I spoke to many foreigners who have been in Singapore for at least 10 years. Most of them told me that they find Singaporeans more cultured, more helpeful and more knowledgeable than most citizens in other countries, sometime these foreigners also didn't like their own native people. When I asked them what they think about PAP criticised about Singaporeans being pampered, timid and expensive, they all agreed it was because many LOCAL SMEs wanted it that way to make foreign workers (not just local) feel cheaper. Many of these foreigners do not like working for Local Boss, they felt underpaid and unhappy working for such companies and it was hard to find another job if they leave. So they kept quiet and hope someday they can leave the company & this country after earning just enough to bring back to their country. Overall, they do not believe Singaporans are 3rd world citizen. PAP degrading Singaporeans are meant for the benefit of employers, afterall this is Singapore Inc, PAP is the largest employers to benefit from cheap labour, not Singaporeans.