hours in Singapore... but I get bulldozed in China and Korea even at off peak (I mean like people literally pushing their whole body against you), that's really scary!
@@lyhthegreat Agree. Looks like Rex is the part of the problem ..... And denial is part of his psyche .....
@@lyhthegreat Or speed up and close the gap when someone signalled to change lane?
As a SGrean, I agree on the manners part. Like people who play music or videos on their hp out loud on public transport. Seriously it peeves me off. If you can afford a hp, can’t you get an earpiece? But at the same time, there are people who are generous.
precisely. those selfish and self entitled people....
That's the same here in Hong Kong, not only Older folks , but some of the younger generation as well.
@@louiscy Hi there, hope all's well in HK, really hope for the recovery in HK..stay safe
@@DunoLa Thanks for asking, Hope Singapore will win this battle as well. You stay safe as well, don't listen to the government of not wearing a mask, it's highly contagious even in tropical weather.
@@louiscy I think most people would want to buy mask but its sold out everywhere here. Its not like we have a choice. lol
正直、日本は店員にサービスを求めすぎなんよな。自分たちで息苦しくしてると思うがな。
その通りだと思います。もっとお互いに自然体で接すればいいのにね
機械じみた接客で面白みがない。文化が混ざってないから色んな場面で極端になりがち。0か100かみたいな。やっぱり文化が混ざってる方が好きだなー。日本の高校生みんな留学義務にして外の世界も見て感じて欲しい。
詐欺大国ですよ 蚊が多い イスラムやインド人も多い
I have to say you must be one of the lesser foreigners staying in Singapore who is keen to explore the heartland areas here in Singapore. I guess you staying in HDB flat lets you see a more local atmosphere. Your comments are quite accurate, so don't have to worry if anyone may feel disturbed. The good and sad point about Singapore is that we are built on a strict law systems; good as in people are all made to follow, bad probably doesn't let people to think out of the box
As for manners for example at the MRT station, I do agree we are still far from perfect. Things did improve the past few years, which I may believe that social media plays an important part because if you may be video by others if you are "selfish" in the public.
By the way, off topic. The building in this video, there is a shop (second floor) which sells toiletries at very affordable prices. Don't go on weekends daytime, else you will be packed with many customers squeezing around.
yes! I want to comment on the toiletries, you can find "branded" shampoo and beauty products at a slightly cheaper price, but it will be super crowded on weekends.
I suppose you meant "one of the *few"? Lesser is an insult in this context. Sorry thought I need to clarify, just in case there is misunderstanding.
@@jaechia888 I guess my English isn't proficient enough to explain what I was trying to say. What I mean to say is that most (not all) foreigners may not explore the heartland areas or stay in the HDB flats like Ghib does. Of course this is not a statement that's saying for all foreigners in Singapore. To be honest, I don't recall seeing a Caucasian or Japanese staying in the HDB flats in my area.
But then again, cannot blame tourist / foreigners for that, because most holiday guides (Singapore) will likely bring you the most upmarket and commercialised places, most likely won't bring you to catch a bite or landmark off the touristy area. I remember Ghib filmed the Tampines West CC clock tower. WOAH, to be honest as a local myself, I didn't know that and I had to google too.
@@ixactan69 Yes Ghib really explores many local places. Increasingly, I see more foreigners living in heartland though. I live in a mature estate in Hougang and there are ang mos living here. :)
Jae Chia before I moved I started to see more and more Japanese at Kovan too. Don’t know if they were there just for the food though
-Alcohol is still a problem even if its expensive. Visit pubs and clubs along Clarke Quay during the weekend early mornings and you will see many drunk people loitering.
-Singaporeans are a mixed bunch when it comes to behavior in public like you said. Some people are considerate and some are not. It depends how self conscious you are or if you dont give a damn.
bbtan that is why we have what he calls small laws to fine and force people to behave. For a young country with diverse cultures, we really need these laws to guide behaviours. We are not like Japan which is basically homogenous in culture.
That is an honest fact, I agree and not offended 👍 keep enjoy ur life here!
Singapore is NOT just HOT. It is HOT and WET and SWEATY.
I live in Florida and it's the same way lol
@@NightMourningDove TRUST ME. It's WHOLE NEW CATEGORY!
@@MengLeeLim But it's just the geography, can't blame anyone except nature
It is true that singapore is more relaxed than japan
I would like to say, most teenagers or young adults are quite well mannered.. but if you look at the elderly in Singapore, it's not the same way.. I'm not disrespecting them or holding grudge against them but it's true that some elderly, their behaviours are bad..it irks me sometimes
totally agree... they feel they are entitled.
I have seen bad mannered people from all ages here.
I don't think bad-mannered youngster doesn't exist much. It's probably smaller number compared to older generations. It's just more of how they are raised.
