British habits I've lost since living in Singapore! 🇬🇧🇸🇬
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ธ.ค. 2020
- Head to squarespace.com/georgiacaney to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code 'GEORGIACANEY'
》CHECK OUT MY Singapore Ebook: www.georgiacaney.com/thesword
follow me 》:
➫ INSTAGRAM: goo.gl/EG0bLO
➫ BLOG: www.georgiacaney.com/
➫ BUSINESS ENQUIRIES ONLY: contactgeorgiac@gmail.com
》Lightroom Presets for Mobile: www.georgiacaney.com/presets
Use code 'TH-cam' for 20% off Presets!
Necklaces:
figaro chain: bit.ly/2SGyKZg
snake chain: bit.ly/34d4Cvx
t-bar chain: bit.ly/2HjZEE9
Snake Chain Necklace (17.7 inches): rstyle.me/cz-n/ed8vbrbhhex
Naoki matcha: amazon.com/naokimatcha
Uniqlo shirt (L): bit.ly/2FHKAz8
White tank top: bit.ly/3hsXUFF
Rib tank: bit.ly/2ZLGOvQ
One shoulder top: bit.ly/2FvgLSJ
T-bar necklace: bit.ly/33A6IU9
Workout fits:
Ribbed Shorts: bit.ly/2YLXG5P
Yoga Top: bit.ly/3coTU5Y
Yoga Pants: bit.ly/2XMUCFU
Workout Shorts: bit.ly/2yP7jpd
Workout Top: bit.ly/2KFIizr
Workout crop top: bit.ly/3dxvmbr
Blue Workout Pants: bit.ly/2SxAa8N
High waisted Bike Shorts: bit.ly/3fahNAm
------------------------------------------
Music:
lukrembo - marshmallow
➫ Sign Up For ShopBack & Get $5: bit.ly/2vEbdwB
➫ You can donate to my channel here www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
➫ Free $45 Gift Card to Airbnb: goo.gl/HqK6nA
----- Camera Equipment -----
Main Camera: amzn.to/2y8O4o5
Vlog Camera: amzn.to/2y8GSYX
Microphone: amzn.to/2y8C4Tn
F A Q 》
Where are you from? UK
Where do you live? Currently living in Singapore
How long have you lived in Singapore? 4 Years
How old are you? 27
What Camera do you use? Canon G7X Mark II
What do you use to edit your videos? Final Cut Pro X - บันเทิง
Coming from Italy I never found an issue with personal space in Singapore. In fact in Asia in general. Until I went to India... :)
Even as a Singaporean, I agree on the issue of the lack of personal space. Honestly, I was secretly happy during the circuit breaker... coz I finally got my personal space 😬
A lot of foreigners complains of no-striking up with locals. You need more space, they too much space (become effectively fence). once universally too much space, then very difficult to reduce (except with more pets to fill up space?) bcos it's out of your control.On the other end, more or less you can control to some degree.
As a Singaporean, I'm fine with sharing food from a few dishes, you get to taste a bit of each, with the condition that a common spoon or chopstick is used. I don't like the idea of someone's spoon/chopstick that's gone into the mouth and then dipped into the shared dishes.
I think the use of "please" depends on what kinda situation. If we are asking a question, we'll just say "Can I have this?" instead "Can I have this please?" The please is like a redundant word since it's already considered polite to be asking first before taking/doing. However, other situations like "please take a seat", "Please be quiet" etc. In other a question form doesn;t usually come with a "please" for reason stated above. At least that's how I see it. I actually think the mandatory use of "please" and "thank you" together is kind of superfluous and even "overkilled politeness" to me. Some even feel British , like the Japanese, are fake in their politeness .
Whenever I used the word Please, Im basically in a begging mode more than being polite lol
@@xxuenii Same here. That's why I think we Singaporeans are not so used to having "please" and "can I/you...." unless we are asking a favour or urgent request. Things like ordering food or asking for something non urgent "please" seems to indicate desperation.
