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sgbabydoll
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Someone in SB MOTH has said - "I cannot do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good I can do".
Even if what Siao said is a reality today, it doesn't mean we do nothing for a better tomorrow what. Goodness begins within ourselves.
Even if what Siao said is a reality today, it doesn't mean we do nothing for a better tomorrow what. Goodness begins within ourselves.
fyi, i m not the typical uncaring one....last time when i taking mrt, i also offer my seats to preggie ladies, cos i dun wan them to fall n miscarriage...but wat i saying is some pple mentality....
cuc, i think those who stroller gotta manage their time better..avoid peak hrs if possible
cuc, i think those who stroller gotta manage their time better..avoid peak hrs if possible
sgbabydoll
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Xiaoli, like you, I am thankful that my legs are still serving me well now, and it costs me nothing to give up a seat on public transport lor. Some more can bring a smile on others' face, why not.
just saying that it's kind of difficult to avoid peak hours esp. for working moms like me .. either we have to wake up super early to avoid the rush hour or we have to negotiate to start work later ..
ok so i do have private transport but for those who can't afford, taking a cab is an expensive option just so others are not inconvenienced ..
ok so i do have private transport but for those who can't afford, taking a cab is an expensive option just so others are not inconvenienced ..
true, not everyone is rich enuff to have ppte tpt or can take cab...hence, u will be stuck in the middle n can hope for the best..
i ever remembered one evening aft work take train, got a couple w 2 kids, 2 strollers n few big bags of shopping goods (think sales time), they took up bloody so many space n pple cant even get into the train...u c tis, are they irresponsible??..cant they just go take a cab??
i ever remembered one evening aft work take train, got a couple w 2 kids, 2 strollers n few big bags of shopping goods (think sales time), they took up bloody so many space n pple cant even get into the train...u c tis, are they irresponsible??..cant they just go take a cab??
xiao_li_64
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Cuc, i think that anybody has the right to take any public transport at any given time of the day. That's why i think it's so important for ppl to be more considerate towards others who are less fortunate. Bcos that's the least we can do.
xiao_li_64
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Morning Skylar!
Talking abt inconsiderate ppl in the mrt or buses.
Talking abt inconsiderate ppl in the mrt or buses.
dead_heart
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ah siao, not everyone is able to afford the high cab fare nowadays...... it will eat into their daily expense.
although the gov is 'painting' a very rosy picture of the economy, but not everyone 'benefit' from this. there are still ppl earning less than $1k per mth and need to feed 5-6 mouths....... and not everyone is getting 3-6mths bonus..... some dun even have bonus at all.....
although the gov is 'painting' a very rosy picture of the economy, but not everyone 'benefit' from this. there are still ppl earning less than $1k per mth and need to feed 5-6 mouths....... and not everyone is getting 3-6mths bonus..... some dun even have bonus at all.....
dead_heart
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i think the couple with the 2 kids has every right as everyone to take the mrt.
it doesn't mean they have the money to shop means they must also have the money to take cab. who knows, the family had been saving for a long time for this shopping spree...... this is based on assumption oni....... everyone, dun get too work up hor
it doesn't mean they have the money to shop means they must also have the money to take cab. who knows, the family had been saving for a long time for this shopping spree...... this is based on assumption oni....... everyone, dun get too work up hor
xiao_li_64
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Skylar, i think it's not right to say ppl giam lah cos everybody has their own difficulties.
green_tranquility
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"i ever remembered one evening aft work take train, got a couple w 2 kids, 2 strollers n few big bags of shopping goods (think sales time), they took up bloody so many space n pple cant even get into the train...u c tis, are they irresponsible??..cant they just go take a cab??"
Maybe they want to save on transport or it's faster to reach home by mrt. Honestly, I see nothing wrong to board mrts with big bags or stroller etc. Don't you think they may have also waited for a few mrts to pass by to board one that has enough space?
Haha maybe in 5 years time, Siao will be occupying the whole lift space with his stroller, big grocery bags and pregnant wife. Then other people can't squeeze into the life as a result
Maybe they want to save on transport or it's faster to reach home by mrt. Honestly, I see nothing wrong to board mrts with big bags or stroller etc. Don't you think they may have also waited for a few mrts to pass by to board one that has enough space?