@@garfieldandfriends2 I agree with you. I am elderly @ 80 yrs and I am ashamed that most uncles and aunties behave as if the whole world owe them a living. Disgusting.
@@garfieldandfriends2 yes, agree with you
5:17 Agreed. Even I, as a Singaporean, am baffled by this behaviour.
that is kiasu-ism
@@hironyx more like the " i only care about myself and not others" attitude
i notice this usually from the older folks
Some are just totally oblivious. They don't even know they are rude by doing this.
just wait for the boomers to die and singapore will be one step closer to polite japanese manners LOL
I believe our citizens has the capacity to learn to be more gracious! For the trains queuing, it took a Long time before people actually queued! About the rushing into trains I actually find it quite a rare sight now.
Hope you will continue to explore and enjoy our little country! It is not perfect but it’s still Home ✨
Welcome to Singapore !!!
We're privileged to have you here, living among us.
Thank you so much for all your videos you make of our garden city....really like them, frank and sincere !!!
This is really an interesting and honest review of Singapore! Good job Ghib Ojisan!
日本社会に慣れると、海外に行ったとき、どこにいっても緩く感じとてもリラックスできる。それこそがまさに日本に住む最大のメリットだと思う。
まさにそれですね。角度は違うかも知れないけど、日本人は絶対海外に行った方がいい（旅行でも留学でも）。行けばどれだけ日本という国が素晴らしいか再確認できるし、自分の環境がどれだけ恵まれてるか改めて理解できますね。
Singaporean manners are still ‘work in process”. We’re only 55 years old. Thus, Singapore can never match Japanese maturity. But, I’m sure we’ll continue to improve in this area.
yes correct, I really hope too
No such thing as manners are still "work in progress." You are taught from very young to be courteous, respectful and kind by your family and mannerism is not a product, where you have work in progress. It is incorrect and pathetic to use the length the country has been in existence, as if you do not learn good manners, you will never ever learn and hence you have punishment of people who littered wearing a sandwich board and picking up rubbish during lunch time. Using the stick has never incalculate into the individual the correct method or manners being taught to be well manner from infant does.
@@hangtuah888 Look, not everyone is as privileged as you to have a family where you can learn manners from. And in many cases, it really does take years for people to truly grow up and understand that there is a community around them that they need to care for. If the younger and more educated generations are able to grasp the idea at a faster rate, the "work in progress" might become reality in another 10 years
@@lugiarboy You got a long way to go my boy. Good manners do not need privilege nor wealth but just a desire.
@@hangtuah888 Then please, go ahead and tell that to the frustrated ones of our society who have never had any respectable figures in their formative years
A very good, honest AND accurate analysis.
I agree with the people here having bad manners like the MRT example, and also the toilet cleanliness is incomparable to Japan even thou we have cleaners stationed at the toilets. Because of the way our education works, many parents emphasize a lot into academic but not on moral educations. That is why there is this "high self-entitlement" status in Singapore, like what you have talk about the "selfishness". Additional to that, SG population is well-mixed with foreigners so it is pretty hard to point fingers at who are the problematic ones. So most of the time I use the phrase "people living here" rather than Singaporeans. I find your videos very down to earth and accurate. Keep it up :)
いつも観ていて元気がでるし、食欲がわきます笑 私も個人的にずっとシンガポールに住みたいとずっと思ってきていて住んでいたタイと比べながら見ています。私も自分のやりたいことに向けて進もうといつも思わせてくれる動画をGhibu Ojisan、ありがとうございます！移住1年目おめでとうございます！
子供を連れて時々シンガポールに行きますが確かにMRTに乗ったらすぐに席をゆずってくれます！しかもめっちゃ感じよく、サッ、と☺️✨子供が大好きな方が多いですよね！大阪ではサラリーマンは優先席で寝たフリだし、高齢者も多いし、そもそも電車に乗ってる人も多いしでめったにゆずってもらえたりしないのでシンガポール人の腰の軽さに最初はビックリしました〜！
電車とかで席譲るのはシンガポールにはSTOMPというサイトがありまして、席譲らないと結構な頻度でさらし者にされるので譲ってるだけですよ。昔はサイトからニュース提供者に＄５０あげてたので。ひどいときは通勤ラッシュや人の多い時間帯でもないのに徴兵中の男性が座るだけでネットにさらされるので、常に監視されてる感があって譲ってるだけだと思います。今は少ないですがさらされるときはまださらされてるのをたまに見ます。
自分も徴兵中は上司にこれだけは気をつけろって言われてました、それにさらされたあとキャンプに戻ると懲罰も待ってるので優先席も普通席も座る人はいないです。
I like Singaporean people! They are open minded, living their life more. Japanese people should learn it more.