When I was living in Singapore, I always avoid the sun, when I moved to Sweden, I started to worship the sun. So I fully understand what you are saying. Personal space is natural here but not in Singapore. Too many people around. Sharing food is common in Singapore, Swedish never share food. Taxi is cheap in Singapore compared to Sweden, so it nice. I take taxi in Singapore most time. Bakery are different in Singapore, didn't know Mac and pancy in Singapore. You must try kopitiam, its a social things, try kopimilk. I don't like kopi in plastic bag, infact it should be ban.. Its not good for health. I like kopi in condensed milk can, very nostalgic. Bathtub is nice, cold bath is good. Singaporean are polite, but in different ways. Transport there are the best, Singaporean just love to complain about everything. They have no idea how lucky they are.
Hahaha. I totally agree with you that we tend to complain about everything. But i guess, the complains do help to improve efficiency and services in some way or another. And of course, we always feel that we can do better than whatever we are complaining about. We have got very high expectations. Some Singaporeans are rude, but many are polite. And Mostly are introverts. They dont really talk to strangers, not even small talks. But they are kind at heart actually. So please dont mind us if we fail to say thanks verbally. If you try and observe, you will realise that we tend to give quick subtle nods or bows. It is our form of saying thanks but we are just too shy to be overly expressive. Mmm. The drivers here are mainly impatient. Perhaps, it had got to do with our fast pace of life. We got tonnes of work to do, many friends and appointments to meet, but time is a limiting factor. So much so that we are usually rushing for almost everything. For instance, if our meeting got extended in one, and we have another meeting following thereafter, we are technically running behind time. That is why, many drivers in Sg are usually impatient and they will drive through the zebra crossings even though you are still walking on it. But most of them will wait till u have safely passed them before they drove behind / past you. Please do not mind us. Many of us are harmless and nice people. If you get to know the individuals better, you will realise that.
@@violetsun7409 yea honestly the one thing I wish we could improve about our culture is being a bit less introverted and more open with our gratitude. Although I feel that as the generations go by we're getting better as I definitely think the younger generations are a bit less introverted haha
i dont like to share food due to hygiene issues
They like to complain?? Wow... I thought that was typically Dutch.... Hahahaha.. Well I need more sun... We not hv much sun here... For sure not during our winter. People get depressed... For sure now with lockdown and curefew😭
Crossing the road here in Singapore is a pleasure compared to Taiwan. People here stop 99 percent of the time. You take your life into your own hands each time you cross the road in Taiwan. Sooooo dangerous!
Love your videos too!
Hope you had a merry Christmas & are looking forward to a better 2021 Georgia!
Hi Georgia! Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your life in Singapore with us. It’s been really insightful seeing the city I grew up in through fresh eyes ☺️ I have a newfound appreciation of Singapore now thanks to you; and I’ve become more aware of our idiosyncrasies. Hope you had a lovely 30th birthday celebration! We’ll miss you! 💕
There are more working foreigners here than local working in Singapore, you can never tell if he or she is local, just because people complain in Singapore you claim they are Singapore is kind of baseless. I was born in Malaysia and most of my friends who are working in Singapore, they complain just about everything while in Singapore, went they are back home, they too complain just about everything in Malaysia too. But in all honesty, I hardly see or hear my local friends in Singapore complain about their public transport or anything for that matter, they have learn to accept the fact that they can’t expect more. So I do know where you get that fact about Singaporean complain the most here. If anything that is true, most people around the world complain the most about life even though the have live a better life than others. In my opinion for better or for worst, if you can adapt and learn to accept another culture while you are there, you will be more successful, you can live anywhere, than those who can’t and not willing to adapt. Like most of my Malaysian friends, even back home, they are not happy about life. But surprising they talk about life in Singapore more than life back home now. I classify them as weak, funny and ungrateful people. Well thanks for sharing it is an eye opening, I hope you are not too offended by my comments. Good day!
I'm Singaporean. I love the sun and sharing food. Variety of food is better than one food dish.
Manners in the UK can work against you if you're in a rough neighbourhood. You'll be judged as trying to be better than them. However, when you are speaking politely to someone serving you in a rough pub, the server or barman will react with a huge smile.
