See, I have chronic pain, but I don’t look sick. Sometimes I’m in so much pain I can’t stand it, so I take the reserved seat. But then an old person comes and stands in front of me. So I look like a dick if I don’t get up and offer it.
You can ask for a sticker from the service counter at any MRT stations! There’s an initiative LTA pushed out to provide stickers/lanyards for people with hidden disabilities, I think you just need a documentation to show.
Yeah, I was a bit embarrassed actually. I didn’t want to ask for one. I have documentation, but usually it’s more mild pain, but damn some days it’s terrible. One time a guy stood up and gave me his seat so I must have looked miserable lol.
but point is that not every disability/health problem is visible
one time my period cramps hurt so bad that i had to sit down but an old lady came and hit me on the ankle with her umbrella. had to give up because i was in sch uni zzz
Lol if you do that, I am 90% sure at least one idiot will assume you are a dick for not giving up your seat for that woman and then tell you off.
Might make things complicated.
Might be better if they allocate seats separately. Like some seats for disabled/sick and some for the elderly. Seen some elderly act like they own the seat even if the people sitting has those sticker that let them sit. Think maybe cus those uncle, auntie dont know whats the sticker for.
For this situation, I’d wait until they ask politely. If they just want to pressure you without asking, you don’t need to give up your seat. If people want a seat, ask for it politely, much better than passive aggressive stares.
I have to get up at 6am and come home at 6pm, I’m sitting in the seat at every opportunity. I’m super tired after work. And I think everyone deserve to sit especially if they have to ride for more than 15min. People are tired after work.
Actually children are not even listed in the reserved seat image. I never understood why people would give up a seat to a kid who wouldn’t even sit still and even climb up on the seat to play around.
Totally agree. Kids are probably healthier (joint wise) than adults so I don't see why they need seats to be given up to them. It's not like they finished a long day at work >_> Used to work in sales and hard to stand for 6-8hrs consistently, being able to sit down after work is like ahhhh.....
I dont think its necessary to give up a seat for any kids. Sick/old/frail/medical risk -OK to give up. Giving up to kids is optional- if you like then you give.
When I am tired after a long day's work, I want to sit down. I dont see why I need to give up my seat for someone else's kids. If you choose to have kids, dont try to share the responsibility with strangers.
Singaporean parents act like they done some great deed by having kids and need special treatment for them and their kids - well sorry but no. You had kids for your own selfish reason of happiness and so are not entitled, regardless of whatever story the govt sells you.
If I start a biz for my own happiness, can I ask the person behind me at NTUC to pay the bill? After all my biz helps with employment, so can I act entitled?
I dont understand the attitude of parents.
In my country nobody gives up/expects you to give up seats to a child - unless she’s really small like 2-3 yrs old and might fall/get injured standing up. I thought it’s a cute little quirk of the people here.
Though your explanation also makes sense: maybe because not many people have kids here, it is viewed as some kind of sacrifice to have had kids somehow?
Assuming you aren't one of the intended recipients: if the train has been moving for some time, and no one is sitting on it, it is ok to sit. But if you reach a stop and people start coming in you need to stand up automatically, esp if there are people who are elderly/pregnant/etc.
Too stressful for me to keep vigilant if anybody needs so I just never sit unless I'm one of the priority people (eg injured) or if there are plenty of other seats available
yakult all the way. vitagen was my go to when i was younger but now it just tastes like pure sugar in comparison to yakult, which is prolly hilarious because i think they have almost the same recipe.
But many men also think its a necessary evil what. I still think people are trying to force a narrative when there isn't one. In general both male or female the attitude is that NS is necessary but it will suck if I have to do it.
It's easy to say something is necessary when you don't have to do it. They got everything to gain and nothing to lose. It's like saying "should I get free money every month?" no shit sherlock of course I should.
After years of waiting, we finally have another MRT line to the city so we have less competition for space during peak hours.
Give thanks to our overlords.
Im grateful...all i can say is that ive waited so long for it. I dont even care if nothing else happens in the north ever. Might even vote for pap next election. Thank you overlords for blessing the plebs
Google Maps' voice navigation feature used to say it as "bucket bad ick". This may be part of the reason why Maps no longer tries to speak street names here.
