generally, isnt it a shame that a chinese cant speak
chinese or arent interested in conversing in chinese? the
same goes for a malay or indian who cant speak their own language
(never met one until today. but plenty in the case of
chinese)
i know a lot of people defended this situation by saying all
singaporeans study and speak english because of
survival.
but the unfortunate thing is a lot of local chinese arent
interested in learning chinese or are not interested in conversing
in chinese.
why? because the english language is more 'high
class'? i cant help but believe that many chinese actually
think or feel that way.
its the fault of our educational system that local chinese
can hardly speak the chinese language and
dialects.
i think it is only 'normal' for a mainland chinese to want to
converse in chinese with a fellow chinese, regardless of
nationality.
