Poor Sinkies.....when maid says the mum is dying, they refuse to believe the maid. But then when there is no trust, why allow that stranger into your own home in the first place?
The home is a sanctuary, refuge, safety. Refuse to trust the maid but demands she cooks for you, make your drink, care for your family?
Something is definitely wrong with these people. I can only surmise that they are KIASU, KIASI. Cursed to be forever distrustful. Eternally fearful of being cheated. They will get there eventually.
Hi Loofy, what you are saying is a little naive. It is not about Singapoeans being distrustful, but an issue of "once bitten twice shy". I've gotten lied to by maids i trusted and i also had money stolen by maids trusted. Of course i have had good ones, but they are rare.
A little piece of info for you and this was told to me by one of my maid when her contract ended. She said that many agencies would call my house in the afternoon offering to find new house for her and promise her the sky. These agencies got her number from other maids. So, you will never know if a maid really has someone dying or just finding an excuse.
I personally find that there is nothing wrong being careful and not take everyone's word immediately. It is good to do some verifications before deciding. If you think Singaporeans are a distrustful lot, you aparantly have not dealt with our other neighbours.