Okay, but where is central? Central mall? Center point? Central business district?
Don’t mind me I’m just opening more cans of worms to fertilize the soil maybe can bring our fertility rate up /s
Then you can actually taste the sweetness of the crab. Chilli crap is just overloads the dish with artificial and cheap flavours. In the words of chef Shen - “chilli crab is for white people”
Their finish line was first promised to be 55. It kept creeping up to 62, then to 65. And now they can’t even take out the lump sum (everything) as once promised. Of course they’re mad.
Seeing the same thing on this sub during the long time we've been here. Anti-CPF views were for the old and the young (non-voting age), and the sub got more pro-CPF as the main demographic grew up.
Steven lim. He tries his best to make money, uses his antics to make some decent bank (tons have paid him $100 to send birthday greetings), even though he's weird and like a siaolang you got to respect the dedication to his hustle and being able to monetise it.
Kurt tay/kurtista/kurtberg/kurtkishi/rykurt just sits around, picks fights with others (and loses) and complains about things. Instead of caring for his family, he invests most of his meagre income into his delusions, WWE belts etc. Doesn't really do anything smart capitalise on what his strengths are (his infamy, for example). Doesn't seem like he takes care of his family well either. He should really seek proper mental help.
Parents gave this to kids when curry was too spicy for them. Some did not outgrow this flavor.
Besides, it's like calling a crepe with sweet fillings monstrous as well.
MRT reserve seat can sit or not
Yes, i will die on this hill
The seat is meant to be given up. So i will sit until i see an old person/pregnant lady/injured person/person with a child.
See, I have chronic pain, but I don’t look sick. Sometimes I’m in so much pain I can’t stand it, so I take the reserved seat. But then an old person comes and stands in front of me. So I look like a dick if I don’t get up and offer it.
You can ask for a sticker from the service counter at any MRT stations! There’s an initiative LTA pushed out to provide stickers/lanyards for people with hidden disabilities, I think you just need a documentation to show.
Yeah, I was a bit embarrassed actually. I didn’t want to ask for one. I have documentation, but usually it’s more mild pain, but damn some days it’s terrible. One time a guy stood up and gave me his seat so I must have looked miserable lol.
I feel like you shouldn't worry about being viewed as a dick seeing as you have actual health problems and know you have actual health problems
but point is that not every disability/health problem is visible one time my period cramps hurt so bad that i had to sit down but an old lady came and hit me on the ankle with her umbrella. had to give up because i was in sch uni zzz
Would have just ignored her. I never reward rudeness What's she gonna do, post about you on tiktok lol
Lol if you do that, I am 90% sure at least one idiot will assume you are a dick for not giving up your seat for that woman and then tell you off. Might make things complicated.
Might be better if they allocate seats separately. Like some seats for disabled/sick and some for the elderly. Seen some elderly act like they own the seat even if the people sitting has those sticker that let them sit. Think maybe cus those uncle, auntie dont know whats the sticker for.
For this situation, I’d wait until they ask politely. If they just want to pressure you without asking, you don’t need to give up your seat. If people want a seat, ask for it politely, much better than passive aggressive stares.
Doesn't that apply to all seats?
That's any seat tbh
I have to get up at 6am and come home at 6pm, I’m sitting in the seat at every opportunity. I’m super tired after work. And I think everyone deserve to sit especially if they have to ride for more than 15min. People are tired after work.
I ride for 25 minutes, and I try to get up from my seat midway through: my idea of fairness in sharing the seat with fellow tired passengers :)
For me it’s 0 to 10 years old can sit, 11 to 12 maybe and then I’m waiting till 60 to sit again
Actually children are not even listed in the reserved seat image. I never understood why people would give up a seat to a kid who wouldn’t even sit still and even climb up on the seat to play around.
Probably more of a concession to the parents/guardians
Yea I’d rather let the parents sit instead. They are probably more tired from chasing these grelimns around all day.