本当に職場は良い意味でゆるくて驚いています、、、TH-cam最近やってる事もFacebookとかからばれたんですがむしろ応援してくれてます。本当にシンガポール企業最高です！笑
住んでる歴が2年半なので共感できる部分だらけでした(^^)
在SG一年おめでと〜う！
これからも動画等楽しみにしています。
去年は行けなかったから、今年はSG行くぞっ!!
身体の健康が基本ですから気をつけて下さい
民度に関しては、日本はここんとこ低くなってきてるような気がします。
日本らしさ、日本人だからっていう良さが薄れてきてる感じがします。
シンガポールを知ることで、日本のことも改めて考えることが多くなりました。
いろいろと勉強になります。
つづき、楽しみにしてます！！
Agreed some Singaporeans have no manners but not all are Singaporeans . They look like Singaporeans but are actually immigrants from other countries staying here in Singapore. Chinatown toilets visited by lots of tourists who do not care alot how they use the toilet.
@@conniec2869 I understand that. Thank you very much.
Japanese, Canadians, and New Zealanders are the most polite, courteous, well-mannered people. Compared to them, Singaporeans can appear boorish, uncouth, uncultured, and even rude. Not to make excuses, but it is the norm in Singapore. If you drive in Singapore (compared to your hometown), it would be even more obvious.
The Japanese is (in my experience) the most eusocial people, or at least ONE of the most eusocial people. When in Japan, I am impressed by the "no talking on the phone" while on the trains. In Singapore this is not a social norm. Even on the Shinkansen, there is a "please be considerate if your working on your laptop may cause nuisance to others." I was on a long distance train ride once, and a fellow passenger (in business suit) was working away on a laptop. I just glanced over for a moment, and he stopped working and put away his laptop.
BUT, it is NOT the norm for the Japanese to offer seats to elderly on the trains. Then again, every other person in Japan is elderly. So where do you start? Or end?
Masks, was an interesting point. In Japan, you wear a mask when you are sick to protect others from your illness. In Singapore, the rush to get face masks was so that Singaporeans can protect themselves from the coronavirus. They are not wearing masks because they are sick. They are wearing masks because of fear (or rather panic).
Less rigid working "rules" - good point. But for service staff, lateness is still generally unacceptable. If your service counter needs to be opened by 8.00 you would need to be there before 8. But for office (non-front line staff) workers, there is some leeway.
But if a Japanese visitor expects omotenashi standard of service, then that is only found in Japan. Well, almost definitely not found in Singapore. But that is a very high standard.
Because Singapore came from Coolie peasantry background, our ancestors 50 years ago were poor and uncultured.
素晴らしい動画です。英語と日本語を混ざって、さらに新しい情報も勉強になるます。
You probably weren’t even born when I worked in Singapore in the late ‘80s. Even so, I found Singapore folks similarly pretty polite, and city very clean. Main difference was in those days it was less crowded with cars.
Happy 1 Year
This is nice. A Japanese person vlogging in Singapore. I studied in Singapore for few months and keep missing it now and then. I also study Japanese and love both of the cultures, so these videos are top on. Had to subscribe and I cannot wait to hear more of your thoughts.
I am singaporean and you are right about the toilet cleanliness part. Even in Bangkok,the toilets in old shopping complexes like MBK is kept immaculately clean. Thanks to their hardworking toilet attendants who work religiously to keep their toilets spick and span and the toilet etiquette of the Thais. We sure got a lot to learn from them.
The toilets in coffeeshops and hawker centres here are mostly filthy and wet, as we are still a long way off.
We need a mindset change,that is to be less selfish and to think of others more like the Japanese. Our late LKY once said,"I have gotten Singapore out of the hole,but singaporeans still have the man-in-the-hole mentality."I believe education is the key.
You deserve to get Singapore PR.
Many of the ill mannered and self-centred foreigners who works here do not deserve PR.
As a British ( London born Mongolian), I still think Japan is one of most splendid country in Asia, even the worldwide. Been Singapore twice, too humid and hot for me.
I believe manners are very well taught in japan when they are young, the children in japan wear their own shoes, socks, clothes, while in singapore, the little brat are spoilt by parents, and they grow to become ill mannered. NOT ALL but most, so we should consider starting with the man in the mirror and our children. Good manners from young.
Hey man no worries. Things you’ve said that are bad or controversial are valid points, don’t feel bad for it!
From another perspective, here are my two cents …
The subway situation :
As a Singaporean who had worked in Tokyo, getting to work via the subway during morning rush hours were always a big challenge for me. While it’s true that people do generally wait for alighting passengers to get off the subway first before boarding, there is actually a subway train pusher or oshiya 押し屋 at each platform during morning rush hours who regulates the passenger flow into the train and he will signal the train driver to close the train doors once everyone is safely tucked into the train. Passengers know that they will not miss getting into the train when they wait for alighting passengers to get off first before boarding. However, I often had to push my way out once I reached my destination. I tried to be polite by saying sumimasen before but nobody cares to give way at all. Actually, I was once pushed out of the train when someone tried to get off prior to my destination. On another occasion, I missed getting off at my destination because there were just too many passengers blocking the exit.
