Originally posted by Lingos:
Have you seen the number of threads in chit chat with ramblings in
Singlish to such an extent that i can't understand what they are
talking about?
if u can't understand, don't reply. u obviously don't respect
singlish enough to understand it.
If you read the thread. He's saying.. why put foreign talents
who can't speak english in retail jobs etc.
I collapsed when this girl in the now defunct Metro said, "May i
hellp chu."
yes.. she could've been a local ah-lian or a malaysian or a
mainland chinese. and your point is?
CX, have you always associated with the minority of people in Sg
-> Pre-Uni and Uni students?
And are you refering to Europeans where English is not their first
language. Even the wogs are more comprehendable.
i have a polyphonic circle of friends.
and that is why i would hesitate to claim that even the "wogs" are
more comprehensible.
i know an italian who makes a conscious effort to speak slowly so
pple can understand him better. i know a croatian who does the
same, cos if they speak normally, u're lost. they'll have italian,
croat, and goodness knows what else mixed in.
then there's this Irish guy... i always end up having to focus and
strain my ears, cos they speak really fast... or the londoner who
speaks cockney... whoa!
its just arrogance on your part to claim that "wogs" speaks better
english at any rate. many know that they need to slow down to be
understood and singaporeans make an effort to listen carefully to
avoid embarassing misunderstandings.
you, would rather just criticise.