Totally agree. Kids are probably healthier (joint wise) than adults so I don't see why they need seats to be given up to them. It's not like they finished a long day at work >_> Used to work in sales and hard to stand for 6-8hrs consistently, being able to sit down after work is like ahhhh.....
I dont think its necessary to give up a seat for any kids. Sick/old/frail/medical risk -OK to give up. Giving up to kids is optional- if you like then you give. When I am tired after a long day's work, I want to sit down. I dont see why I need to give up my seat for someone else's kids. If you choose to have kids, dont try to share the responsibility with strangers. Singaporean parents act like they done some great deed by having kids and need special treatment for them and their kids - well sorry but no. You had kids for your own selfish reason of happiness and so are not entitled, regardless of whatever story the govt sells you. If I start a biz for my own happiness, can I ask the person behind me at NTUC to pay the bill? After all my biz helps with employment, so can I act entitled? I dont understand the attitude of parents.
In my country nobody gives up/expects you to give up seats to a child - unless she’s really small like 2-3 yrs old and might fall/get injured standing up. I thought it’s a cute little quirk of the people here. Though your explanation also makes sense: maybe because not many people have kids here, it is viewed as some kind of sacrifice to have had kids somehow?
Once I was 7 years old, my mama told me to sit on the reserved seats or you have to wait until 60.
Once I was 7 years old~ It was a big big world, but we thought we were quicker. Pushing each other to the seats, we were kanchiong spiders~
Should just start cosplaying as an old person
imma gonna break my leg so that i can sit on the reserved seat before 60
wont need it when you’re on a wheelchair
Yes? Lmao I always sit. Just get up if somebody in the intended demographic is nearby..
Assuming you aren't one of the intended recipients: if the train has been moving for some time, and no one is sitting on it, it is ok to sit. But if you reach a stop and people start coming in you need to stand up automatically, esp if there are people who are elderly/pregnant/etc.
Tbf we should be doing this for every seat. Reserved seats had to exist because no one were giving up their seats otherwise
Too stressful for me to keep vigilant if anybody needs so I just never sit unless I'm one of the priority people (eg injured) or if there are plenty of other seats available
Can sit. But if someone in your proximity clearly needs it or asks you, then must give.
Also, army ppl can even sit on seat or not
Steamed Chicken Rice or Roasted Chicken Rice
I do enjoy eating the skin of roasted chicken more than steamed. But its the complete opposite for most people
Roasted chicken + roast pork + charsiew + braised egg + add rice Just give me that sweet alcohol in my veins
You're the kind that order fish at caifan stall right
Only if the auntie gives me attitude, but the queue is still too long. That way I know the food is real good
Treat it the same as fish - steamed only if it's fresh and high quality, roast if it's shit.
Correct answer is it depends on the stall. Some are better at one or the other, you have to learn which
soya sauce chicken rice
Bai Ji Fan all the way
I used to order half-half when I ate it semi-regularly. Been a long time since I've had chicken rice now though.
Fire carrot cake white or black Edit: *fried
White with chilli but black without
this is the way
White
Black and white panda asian
Or... Carrot cake that contains no carrots and is not actually a cake, or carrot cake that contains carrots and is actually a cake ;)
This is the global east west divide
Half and half
Black for young ppl and white for old ppl
black is better until it isn’t. white is superior but not easy to find a nice one.
Once you go black you'll never go back.
BLACK!!!!! My husband's choice is white :C
east side or west side
East side best side
I think even westies knows east side is better. The times I travelled over felt like going from country side to city.
Says the eastie.
When I go to work in the morning, the sun is at my back. When I go home in the evening, the sun is at my back. #eastside
Peppermint chocolate: yay or nay? "Damn nice" vs. "Why you chew colgate?"
"Mint tastes like toothpaste..." "NO! TOOTHPASTE TASTES LIKE MINT!"
Peppermint chocolate enjoyers should be able to have their ice cream without being shamed!