Japanese politeness :
My experience has been quite different between me as a visitor to Japan and as a co-worker working with the Japanese both in Japan and in Singapore. What appears as Japanese politeness as a visitor is totally different when you are working as a co-worker. As a visitor, you are much welcome since you are bringing money into their economy. But as a non-Japanese co-worker, you are often looked upon as a common target competitor if you outperform your Japanese co-workers. While it’s common to find superficial politeness, it’s very difficult to find true sincerity as friends or confidants from amongst your Japanese co-workers. Even while working in Singapore ( my home country) in a Japanese company, there is a general feel of alienness much like I were working in Japan - almost as if I am working in a foreign land. You will always be the dispensable item as a non-Japanese co-worker whenever there is an economic downturn despite your performance and past contributions to the company.
移住宣言ビックリしたのも束の間、住んでもう一年たつか。早いですね。ホンマあっちゅーまやなあ。。😊👏
It's good to understand your point of view and feelings towards Singapore and Singaporeans.
サラリーマンから企業を起こされて大変な1年だったと感じます…。
日本は自殺者は減りましたが若者の自殺は増えているそうです…。
マスクも市販品が無くなって国民が困っている人がいても災難備蓄のマスクや防護服を支那に贈りました。
今後もご自愛の上頑張ってください。
Very honest and true opinion. Good to see from foreigner perspective. Alot more room for improvement, but some parts are so deep rooted, it will take a few generations before things will change. I believe most singaporeans look up to Japan as a role model for social behaviour, but action is tougher than thoughts. Looking forward to the day singapore can become more gracious.
Hey Ghib, great review! Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us! Keep it up and stay well, especially with the virus going around. Will definitely say hi if I see you around :D
2019年9月末まで4年半シンガポールに住んでました。シンガポール大好きです。本当に良い国です。
概ね動画のご意見に同意します。日本人の民度が高いのはもはや過去の話で、しかも外面だけ良い気がします。よっぽどシンガポール 人の方が心から親切な気がします。
動画でもありましたが、唯一シンガポールのダメな所はトイレが汚いこと、例えば男性で小便でも個室を使う人が多く、便座を上げずに使います。これだけは許せない点ですね。
Please bear in mind that Japan is a single race country. They have every reason to be proud of their own country. Same as Taiwan, South Korea. Are you aware that Almost Half the population of Singapore these days are NOT true local born Singaporean. Not saying there are no ugly Singaporeans. Of course there are. The China Town you are at now has become "China's Town" dominated by PRCs. Similarly, Little India. Overwhelmingly not Singapore born Indians. Half of Singapore are filled mainly with people from Mainland China, Mainland India, Bangladesh, The Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia just to name a few. Just to provide you with some Facts.
Lim Chye Hock I stay in Chinatown and I can say Chinatown is not dominated by PRCs. There are a lot people working owning a food store at Chinatown but most of the people staying and shop there is still Singaporean. 60% Singaporean 30% other tourist 10%PRCs. You can see more PRCs in Clarke quay compare to Chinatown.
@@xuanxuan23, I respect your opinion. But only 10% PRCs ? I beg to differ. I used to live two bus stops away from China Town and grew up in that area from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and even up to the 90s. I can see the difference, I can feel the difference, hear the difference, even smell the difference (the food).. Walk around People's Park Complex, People's Park Centre and the adjacent roads around "Gu Chia Chwee". You can't help but bump into a PRC at every turn. PRCs in Clarke Quay in my opinion are mainly tourists. Those plucking eye brows, massaging feet, selling "China's food", etc..etc..some even selling their "services". Just my two cents worth of observations over the years.
You are right. People may seem aloof and selfish at first but when approached most are friendly and kind. Laws are made to keep citizens here in check. When an elderly cut queue , I will just closed one eye but if a youngster were to do that I will kindly voice my opinion. Usually they will apologise when confronted. I feel that this will help to educate the young on social responsibility.
my girl saw a guy on the bus with his leg n shoe stepping on the seat that's facing towards him. she approached that guy n politely asked him to put down. that guy stared at her and keep replying "Ya! So! I know! SO!'. After explaining to him, he just kept "YA! SO!" and starring back! Why do people behave like that......
Thanks Ghib san. Somthing that we can learn from your people. Put others before self. Thanks for being frank, so that we can learn and improve ourselves.