I agree.I remember loving the bread/sandwich section in the supermarkets when I was in the UK and Switzerland.Also personally,I love sharing food too.But usually if I'm very hungry,I wouldn't want to share my main dish but would suggest getting some side dishes/appetisers to share
Oh yeah, I definitely love the bakes from Marks and Spencer! I especially love their biscuits!!
Soo good!!
@@GeorgiaCaney you are making me crave for some. Lol. I think I will be getting some in the next few days. 😁😁😁
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You share the same birthday with my daughter and yes, food from Marks and Sparks! Irresistable!
Thanks again for your great videos abt Singapore, Georgia.. just saw your coverage on zb now in their ‘life’ section... congrats and so happy for u!
meal deals were my favourite thing when i was studying in the UK! really miss those tesco/co-op meal deals
Love the M&S in Singapore, even though it’s more expensive but it’s worth it!
Happy Birthday for tomorrow Georgia
🎂🍩🍝🦀🍽🥂🍾🥩🍤☕🧋
Have a great day & may all your dreams come true 🥳🤩
Thank you!!🥰🥰
“DO YOU WANT TO BE ANY CLOSER” i laughed out loud hahahahaha
Sharing food is common in Asia countries as u can taste n eat variety of food instead of one or two of ur own. If u have 5 members, each person just order 2 different dishes, then u will have 10 dishes on the table for SHARING.. 😊.
Merry Xmas, Georgia!
yes for public transport in Singapore is so efficient
living in Perth Australia where it takes half 15 min for train to comes in peak hour and very expensive ! Taxi is too expensive I miss living in SG
I LOVE sharing food. I have a small appetite so it feels as though i eat less when sharing and i don't feel pressurised to finish everything on my plate.
Hey hun great to see you again.. hope you had a great Christmas and just wanted to wish you a very Happy New year and may 2021 bring you much success, joy and happiness. Stay safe and catch up again real soon.
Happy 30th birthday!!! Hope it was all well while living in Singapore :>>
Thank you so much!☺️
She look more 20s then 30
Always great vlogs.
Thank you!
I was in the UK for many years and was so used to saying please and thank you . After coming back for more than 10 years, I am still saying please and thank you lol.
Oh yes, I also enjoy watching British drama series. Currently, I'm watching a show called "Ashes to Ashes"
Enjoy your Singapore life!! even Covid-19!!
For the sharing food point, it also depends on the cuisines. Most western foods are pre-distributed before serving, so everyone get abit of everything. Whilst Chinese foods are cooked dish by dish, it just wont make sense to distribute again, everyone just share together
Sharing a dish or having one's own really depends on what dish and the occasion :) There are times we do want to have our individual dishes and probably some sides for sharing.
I personally love having different food on the table rather than having my own personal dish. I mean sharing is caring. And it is a way for Singaporean/Asians to share where we have because it is a form of respect! Of course if it's fine dining or eating western cuisines, would prefer have my own dish. But give me more a little bit of everything pls~~
Isn't it un hygenic to double dip your chopsticks into every dish spreading germs?
@@stephenpitt6363 we normally have a common spoon or fork for each dish if we are sharing.
Sharing dishes at the table is an ancient Chinese habit which many of us grew up with and enjoy. I like the variety and being able to try a bit of everything instead of being confined to a few dishes. No harm in continuing this practice so long as we take care to use serving spoons for each shared dish. I’m also glad to see that many western restaurants here (even high end ones) recognise this local preference and allow sharing of dishes, which is more enjoyable, economical, cosy and reduces food wastage (good for the environment!).
Born and bred Singaporean here. I feel like the comfortable personal space “radius” varies across countries. Singaporeans do care about their personal space, but perhaps the comfortable “radius” for Brits is way larger than for the typical Singaporean (small island, many humans so naturally adapted to more hoomans per square area???). When I was travelling in Korea/China, I felt the people there didn’t care about personal space at all (!!) and ppl were constantly too close for comfort!!
Oh yes. The chinese literally stand so close sometimes u can feel their sweaty arms.