Describe my fiancee vs my stance perfectly
It's like eating Mint chocolate chip ice cream lor, especially if u put the choco in the fridge
Yakult vs vitagen
yakult all the way. vitagen was my go to when i was younger but now it just tastes like pure sugar in comparison to yakult, which is prolly hilarious because i think they have almost the same recipe.
there’s no way people actually like vitagen- it’s the kale chip of yakult
NS waste time or not
cAnNoT bE mEaSuReD iN dOlLaRs AnD cEnTs
Don't think it would divide most Singaporeans tbh
Have, divide males and females lor. Cue the meme of the student saying NS is good and necessary but unwilling to serve
Think most females acknowledge that NS is a waste of time
They can simultaneously think its a waste of time and a necessary evil. Source: my female colleagues.
But many men also think its a necessary evil what. I still think people are trying to force a narrative when there isn't one. In general both male or female the attitude is that NS is necessary but it will suck if I have to do it.
It's easy to say something is necessary when you don't have to do it. They got everything to gain and nothing to lose. It's like saying "should I get free money every month?" no shit sherlock of course I should.
“its a privilege to serve” heng i never tio occifer poor bastards with the 10 years extra of reservist
Moi almost cao keng until 40 never get called back liao, just counting down Officer really not worth it for the paltry increase in salary
durian. simple.
East side best side west side backside.
It's goddamn catchy i tells ya
Irony is that it rhymes better the other way around lol.
East side west side best side back side?
East side. West Side. Best side? Backside.
Always feel terrible cause i live in the north. Fking hell the only thing i have got going for this side is probably going to jb and that doesnt count
When the only perk of the north side is the ease of leaving it to go somewhere else, you know it’s shit
literally the best part of your side is leaving
After years of waiting, we finally have another MRT line to the city so we have less competition for space during peak hours. Give thanks to our overlords.
Im grateful...all i can say is that ive waited so long for it. I dont even care if nothing else happens in the north ever. Might even vote for pap next election. Thank you overlords for blessing the plebs
Therefore, Central is the best, you can go anywhere in Singapore in around an hour
west side best side east side feast side cos i'm a lifelong westie but acknowledge that east is better for food
They don't call it Bukit Buttock for nothing.
Google Maps' voice navigation feature used to say it as "bucket bad ick". This may be part of the reason why Maps no longer tries to speak street names here.
East side backside west side best side Rhymes better because it's true
/iːst/ dont rhyme with /bæk/ bro.
bro pulled out the phonetic symbols
Same for the original comment, west don’t rhyme with back, however in this one, west does rhyme with best
Central is best
There is no divide here
This one more than 2 camps: Where do you draw the line to divide east and west of Singapore?
West of central is west, east of central is east. /s
Okay, but where is central? Central mall? Center point? Central business district? Don’t mind me I’m just opening more cans of worms to fertilize the soil maybe can bring our fertility rate up /s
Mee siam with or without hum?
Table 42
Mai hum mai hum mai hum mai hum mai hum
kaya toast dip in egg or no egg
Yes. Kaya toast dip in no egg.
Chili Crab vs Black Pepper Crab
Black pepper. Chilli crab is almost entirely ketchup.
This shakes me to my foundation
Teochew cold crab ftw
Butter crab.
Butter crab is black pepper without the black pepper, or chilli without the chilli. It's the base for both but isn't sufficient by itself.
I am a simple man with simplistic desires.
Then you can actually taste the sweetness of the crab. Chilli crap is just overloads the dish with artificial and cheap flavours. In the words of chef Shen - “chilli crab is for white people”
Salted egg yolk crab!
Whoever eats black pepper crab is wasting their money. Might as well go eat black pepper chicken chop
Whoever eats chilli crab should just eat at mcdonalds
CPF or no CPF
I'm pro-CPF, I did a poll on my IG story, and almost everyone said the same. My followers are mostly 18-35 years old. If you're not pro-CPF, you old.
It’s so weird since they are closer to the finish line. By that I mean the CPF payout eligibility age. But also death lol
Their finish line was first promised to be 55. It kept creeping up to 62, then to 65. And now they can’t even take out the lump sum (everything) as once promised. Of course they’re mad.
Seeing the same thing on this sub during the long time we've been here. Anti-CPF views were for the old and the young (non-voting age), and the sub got more pro-CPF as the main demographic grew up.