You are quite right in assessing the people and social culture of Singaporeans. In terms of manners, cleanliness and discipline, I think it is hard to beat the Japanese. Singapore still has a long way to go in terms of discipline and cleanliness. As for selfishness, you are also right that not all people here are selfish, some can be caring and generous. One thing unique about Singapore though is many are "kiasu" which I had explained in one of your video, can be a good or bad mentality.
agree agree
昨日シンガポールからバンコクに戻りました。マスクしている人が思ったより少ないので驚きました。今回以前紹介されていた"最後の村"に行こうと思って、Buangkok駅までは行ったのですが、雨が降ってきたので諦めました。バス使えばよかったです。今度はウビン島再訪したいと思ってます。
こういう現地のコメントは参考になる
i'm a singaporean. I'm glad to see that you're enjoying your stay here ☺️ thank you for doing videos like these!
よく聞くのは海外から見て日本というのは日本の隅々まで均質的な価値観が守られているということ
これは諸外国では異常なことで、だから日本は海外から見て変わっていると思われている。
It is so interesting how you described my country, Singapore. That the country is deep and does not appear the way it seems!! Look forward to your other video where you will talk more in this topic!
Thanks, I loved the video and I wanted to say that I agree with your observations about Singaporeans, in terms of our levels of civility, civic mindedness and manners. Some Singaporeans are also rather self centered.
As a Singaporean, this used to bother me too. Until I noticed something deeper. I’ve been to other countries I do find the people very polite and well mannered. But couldn’t tell if it came from the bottom of their heart, or if they were conforming to societal expectations. Which is saying something because if someone is genuinely nice, I can tell.
Singaporeans are less well mannered, but I think there is a lot of genuine kindness here. Each time someone is in trouble, everyone will flock out to help, regardless of whether the person in need is a local or not. Just read the news.
Also, if you looked at the numbers, in recent years, donation levels are abt 90% (cash alone) and we donated 2billion sgd. we have no natural disasters.
Just as a comparison, Japanese donation levels are 40% and 9billion sgd. If you consider the latter figure on a per capital basis, you know what I mean.
You are so right about what you observe about Singaporean! I sometimes get very sad and angry at our fellow citizens doing things that I consider very selfish, but when you observe further, you will also notice most Singaporean are actually quite kind hearted and generous to people who needed help. I find most Singaporean are not ‘self aware’ with their surroundings. We called them very ‘Ba’!
whats 'ba'?
食べ物安いのに、家賃が高いのってバランスが良くないよね。
シンガポールは色々な人がいるので、多様性に慣れている。横入りは中国も凄いですよね。日本は単一民族で、お互いへの気配りが重要。今日もシンガポールの雰囲気を堪能します！
英語と日本語を同時に話せるのはかっこいいな。
Thanks for speaking in English and Japanese! Especially Japanese! When you speak slowly it helps me to study 📖 the linguistics of both languages a lot better.
タイ在住6年になります。素晴らしく同意です。もっとタイのがユルいですけど。
私自身は日本国籍ですが、今後他の国で住む事はあっても、もう日本には戻る事はないです。
I really enjoyed this video a lot - it was honest and genuine. It's nice to see such reviews that don't just focus on tourism spots and surface level things. :) Hope you get to stay for a while and enjoy your time here!
日本の労働環境の厳しさと、マナーの良さってのは表裏一体なところがあって、なかなか難しいところですね
日本の規律正しいところと、海外の方達の良い意味での緩さが、うまい具合にミックスされたら理想的です
Hey Ghib love your videos! Here are some things i would say about japan too: during rush hours in tokyo its almost impossible to board a train. You will be pushed and even stepped on. The person won't even look at you and say sorry. Because it became like a norm. But i feel thats double standard - for a country thats supposed to be so polite, why would you do that and not even say 'excuse me' or sorry. Secondly lets not forget about "Chikans".. Japan is probably the only country where molestation rate is so high that separate 'women only' train carts had to be introduced.. and to make the matters worse, most of the victims just secretly gets molested without raising any voice. Such case in singapore is very rare. Thirdly, when an elderly comes in the train or bus, most people give up their seats in Singapore. It never happens in Japan unless its a special seat. You talked about Japan being clean - i used to think that too but If you go to the back ally of Shibiya, Shinjuku, Ebisu you will see how crazy it is. Unlike singapore japan doesn't have any trash bins and they expect everyone to carry their own trash. Well many people (especially young ones) doesn't want to do that, so they trash the street and sidewalks. In singapore you don't see it often. And i dont think people are afraid to get a fine, its just that the trash bins are everywhere. You talked about the weather - Japan isnt always cold ..you have summer and also other pleasant seasons when the temperature is just nice. So there is a variety. In singapore its always summer every day of the year ..if you live here for 10 years you may start to miss winter again. You are right about Conbini and super having good professional service, but then again most frontline staff in Singapore are not really Singaporeans due to pay being low and cost of living being high. In Japan even though there are some foreigners in frontline recently, majority i believe are still Japanese. I feel most Japanese people don't know how to express themselves well, or say no or have a voice of their own. So they cant really speak their mind which is why they are sometimes following rules blindly. I feel its not very good and needs to change. Frankly you have been very nice about Singaporeans in your video. i think the culture here is unique just like how it is in Japan.