Haha maybe in 5 years time, Siao will be occupying the whole lift space with his stroller, big grocery bags and pregnant wife. Then other people can't squeeze into the life as a result
xiao_li_64
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Siao, ya i also dont understand why they need so many kids. But someone told me b4 that those older generation of Malays tend to have many kids (despite of their financial limitations) bcos their religion doesnt allow them to use precautions. I shall not be critical here cos dun wana end up in subordinate court. Haha
xiao_li_64
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Thats why the big families you tend to see are mostly malay families.
xiao_li_64
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Oops, protection, not precautions. Haha
green_tranquility
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Haha Spore govt wants to increase our population to 6 millions! Kaoz there's not enough space for everyone.
dead_heart
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gallie, those with oni one income but multiple mouths to feed, they live within their means...... no holiday, no shopping, no restaurant.... basically, no luxury..... i should say this depends individually lah, there's no rite or wrong.
xiao_li_64
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Greenie, ya boy! If it gets too crammed, then we shd consider migrating somewhere else instead. haha... Just dont ask me to go back to my country 
govt very worried abt chinese (s'porean born & breed) population decreasing...my colleagues (filipino) were laughing that s'pore govt has to encourage citizens to increase population by giving $$$ & in return the strategy doesn't really seems to work but whereas in phillipines, they have to be fine for over population from each household... hahahahaha
hmmm...
wat Xiaoli say also true la..kekek.. ok cannot say giam.. say giam ku can? lol...
well i know some pple just dun take cab one.. i hv seen before ah..
Siao..
u know those big plastic containers that Carrefour sell for storage? I saw before a woman sit on those 2 seaters on MRT then she put her containers on 1 of the seat leh!! nabz.. cannot put on floor meh? hng!
wat Xiaoli say also true la..kekek.. ok cannot say giam.. say giam ku can? lol...
well i know some pple just dun take cab one.. i hv seen before ah..
Siao..
u know those big plastic containers that Carrefour sell for storage? I saw before a woman sit on those 2 seaters on MRT then she put her containers on 1 of the seat leh!! nabz.. cannot put on floor meh? hng!
green_tranquility
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Gallie,
Now we women have to work to support our hdb/condo for 20-30 years. I will delay childbirth to as late as possible. It's too tough working and babysitting at same time!
Now we women have to work to support our hdb/condo for 20-30 years. I will delay childbirth to as late as possible. It's too tough working and babysitting at same time!
green_tranquility
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DINK??
xiao_li_64
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Skylar, now that's what i call INCONSIDERATE. I really cannot tahan those ppl who put their stuff on the empty seats beside them on a crowded public transport leh! They purposely one lor!
green_tranquility
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Xiaoli,
If you are daring enough, you can act blur and sit on their things on the seat!
If you are daring enough, you can act blur and sit on their things on the seat!
sgbabydoll
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Siao, even now you have OK pay, you also don't dare to get married. I can't imagine you getting a low pay, you probably can't live a day. Haha
xiao_li_64
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Greenie, i will purposely choose to sit beside them. I am like that one. Hahaha
green_tranquility
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sori hor, if i c anyone occupying 1 seat for their stuff, i will either take it up & return to him/her or simply tell her straight i 1 to sit!
there's once i told this lady occupying 1 seat for her shopping bags & she looked around & tell me there's another sit behind which i can take. i told her right to her face that she paid for the bus fare is meant for one seat & not two, so i have the right to choose any seats tat i 1 since i paid the same per person fare! very idiotic person...can't stand.
there's once i told this lady occupying 1 seat for her shopping bags & she looked around & tell me there's another sit behind which i can take. i told her right to her face that she paid for the bus fare is meant for one seat & not two, so i have the right to choose any seats tat i 1 since i paid the same per person fare! very idiotic person...can't stand.
so hungry now but if i eat then i will spoil my appetite for lunch .. have to tahan!!!!
hahahah .. last time people earned even less but could afford to have lots of children. nowadays it's not just the malay families that have a number of children .. perhaps baby bonus plays a part? anyways nowadays people don't really adhere to the religious aspect of it - some couples plan when they want to have kids, if ever.
hahahah .. last time people earned even less but could afford to have lots of children. nowadays it's not just the malay families that have a number of children .. perhaps baby bonus plays a part? anyways nowadays people don't really adhere to the religious aspect of it - some couples plan when they want to have kids, if ever.
