today i had so much time, so i decided to do something for our 'still-going-blog'. ((: i found some jokes on yahoo.com.sg (lame, i know, but i REALLY have nothing to do!) so i'm posting them here. read if you want....*-*
******************************************************************************** THE KIASU PHILOSOPHY Always must win Borrow but never return Cheap is good Don't trust anyone Everything also must grab! Free! Free! Free! Grab first talk later Help yourself to everything I first, I want, I everything Jump queue Keep coming back for more Look for discount Must not lose face Never mind what they think Outdo everyone you know Pay only when necessary Quit while you are ahead Rushing and pushing wins the race Samples are always welcome Take but don't give Unless it's free forget it Vow to be number one Winner takes it ALL! ALL! ALL! Yell if necessary to get what you want Zebras are kiasu because they want to be both black and white at the same time
SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET ENGLISH The English did invent the English Language, but they cannot use it effectively when communicating their intentions. Just compare these few common phrases that S'poreans and Britons use to say the same thing:
When all has been sold out... Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you. S'poreans: No Stock!
Returning a Call... Britons: Hello, this is John Travolta. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago? S'poreans: Hello, who page? or Siang Ka Pager?
When someone is in the way... Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way? Singaporeans: Lai, siam! or Siam ji bi! or S'kius!(excuse)
When someone offers to pay... Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me. Singaporeans: No need.
When asking for permission... Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?Singaporeans: (while pointing at door) Can or Not?
When entertaining... Britons: Please make yourself right at home. Singaporeans: Don't shy, leh!
When doubting someone... Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money. Singaporeans: Where got?
When declining an offer... Britons: I'd prefer no to do that, if you don't mind. Singaporeans: Dowan, lah. (don't want)
When deciding on a plan of action... Britons: What do you propose we do now that the movie's sold out and all the restaurants are closed? Singaporeans: Then how?
When disagreeing on a topic of discussion... Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said. Singaporeans: You siao ah? (are you crazy?)
When asking someone if he/she knows you... Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you? Singaporeans: Kua si mi? (What are you looking at) ************************************************************************************
have LOTS more, of course, just that i'm lazy to post. these are the best, i think.