Oh yes I can't seem to wrap my head around the not offering of train seats to the elderlies in Japan. People will look up and go back to their phones, which is not expected from a society that seems to put others before self.
Saad Kamal Thanks for your honest opinions which coincide with my experiences. However, some Singaporeans here might bash you saying that you are just feeling salty as Ghib talked about the ugly side of Singaporeans.
Arbor Vitae well what i wrote here is true. Anyone who has lived or travelled to japan knows this. I was not trying to defend singaporeans, I just feel every nation has its good and bad. And knowing japan well i can boldly say that they are not perfect either. I think if i were to make a video about Whats wrong with Singaporeans i would also add that sometimes - Singaporeans are way too critical of themselves. They just have a complaining mentality. No matter how much they have they are not happy. They will say govt is bad, people are bad etc. But if they just look around other nations they should really try to appreciate what they have and also be proud of themselves and their uniqueness. If they start thinking that way everything is going to change.
Thank you for sharing these! Yes every country has its good and bad. No country is perfect. I love both Japan and Singapore.
Saad Kamal hahahaha I have to second the complaining mentality
I would gladly take Japan's cold weather over Singapore's hot and humid temperatures anytime
wchen 035 Have you experienced windy sub-zero temperatures? Dark and very cold not just cold winter.?
Spend a summer in Japan and report back.
I love this video. You're very natural. 😊
シンガポール引っ越してちょうど１年経ちました！ここの気温好きってのわかります笑冬大嫌いなので、、私もいつも地下鉄降りる前に乗ってくるやつら腹たちます一番嫌いなところかも笑でも私は日本のそーゆーところ嫌いでした。他人の目を意識しすぎてるところと、他人を思い遣らないとダメな感じ。義務しされてるから。みんながお互い監視してるあの感じ、、お酒はまったく飲まなくなりました笑動画面白かったです〜シンガポールって面白いですよね
Our “culture” is a mix of all 4 races, but it’s really cool that you want to learn more about us🤩
I have learnt about the really hectic work-life in Japan, and how it can hurt families
The points about being impatient and even rude at times are rather spot-on, and I wish this can change for the better in the near future
Dexter's Gaming Channel. Correction. Our "culture" is Not a mix of all 4 races any more. It used to be but no longer so since we have our gate wide opened to many many "imported cultures".
“It used to be”, you can’t deny that it started from there
私が思うSGのいいところ。
・常夏
・花粉症がない
・道路がかなり整備されている(近隣諸国のように道のど真ん中に突然大きな穴があいていたりしない)
・1日中雨が降っている日がほとんどない
・ゴミ捨てに行かなくていい(ダストボックスが家の中にある)
・コロナ対策をはじめ、政府の対応がしっかりしている
・NETSが便利
・電車賃が安い
よくないところ。
・物価が高い
・消費税も高い
・シンガポール産のもの、シンガポールならではのものがほとんどない
・網戸がない
・家の中にアリがわく
・redmartの配達が適当(ドタキャンとか平気でやる)
My Japanese colleague once told me that Japanese tends to greet & bow but many a times they are not sincere, they just do it for the sake of doing it as it is their culture.
linY Taf Agree on this, people whom I work with in Japan will say this also. It's like a muscle memory for them to do it but sometimes the sincerity is not there.
Same as in Thailand where they will clasp their hands in prayer style as a mark of respect not because they actually respect you or being polite but just a creature of habit. Likewise in Australia, they will say g'day or hello, how are you? not intending for you to pour out your woes to them. Just merely a form of greetings. The Chinese will ask likewise have you eaten and the Malays will ask "what is the news?"
Correct, they are not sincere and difficult to build relationship. What is the point to bow and bow? Fake.
The Japanese way of thinking is to do what everyone does.
This is not moral. Japanese people care about the evaluations of others, so we are very concerned that "everyone is doing this, but you are not doing it.".
It's not a matter of right and wrong. It's just totalitarianism.
If everyone goes even at the red light, everyone will follow it.
That is "one individual must obey what everyone is doing." It's just self-defense. It is not something that should be praised. (google translate)ありがとう＾＾
You liking Singapore is what made you so curious and wanting to know more, that’s why when you say you like Singapore, I find it totally authentic.