Yes I think M&S should experiment with expanding their supermarket wing here in Singapore. I was so blown away by the sheer size and range of M&S in London. Granted some outlets here have a mini mart section (wheelock...vivocity) but still can be improved. But I guess they'll have tough competition versus NTUC.
Customer is always right and return policies - that is a nice perk I enjoy now. Having to figure in sales tax for final cost of item (and it varies from state to state). Driving *everywhere* even if it's a couple of blocks.
Just watched the last two videos of Asia Hikelopedia which gives a very interesting history of Singapore, think you would like exploring some of these areas.
studying and working in LA for five years. I have stopped complaining so much about life and cut down on my carbs. But I still miss the food back home in Singapore.
try bakerybreara at Farrer Road...its incredible. The owner spares no expense/effort to make the best bread.
Belated happy birthday to you, Georgia
Sometimes we go for a mix. A bowl of noodles for each individual, and a few dishes for sharing 😋
If i return safe home again to England , i shall watched the english mist rolls thru the dell , Merry Christmas Georgia
I love sharing food! Not just Asian food but in general - sharing a main but 3 entree size dishes. You get to try more things and it works out cheaper! I don't understand how people only want to eat one type of food. I love variety.
Spot on! My wife is English and im Singaporean. In general European doesn't have the culture of having a big selection of food on the table and everyone starts sharing. Also, in UK absolutely everyone will stop for u to cross but in SG they will low-key hit u down haha.
I'm totally mesmerized and smitten by your absolutely stunning eyes and great smile!!... How I wish I'm back in Singapore just so to have a chance to meet and know you!!!... Fantastic job on the videos btw👏👍... Keep it up!!🤗🙏🙏🙏
love your content :)
As someone who watches very little TV in the UK I find conversations at work tough because it’s almost all TV or Football (soccer) chat so agree re TV. As far as food is concerned a lot more people share food, especially with Tapas. I never get cabs in London, just walk or tube.
Happy Birthday to u in advance Georgia! Love your videos :) -28 Dec 2020
The Cold Storage at Great World City has great breads.
Or marketplace!
Or delifrance
Or breadtalk at Causeway point
Nice, glad to see that you are in love with Singapore so far. Are there any food that you love after staying here for awhile? 😊
Was at the food department of M&S flagship store in London a few years ago and I was like "Bye. I'm gonna live here now."
Haha love that
Thanks for sharing. I still use please frequently and didnt realize that it has disappeared in our local conversations. In my circle, if please is omitted, we will be asked 'you dont know how to say please hah?'
Giant bread section is good!
// I love Meal Deals in London! //
I spent some time in SG too. The whole personal space thing was fine for me except in what I consider extreme circumstances. I was in HK and an older woman kept stepping on my feet. I thought it was an accident at first but she kept doing it so I finally said something 🤣 I’ve wondered many times if that was a cultural thing or just an isolated person.
Delifrance also in Singapore very delicious
I love M&S food the most! They are definitely delicious compared to other supermarts.
Yorkshire tea!! woop woop!
Happy Birthday 🎈
Good vlog...good observation
What lipstick and colour are u using in this video? It looks gorgeous!
You’re so pretty!
GEORGIA DID YOU JUST HAVE A GLOW UP?! You're looking fine af ... having been following you from the start you're looking so amazing now
Yah. You see her first few videos. She really became very attractive in the years here in Sg.
I think sharing is ok and good . Get to try different type of dishes , well use a common spoon is important when sharing.
The origin of individual dish is from the upper class where the food is dished out and served by servants. The origin of communal sharing is from farms where a big pot is cooked and you help yourself to the food. There is no servants to serve you.
Sharing between friends in a restaurant definitely wins. Whats the point of going out with friends and being a misery guts and keeping your food to yourself?
Being outside at 1-3pm is THE WORST. THE.WORST! I feel like a roasted pig and a burnt egg at the same time, it is horrible!
I love sharing. Communal eating is a norm here. I think we cut out the please to get to the point..as in "do u have some chilli sauce?" Instead of "do u have some chilli sauce, please?". It is rather abrupt and can come across as rude.