dolly, i agree w u..but then human being will adjust themselves under diff environment..b4 i jump to tis current job, i also dun spend much..now my pay higher but i also spend much more!!!....
so its really up to individual..just tat have such low income n still wanna have family, sigh, really tough
so its really up to individual..just tat have such low income n still wanna have family, sigh, really tough
xiao_li_64
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Some ppl do things first and plan later. Which is quite sad. That's why they end up with necessities & bills which they cannot pay.
gallie: I face these idiots everyday. Some idiot uni students will put their bag on the chair, or worse yet, the seat next to them is empty and they still buay zi dong when the whole bus is full, never move aside to let someone else sit! Usually I will give that person my dirtiest look--almost always works.
Once I was waiting for 96 and when it came, the whole front was crowded but the back was empty! And people were refusing to move to the back, so I walked to the back door which was open and yelled into the bus, "Will you all move your fat arses and shift to the back so that others can get on? F---ing morons!" Then they slowly start moving in. IDIOTS.
But anyway, to tell a nice story, I was on the MRT one day, train was slightly crowded, and a pregnant lady got on. An old man gave up his seat for her, which she took. Then a young man gave up his seat for the old man. =) It's always nice to see that happen.
Once I was waiting for 96 and when it came, the whole front was crowded but the back was empty! And people were refusing to move to the back, so I walked to the back door which was open and yelled into the bus, "Will you all move your fat arses and shift to the back so that others can get on? F---ing morons!" Then they slowly start moving in. IDIOTS.
But anyway, to tell a nice story, I was on the MRT one day, train was slightly crowded, and a pregnant lady got on. An old man gave up his seat for her, which she took. Then a young man gave up his seat for the old man. =) It's always nice to see that happen.
xiao_li_64
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Haha, that's so true Gallie *Wink*
xiao_li_64
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Sylphide, you are my idol, man!!
In many cases they do rely on the strong familial ties that exist in the community, this is especially so for Malay families because the support level at community levels is very high. They also tend to rely on government support in the form of education bursaries and aid. My mum was a teacher in a neighbourhood school and close to 90% of all financial aid cases were from big families.
yeah sylphide...that's true! it simply boils me up when such incidents happened & me too, nvr failed to give my most 'pleasant' look to them!
true true... it's nice to see that thoughtful act but wouldn't it be nice if the young man were to give up his seat to the pregnant lady in the 1st place leh? heheehhehee...
once i was with my mummy on a bus & the bus is full of poly students. no one gave up the seats to her & the 'green' seats were taken up by two elderly couple, so no choice. then to my surprise, one young ah beng gave up the seat to my mummy & get his gf (i tink) ah lian to give up the seat to me so that me & my mummy could sit together. how thoughtful ah beng & ah lian can be comparing to those poly students inside the bus...=)
true true... it's nice to see that thoughtful act but wouldn't it be nice if the young man were to give up his seat to the pregnant lady in the 1st place leh? heheehhehee...
once i was with my mummy on a bus & the bus is full of poly students. no one gave up the seats to her & the 'green' seats were taken up by two elderly couple, so no choice. then to my surprise, one young ah beng gave up the seat to my mummy & get his gf (i tink) ah lian to give up the seat to me so that me & my mummy could sit together. how thoughtful ah beng & ah lian can be comparing to those poly students inside the bus...=)
sylphide: the other day me and the family were at vivocity having lunch at the indian restaurant there - there was a birthday party going on at the same time. the parents were not keeping an eye on the children - they were running all over the place, knocking into the other patrons etc etc etc .. one group of diners even moved indoors cos it was too noisy .. the husband told me he was going to tell the parents off but i stopped him .. i don't like confrontations .. the same thing happened when the daughter was admitted to the hospital - the lady whose son was also admitted to the bed just opposite of daughter's was telling her life story on the phone so loudly that other patients and their families even know how much money she has in her bank account .. aiyoh, even after security told her not to make so much noise in the ward, she still continued to make a racket and all 5 of them - yes, FIVE - stayed overnight and went 'ssh ssh ssh' when the other patients (all small children) started crying in the night .. the husband wanted to tell her off too but i told him no cos he was going to go home and i was the one staying there .. hahahaha, scared cos she was bigger than me!