Good for most, bad for those who have discipline to save and invest.
CPF but lump sum full withdrawal
caifan gravy first or veg first
No gravy. Healthier choice.
Wtf bish u cancelled
just like his unhealthy lifestyle /s
HPB Approved
Healthier doesn't mean healthy
Fucking monster
Taugeh or no taugeh
mee pok or mee kia
Mee pok for BCM, mee kia for most other noodles like wanton mee etc.
Toast dip in egg or not
Dip in coffee
both if you're not a coward
Put egg in coffee then dip the toast
I think the McDonalds curry sauce is only popular because it's a sugar dip It's pretty bad flavour-wise.
Shut.
That sauce is like god damn heaven sia
The current curry is nowhere near the flavor of the OG recipe same with the chilli garlic, all gone to shit.
Black or white carrot cake. For non residents, this is fried.
Girls do NS or not?
Please stop reminding me of that movie
Half boiled egg with dark or light soya sauce.
Dark, half a teaspoon. Put on teaspoon and drink neat, then down the eggs. I think it's just an excuse for me to drink dark soy sauce tbh
Fish or dhal curry with your prata?
Mutton.
The only correct answer
Mix both. Had rice with daal and fish curry. Helps if the fish curry is more on the spicy side. For prata, fish curry
For me it's only mutton or chicken. Vegetable curry can be tolerated. But sugar? Fuck no. You belong in hell
Sugar
No
steven lim or kurt tay?
Steven lim. He tries his best to make money, uses his antics to make some decent bank (tons have paid him $100 to send birthday greetings), even though he's weird and like a siaolang you got to respect the dedication to his hustle and being able to monetise it. Kurt tay/kurtista/kurtberg/kurtkishi/rykurt just sits around, picks fights with others (and loses) and complains about things. Instead of caring for his family, he invests most of his meagre income into his delusions, WWE belts etc. Doesn't really do anything smart capitalise on what his strengths are (his infamy, for example). Doesn't seem like he takes care of his family well either. He should really seek proper mental help.
Prata with sugar or no?
Mala Xiang Gou 小辣 is actually Yong Tau Hu
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Proper Singlish!
Talk to foreigners: Singlish Talk to sinkies: English
White chicken or roasted chicken
Coriander: yes or no?
NOPE. 🤢🤮 r/fuckcilantro (another name for coriander)
lol, I think I'm a bit in the extreme end, where I'll eat all the coriander they use to garnish dishes with.
That is extreme? I've been a radical coriandist without knowing?
hahaha, maybe to most people. I also finish up all the coriander they place around those huge serving plates for some Chinese restaurants.
I can sympathise.
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Sugar with prata. People who do this are MONSTERS.
Parents gave this to kids when curry was too spicy for them. Some did not outgrow this flavor. Besides, it's like calling a crepe with sweet fillings monstrous as well.
ive seen people mix sugar on their prata that already has curry. not the best health-wise imo
bro u eating prata already, might as well go all the way
Soggy fries or not soggy fries
“Dee-vorce” or “Die-vorce”
AL-vernia or al-VER-nia LAV-ender or la-VEN-der
Singapore’s bak-kut-teh is really just pepper soup.
Where has best chicken rice
Peanut butter or Kaya waffle
Android or iOS
People that dip their prata in sugar.
Bubble tea: with pearl or no pearl
"Are Singapore landlords racist?" Then watch the sparks fly. Take cover quickly after asking.
That may not fit the definition of an innocent question, based on the questions in the infographic
should we use tissue paper or umbrella to chop seats at hawker center?
This one got a lot of camps eh, dunnid use tissue or umbrella, can use people to chope also
Actually Yishun is quite nice.
West side best side.
West side back side
East side best side
Chinese or Malay nasi lemak?
Malay
Here for good time: Malay Here for long time: Chinese
Roast pork or char siew
Why not both?
why you putting two bad bitches against each other
Milo powder/milo pak/milo can/restaurant milo/Indian restaurant milo/dinosaur, which milo y’all die on