だいだい賛成だけど日本はちゃんと四季がある。一方シンガポールは常夏なので四季はないと思います。
おつジブおじ〜
体調悪かったんだね。もお大丈夫ですか？
お疲れな時は、しっかり休養してくださいね。
シンガポールに移住してもう1年なるんですね！早いなぁ〜〜
私も1年この動画越しにシンガポールの
いいところ、悪いところを
ジブおじとジブおじ応援隊の皆様と観てきましたw
日本は息苦しさはありますが
とても素晴らしい国です。
シンガポールも匹敵するぐらい
住んでみたいなと思える国です。
続編(おまとめさん)楽しみにしてますね♪
体調整えてね！お大事に...
The biggest reason IMO that Singaporeans are rude compared to other countries (especially first world countries) is that we developed way too fast. At the moment we have only 5~6 generations of Singaporeans, it takes a lot more time for certain globalized standards of etiquette to be ingrained into the people. If you noticed, more often than not, the ones that are impolite tend to be older people (just an observation, the younger generations are not perfect but at least more aware of these cues). At the end of the day, I am not defending nor am I criticizing Singaporeans, but I do hope that this would be a slightly different take from the rest.
I grew up in the 80s in Msia. Back then the society is different. I worked in a restaurant after school and I was taught the same principles of discipline, don’t eat, talk softly & be very polite in front of customers, the same principles like you just mentioned. When in the 80s, I went to Singapore many times because my relatives lives there, Singaporeans were very friendly, amazing shopping centers & great transportations. But somehow as time goes by, the society, people’s attitudes, technology changes drastically and It seems the disciplinary changed the most. I hate to say that we used to be better but more like I misses the society I used to witness and I am glad I am able to experienced it back then.
True. Keep giving honest review, may be it will change us to be a better person.
Take care your condition😊happy 1yr✨🌈✨
シンガポールに行ったときはよくmobikeでサイクリングがてらに探索してます。シンガポールのディープな部分、このチャンネルで参考にさせてもらってます。
thanks for your truthful and valuable comments on Singapore, be it good or bad. ;)
Singapore only seems more relaxed because you are coming from a very regimented and rules-based society! So I can only imagine the stress over in Japan.
I hope you can stay longer here. I enjoy your honest but diplomatic perspective on life here. Maybe you could try picking up some Singlish? 🤣
When I came to Singapore at first, I also thought Japanese people were polite, and have well manner. but now I’ve been here for 3 years, I found that is not correct. I dare say Japanese behavior is something like abnormal in the world. I’d like to say to Japanese people Japanese standard is not world standard, everything is overdoing, shouldn’t impose Japanese morals. I’m convinced better to feel or if possible enjoy local life style. Lastly just in case I’m Japanese😅
Restart2020 nice. A real honest comment. Honne and tatemae. Weird culture. Singaporeans do try, but sometimes the inner being just overtakes and wins. For Japanese, the exterior behaviour is strong because of the fear of being 'looked down on'. It's very pressurising.
@Muhammad Yasir wait.. we have hikkikomori.. hahah check out CNA channel.
So interesting.. Japanese morals and etiquette really helps with daily life alot, like in public spaces everything is orderly and well mannered, It is comfortable. We can also see in the work ethics, the craftsmanship of japanese products is always superior, beautiful and sturdy. There are a lot of good things about Japan, so don't put down yourself. I can see that you are a kind person.
I think the social etiquette difference is due to education. For example, in Singapore schools, students are not required to clean their classrooms nor toilets, it is all done by janitors. They then grow up thinking that the clean environment is a given and they don't need to put in any effort. Japan on the other teaches students the responsibilities to maintain cleanliness from young, and it becomes an ingrained mindset.
台湾でギター弾いてるイメージだったのに、久々に見たらいつの間にかシンガポール移住してすごいTH-camrっぽくなってますねw
5:25 To add on, there will be people blocking you on the escalator when you walk up/down on it, even if there is no one in front of him/her.
Yes.hate it especially if they r focusing on their phones.
If you quit your job, how do you extend your work permit?
シンガポールは、つまらないっていうのは聞きますね。文化に奥行きがない。貴著な動画をありがとうございます！面白かったです。
Great observations. Mostly on point. But you know, “Singaporeans” aren’t the original Singaporeans these days after they started opening up to many foreigners staying here, you have to be a true local to differentiate sometimes. The real Singaporeans are law-abiding, with lots of pride and friendly to foreigners. There has been a successful courtesy campaign in the 1980s and many are better educated and worldly now, as their accumulated wealth has allowed them to see the world more.
As a younger Singaporean, I do think that it'll be great to have that courtesy campaign again. I grew up seeing old posters from that era.
