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Your comment is a logical assumption which can be generalized in human intercourse. But sometimes kindness does not work. I know it sounds inhumane but it has to do with the cultural thingy.
This is where singaporeans fail. We tend to make judgement and decisions based on our own values and social experiences, but fail to recognize and understand the social fabric of other cultures in foreign countries. Foreigners in certain cultures actually do think we are dumb when we exercise kindness, old foreign friends do take the time to explain to me regarding the evolution of their social culture and individual mental construct. I know it sounds socially unacceptable. And I am not trying to discourage kindess towards workers.
I am not against FT workers in general as you can see in one of my previous post and in other threads as well. But the policy and administration has led to many abuses that has domino effect on the damages already done and more to come.
In the past, I have also posted that we will be bullied and dicriminated by foreign health care workers when we grow old and be outnumbered. I am not trying to boast my foresight here, but highlighting it for readers consideration on what is to come if we continue. Well, then I may be wrong and I hope I am wrong and gladly be wrong
As I see it, our current NATIVE younger generation will soon be devoid of the chance to work overseas in the worlds growing economies. New citizens from prc, india, etc. bring along their children. Their command of native language and foreign social network is very much stronger than a native singaporean ah lian and ah beng. With the pro FT stance, I do not think FT academic qualifications are scrutinized with due diligence (it is almost impossible) before they are throw at and compete with our native citizens. Please think about it.
Even in prc, there exists inter-provincal prejudices. Anti FT is a natural symptom when it get too much and too hot. Just like too much sex, it becomes a chore rather than an enjoyment.:o
Where will this road lead to for native singaporeans?
This is where singaporeans fail. We tend to make judgement and decisions based on our own values and social experiences, but fail to recognize and understand the social fabric of other cultures in foreign countries. Foreigners in certain cultures actually do think we are dumb when we exercise kindness, old foreign friends do take the time to explain to me regarding the evolution of their social culture and individual mental construct. I know it sounds socially unacceptable. And I am not trying to discourage kindess towards workers.
I am not against FT workers in general as you can see in one of my previous post and in other threads as well. But the policy and administration has led to many abuses that has domino effect on the damages already done and more to come.
In the past, I have also posted that we will be bullied and dicriminated by foreign health care workers when we grow old and be outnumbered. I am not trying to boast my foresight here, but highlighting it for readers consideration on what is to come if we continue. Well, then I may be wrong and I hope I am wrong and gladly be wrong
As I see it, our current NATIVE younger generation will soon be devoid of the chance to work overseas in the worlds growing economies. New citizens from prc, india, etc. bring along their children. Their command of native language and foreign social network is very much stronger than a native singaporean ah lian and ah beng. With the pro FT stance, I do not think FT academic qualifications are scrutinized with due diligence (it is almost impossible) before they are throw at and compete with our native citizens. Please think about it.
Even in prc, there exists inter-provincal prejudices. Anti FT is a natural symptom when it get too much and too hot. Just like too much sex, it becomes a chore rather than an enjoyment.:o
Where will this road lead to for native singaporeans?
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, old man drifter is sleeping, you of all people should know how hard it is for old people to fall asleep.... you know what they say.....let sleepin' dogs lie...
