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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
I live on a rather isolated area, very little traffic despite being stuck between 4 different towns.
Anyway, I take a bus to school, but because of the location of my house, the bus stop in which I take the bus from is the second last bus stop before the bus gets on the expressway (highway). And every single fucking day, I see this same stupid scene:
PEOPLE NOT MOVING WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO BOARD THE BUS, DESPITE THE LARGE AMOUNT OF SPACE THERE IS OR HOW MUCH THE BUS DRIVER ASKS THEM TO MOVE.
I feel so pissed at the arrogant Singaporeans. Living here for most of my life, I've seen both the good and the ugly side, and I always wonder why most Singaporeans are such selfish bitches.
If they tried to make space by moving to the back of the bus, but the passengers still can't board, then that's fine. But the thing is, the passengers already on board give that "I don't give a fucking damn about other people as long as I'm fine" face and attitude. It sickens me.
Not only does their selfish act ruin other people's day who end up being late for work or late for school (like what happens to me 50% of the time because of such cases), but they give a negative image of Singapore.
Or maybe Singapore didn't even have an image to begin with.
So, TL. Is this scene familiar in where you live, or is this just another Singaporean-speciality attitude?
Poll: Happens in where you live?
(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
Edit: I'm a moralfag.
 
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Smix
United States4549 Posts
I'm from New York, and this is a common occurrence here as well. =l
People and manners... sigh.
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Melbourne5338 Posts
you two seem too close, are you sure there isn't a hidden blossoming romance?
On topic, people are generally ok here but there are numerous times when some people need to get yelled at to move. Compared to my recent visit to hong kong though theres a lot more seats here which are good for inciting people to move inwards.
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
That is a rather awkward question 
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People here are really good about moving to the back of the bus and trying to make room which is good because the main route busses get so fucking packed they feel like japanese subways sometimes
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One of my friends from Singapore reckons that because Singapore is comprised mainly of formerly-working class immigrants who have worked their way into the nouveau-riche or middle classes, many of the people are selfish and individualistic (however, when it comes to one's family, there the old pan-Asian collectivist attitudes prevail).
Having never been there I couldn't possibly comment.
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Smix
United States4549 Posts
On May 08 2009 20:33 pachi wrote:
you two seem too close, are you sure there isn't a hidden blossoming romance?.
Just because we both translate...?
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United States5064 Posts
lmao... I didn't even know Smix was a girl until konadora brought it up a couple of days ago. 
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
On May 08 2009 20:38 floor exercise wrote:
People here are really good about moving to the back of the bus and trying to make room which is good because the main route busses get so fucking packed they feel like japanese subways sometimes
Japanese subways have much improved, I just visited Japan last year
On May 08 2009 20:41 The Raurosaur wrote:
One of my friends from Singapore reckons that because Singapore is comprised mainly of formerly-working class immigrants who have worked their way into the nouveau-riche or middle classes, many of the people are selfish and individualistic (however, when it comes to one's family, there the old pan-Asian collectivist attitudes prevail).
Having never been there I couldn't possibly comment.
Yes that is what I think too. Compare this with countries comprised of actual natives, such as Korea, Japan and China. They have this mutual sense of respect for each other because the countries were built on moral codes, ideologies and religions dating centuries back, unlike this new, suddenly-appeared Singapore. Insufficient time has been given for the country to build its society.
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In Holland we have lots of bus lanes so taking the bus is pretty much always a smooth ride.
Actually this answer makes no sense upon rereading it.
Buses are never that packed in holland except when i take the bus to the university in which case the bus driver just shouts over the microphone to everyone to move to the back of the bus.
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On May 08 2009 20:33 pachi wrote:
you two seem too close, are you sure there isn't a hidden blossoming romance?
On topic, people are generally ok here but there are numerous times when some people need to get yelled at to move. Compared to my recent visit to hong kong though theres a lot more seats here which are good for inciting people to move inwards.
I must say, when I read the 2nd post in this thread + Show Spoiler +On May 07 2009 17:33 konadora wrote:
Thanks Smix :D
Really eases my load haha 
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
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Smix
United States4549 Posts
Oh my god this is ridiculous -___-
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Valhalla18444 Posts
i experience this as well
so i say 'get out of the way, man' and point behind them and they look behind them at the gigantic open space and get the fuck out of the way
if they just aren't paying attention i'm polite but if they give me that indignant stare like they dare me to tell them to move their ass, i tell them to move their ass. as it turns out i end up telling a lot of people to move their ass
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
I'm so glad you're in Singapore to teach these ignorants some lesson.
Even I too sometimes can't take it, and just shout at the people "Can you guys fucking move?" (yes that whole phase) Not in my school uniform though.
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konadora and smix, maybe you should exchange MSN and get to know each other better?
how old are you both?
you would make such a cute couple!
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Valhalla18444 Posts
whoever picks the other up, i'll be on their porch in a rocking chair holding a shotgun
i will not have my blue stars fraternizing. it diminishes productivity.
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Smix
United States4549 Posts
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Valhalla18444 Posts
konadora though add me to msn so we can get some beers or something though - graedusx@hotmail.com
the rest of you fools (cough fucking cough snowbird) can feel free to add me as well if you don't mind nonstop biting criticism
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
loooooool
sure, gimme a month so I turn 18
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