You can find meal deals at 7 eleven, at the microwave food section
Here’s wishing you and your family have a blessed New Year in 2021😅🎊🎉🥳🥰😊🤣😂👍
The U.k tv show which I like since the 80s is the : Benny Hill Show. Classic talent with English feel.
Tropical sun has much higher level of UV.
Yes I love to eat a wide variety of food but it is only possible if you share.
I have just applied for a teaching job in Singapore
PG Tips and Yorkshire Gold are great but I reckon Marks and Sparks Gold Tea Bags trump them. A bit pricey but builders tea is already overpriced in Sg anyway!
Try Tiong Bahru bakery, different league to M&S bakery!.
Omg I saw you on the mrt but I was too shy to speak to you 😨
Next time!
I agree dear👍
Wow. You looked great in this outfit and makeup. =))
2:28 “sun worshippers” HAHAHA 🤣
I love you from Singapore
I wonder if you’ve been to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur at least, since you moved to Singapore? One thing for sure we have great bakeries selling amazing breads and other fresh baked goods, saving us from going to the M&S for good breads ngeee. Personal space still exists here although maybe not as much as the UK, we love sharing food especially when we go to new restaurants ^.^
Try getting pastries from Tiong Bahru Bakery ❤️
We value our personal space too. We are just non-confrontational.
So what do singaporeans do if someone in the group has different dietary needs? I.e gluten intolerance or someone is vegetarian/vegan?
Pressing on the car horn - you don't do it here in the US unless it's imminent danger (like someone about to crash into you). Exception - someone forgetting to move when the light turns green - then it's a small beep. Incessant honks are not a thing here.
Same thing here is Australia. Apparently honking good-bye after visiting a friend's house is actually illegal.
I’ve now figured out why I love your videos so much.
You bring out the thoughts I have even as a local but can’t seem to call out for some reason. Much like how a stand-up comedian would do. The humour is a little in your face though in that one. Haha..
I am going to miss this about you so... much!!
No one in Singapore does it as elegantly as you do.
Yes, I’ve had issues of some people not understanding personal space. For most part it’s not a thing here so I often just have to step back or away on my own.
It used to irritate me when my girlfriend always wanted to check my order first and then choose something else so that we can “share” our separate meals.
Eventually though, I caught on and started enjoying having more variety at meal times. I guess she got me to become more of a foodie, when I used to just “Eat to Live”.
I definitely have more in the vid I can relate to as well but will stop here.
It’s always nice listening to your perspectives Georgia! 🙂🙏🏼
I am a singaporean, and i like to have my own food too.
Cai png lo
m&s food section is the best :p
Subway in Singapore has the “meal deal” equivalent - sandwich+crisp+drink
As a Singaporean...Yea We ppl here never appreciate our own country, Even more so to the younger generations. Its Sad the older generation dedicated their whole life to bringing up the singapore within a short amount of time, and we as youngersters dont ever remember and appreicate their sacrifise.
I like sharing food only if people are mindful of their hygiene e.g no double dipping 😝 Oh Merry Christmas too, i really don't wanna stop saying it.
Have you ever toyed with the idea of opening a cafe or bakery just selling what you are missing back home in UK? 😁
Yes manners is a big thing in the uk. People will tut at you and tell you you're rude. if you don't use your manners here
Did you wished Singapore to be 10 C colder? Your wish came true this year, since 1 Jan.
Omgg. Agreed. The fresh bakes at the wheelock m&s is amazingggg. I love their shortbread and their cookies! :D
Sooo good
Could you could teach us how to make English breakfast ☕?
Hi I saw you somewhere inside mrt yes it’s you hope can you you again somewhere
Ya MRT is pretty good... similar to Tokyo... but still will have people that like to complain about anything and everything
Love anything from M&S. The stuff just tastes better!
Being in Singapore..I can describe SIngapore in one word...Weather
Hit the big 3, time to change IC photo 😆
Thank you, Georgia, for what you said about our transport system in Singapore. You are right, we really complain too much about it here because we don’t know how good we have it here. I was moved by what you said. Thank you!
is the rent extortionate compared to the uk?