先日福岡の地下鉄で咳をしている人がマスクをしてなかった事から喧嘩になって電車がストップしてしまいました。
まあ日本も少しずつ変わってきているらしいです。
中国に居た時、バスで席を譲られてショックを受けました。
日本の冬は本当寒すぎる🥶 シンガポール行きてぇ～
黙れ小僧 ちゃん。
わしも〜
冷え性の方にはシンガポールは冷房地獄かもしれませんよ（大袈裟）
really like your commentary...and your english accent:)👍
バルスジブおじ様😁
🌟祝🌟移住一周年！🌟
早いですね〜一年あっという間😅
ジブおじがあの頃より幸せそうで嬉しいです😁👍✨
私もサトウキビジュース飲みたくなってきたｗ
それよく言われるんですよねｗ
これからもよろしくおねがいします！
@@GhibOjisan 様
ジブおじが幸せだと私達も幸せ❤️
こちらこそ宜しくお願い致します🙏
今ちょうど食べおじの串カツ三昧を観てるとこで〜す😁✨✨
I love skiing and that’s a big problem in Singapore.
家賃さえ高くなければSGに仕事しながら住んでみたいですね...
どう頑張っても時間守るのが苦手な性質を持って生まれた(ADHD)ので、開始時間に厳しく終わる時間に緩い日本は生きにくいです
前にSGに行った時、バスの中で現地人の父母子の父だけが母子と離れて座り、私の隣母子が座った時に
現地人と思われる女性にめっちゃ強めのアイコンタクト(睨むに近い)をされ、父と席を交換したことがあります
交換したらニッコリしてうなずいてくれたのでほっとした思い出です
日本国内でも当たり前のことで私が田舎者だから新鮮に感じたのかもしれませんが、家族を大切にする文化ならではかなと思いました
まぁ、日本🗾じゃなくても冬は寒いですけれどね（笑）ただ、私もシンガポールは大好きです😍
5:24 I still can't wrap my head around this mentality. I had lived abroad in countries like Taiwan and observed that locals there actually go all the way to the end of the queue even it it's long. *That* should be the correct way.
Here, Singaporeans simply cut the queues at escalators on a daily basis and I'm not just talking about the older generation. Young adults who I imagine have a better sense of what's right or wrong do that as well. Just go to Tanjong Pagar during peak hours and you'll see what I'm talking about. Please don't tell me people are rushing to work/home, when life in Tokyo is more fast paced and stressful yet locals there are way more civilized than us.
I can only assume that people are doing it because "other people are doing it" but it's unbelievable that Singaporeans have been conditioned to think it's perfectly reasonable to cut queues at escalators.
It amazes me that we pride ourselves as a first-world country yet our manners speak otherwise. I'm sad to say but shame on Singaporeans. As Chan Chun Sing said in the leak audio - Singaporeans are "Xia Suay"
Jyril Wee You mean during peak hours only Singaporeans rush to go home. What about the thousands and thousands of FTs, PRs? You mean only Singaporeans are the only ones hoarding masks, toilet rolls, essentials. Please use the term "people living in Singapore", not only Singaporeans. Be fair and factual.
@@limchyehock6722 Lmao. I'm a Singaporean and I know damn well when I meet a Singaporean.
Changing the term to "people living in Singapore" does not change the fact that Singaporeans still cut queues at escalators which is an ugly behaviour, which is my point all along.
Also, why bring up the hoarding of masks, toilet rolls and essentials? I don't recall actually bringing that up.
But since you had to bring it up, what's even pathetic was the day DORSCON was raised to orange. I saw Singaporean aunties at the supermarket panic-buying but hey, that's not all. There were those who thought the queue was too long and proceeded to leave their baskets of goods ON THE FLOOR, before leaving the premise. I'm talking about products meant to be refrigerated or frozen.
I know a Singaporean auntie when I see one so cut the BS about foreigners.
同感。コンビニの店員さんはお客さんが沢山いてもレジカウンターに商品のせるまではスマホいじってた。あと店内で座っているバイトのシフトの人か友達か知らんがレジしながらでもずーと喋ってる。
私も温かい国に住みたいわ!寒いのうんざり、メンタルも身体も弱るわ!
シンガポール人は温かい国の民俗だらか、やはり穏和でのんびりした人が多いのかな?シンガポールと言うと、綺麗な街で綺麗好きな人なのかと思ってましたが、違うんですね。🤔ところで、コロナウィルスの方は大丈夫でしょうか?😷
about the MRT etiquette part, i feel that those that give way to alighting passengers before getting on the train are the young people. Usually those that rush in without giving way are the Ojisans and Obasans. There are several incidents that when i was in the train, witnessing Ojisans/Obasans getting caught in between the MRT station and train doors because they rush in while the door is closing. Younger people are more chill, they will wait for the next train.
明日クアラルンプールからシンガポール向かいます🚌✨
来月シンガポールに旅行しに行くんですが、ノースリーブじゃエアコンとか寒いですかね？？
天気と場所によりますね。
雨の日は、エアコンついてる所に行ったらノースリーブじゃ寒いですね。エアコンが弱い所だったら当然寒くないです（笑）。
そして、シンガポールへようこそ
良い旅になりますように！^^v