i went for my tuition this morning.
a lesson that i won't forget.

They say Singaporeans are always commended because they can SPEAK well in English. However, caucasians such as Americans or Australians have a difficult time understanding Singaporeans.
Why?
Since Singaporeans can speak well in English, then why is it that caucasians can't understand us?

Let me ask you a question.

Why are you late for school?
So simple right? HOW THE FUCK can i get it wrong?
Think of an answer.
NOW.
































Does your answer includes any of these?
1. It was raining
2. I overslept
or related reasons.

A typical Singaporean will usually respond with such answers. 9/10 of Singaporeans usually do that. No, thats not speculation. Next time try it on your friends and compare the results. Students answering these questions usually think their answers are correct and at the same time assuming they had answered the teacher's question.

BUT....

"So what?!?"
So what if its raining? Have you answered my question?
No you have'nt!



Look closely at the question again.
Read: Why are you late?


Wheres the damn link? It can be raining but it does'nt mean that you have to be late.
It is raining but there's no traffic jam. I can still reach school in time.
Yes, so what if its raining?

The answer, "It was raining" sounds perfect to a question that asked, "What was the weather like?" Isn't it?

Hmm, confused? Yes, i am very confused too.

But as my tuition teacher goes on, i realise that whenever we say simple answers, our answers contradicts with our mind. There isn't a link in our answers. You can't expect people to make a link from inference by listening to your answer and that's why some people just don't understand us, Singaporeans.

Lets compare another answer.
"I was caught in a rain"
What does that answer tells you?
It was raining and i am stuck in it and hence i could'nt reach school in time.

Look at the original answer again.
"It was raining"
Yes, it was raining cats and dogs.
But how did the damn rain delayed you then?
Now thats a missing link.


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Ok here are some interesting Q & A for you to figure out.

Student: Can i go to the toilet?
Teacher: Yes of course you can. But you may not.

Girlfriend(grinning): Will you please buy me that diamond ring?
Boyfriend has no choice but to buy for her. Because the way his girlfriend asked him left him with no choice.


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