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My Honest Thoughts on Living in Singapore for 1 Year
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2020
- Enable cc for English subtitles! I lived in Singapore since December 2018, and in this video, I decided to talk about my thoughts on living in this country. There are pros and cons on anything, and that is same with Singapore. I apologize if you felt disturbed in someway, but this is my honest opinion.. I really do love Singapore and am so excited to learn more about this country!
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正直、編集してから「ああ、ここもっと補足すべきだった」という点は多々あります。例えば「この国は日本よりゆるい」という点。これはあくまでぼくの経験だけであって、所得や立場によって捉え方が全く異なるかと思います。（例えばシンガポールは最低賃金がないので、ある意味日本の低所得者層は法にも守られている…という見方もあります）
ですので、あくまで「ぼく個人の経験談であって全員がそう感じるわけではない」ということをご理解お願いします。（当たり前っちゃ当たり前ですが、動画で補足し忘れたので）
シンガポールは意外と奥が深くて、長く滞在すればするほど新しい一面が見えたりします。今後、どれだけシンガポールにいるか正直不透明ですが、いまの気持ちとしては「もっと居たい、知りたい」です。
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Wow I did not expect to receive so many comments about the social etiquette part! But don't worry you guys are amazing and you should feel proud of it. I will make a separate video about things I like about Singapore. There are many.
And I feel like some of you don't really see the true side of the Japanese, so I will talk about that too someday. Thanks for watching and leaving comments!
But honestly I went to Japan before and I was at the train station that is 1 japanese lady instead of saying excuse me she just push her way through us. She was kind of rude but we ignore her haha ..maybe she is rushing
Lisa Chua You would be surprised that there are some Japanese who will just tsk someone loudly in Japan hahaha
Other things are like:
Doesn’t reject invitation directly and making you guess until the last minute.
Complimenting and apologising excessively but actually don’t mean it most of the time.
Pushing you in a non polite way, stepping on your feet and leaning their bodies on you in a packed train.
Making girls “serve” their male colleagues in drinking parties
Subordinates cannot leave their work earlier than the boss
Etc.
I don't like the heat but I can't stand the cold too...hahahaa
@@hikari443 maybe she thought u are from mainland China. Although I do not feel good to heard bout negativity in Singaporeans behaviours .but we have to admit we lack of those he mentioned. Nevermind.. let's work out and make Singapore a better place
@@user-wy4qg2px7d yeah lor maybe haha
Someone on Reddit once said this: Japanese and Singaporeans are opposites. Japanese are polite to acquaintances but reserved to close friends. And Singaporeans are aloof until you enter our inner circle and find us to be very warm and inviting.
i read something similar - japanese are polite but not kind; while singaporeans are kind but not polite. does that make sense? ;)
Its true and i believe its just our upbringing and trust issues but in my eyes, its understandable? We cant always trust one another to be nice people after all x'D But if theres someone in need and we can help, we usually do. I myself fainted in a mrt station before due to my low blood sugar, im alone and people around me does express their concern. Someone even suggested to phone the ambulance while some even helped me up on my arms respectfully. Some aunties even stayed nearby to ensure i am not taken advantage of neither. They all left after the official mrt workers came by to help me :)
Aki Akabane Thats amazing :)
@@soapy2587 yes it is! Its the first time after living for so long in my life at singapore, i really felt that singaporeans really can be considered kind. We're just slow in trusting x'D
Wow I think you're the first youtuber to ever do an honest review of Singapore. Better yet is that you don't sugarcoat it and are honest
to be honest, singaporeans very hard to please. if a foreigner say just 1 thing bad, they can expect to be "stomped" or something similar. remember when ghib did the first yishun video? he actually did get some hate from it, i dont freaking understand singaporeans sometimes, even when i am one myself.
Agreed. I like how he doesn't sugarcoat it. Very honest review. Singaporean btw.
@@eetchooarn it's true, honest reviews and feedbacks are good for us to take stock on how others view us to make improvements. Any culture in the world has its good and bad points and it depends on how one willing to accept and adapt to make one happy to live where they are.
@@hironyx haahhhaha
You know “ mass com” is very scary in Japan.
Their networking influences can literally kill
It’s not just here but everywhere lah
日本人は「他人に迷惑をかけない」ことがベースになっているから、民度が高いのは誰も異論ないでしょうね、
ただ、その分、息苦しく感じるかもしれません、いろんなことを気にしすぎる傾向があります。
正直、日本は店員にサービスを求めすぎなんよな。自分たちで息苦しくしてると思うがな。
その通りだと思います。もっとお互いに自然体で接すればいいのにね
機械じみた接客で面白みがない。文化が混ざってないから色んな場面で極端になりがち。0か100かみたいな。やっぱり文化が混ざってる方が好きだなー。日本の高校生みんな留学義務にして外の世界も見て感じて欲しい。
詐欺大国ですよ 蚊が多い イスラムやインド人も多い
I have to say you must be one of the lesser foreigners staying in Singapore who is keen to explore the heartland areas here in Singapore. I guess you staying in HDB flat lets you see a more local atmosphere. Your comments are quite accurate, so don't have to worry if anyone may feel disturbed. The good and sad point about Singapore is that we are built on a strict law systems; good as in people are all made to follow, bad probably doesn't let people to think out of the box
As for manners for example at the MRT station, I do agree we are still far from perfect. Things did improve the past few years, which I may believe that social media plays an important part because if you may be video by others if you are "selfish" in the public.
By the way, off topic. The building in this video, there is a shop (second floor) which sells toiletries at very affordable prices. Don't go on weekends daytime, else you will be packed with many customers squeezing around.
yes! I want to comment on the toiletries, you can find "branded" shampoo and beauty products at a slightly cheaper price, but it will be super crowded on weekends.
I suppose you meant "one of the *few"? Lesser is an insult in this context. Sorry thought I need to clarify, just in case there is misunderstanding.
@@jaechia888 I guess my English isn't proficient enough to explain what I was trying to say. What I mean to say is that most (not all) foreigners may not explore the heartland areas or stay in the HDB flats like Ghib does. Of course this is not a statement that's saying for all foreigners in Singapore. To be honest, I don't recall seeing a Caucasian or Japanese staying in the HDB flats in my area.
But then again, cannot blame tourist / foreigners for that, because most holiday guides (Singapore) will likely bring you the most upmarket and commercialised places, most likely won't bring you to catch a bite or landmark off the touristy area. I remember Ghib filmed the Tampines West CC clock tower. WOAH, to be honest as a local myself, I didn't know that and I had to google too.
@@ixactan69 Yes Ghib really explores many local places. Increasingly, I see more foreigners living in heartland though. I live in a mature estate in Hougang and there are ang mos living here. :)
Jae Chia before I moved I started to see more and more Japanese at Kovan too. Don’t know if they were there just for the food though
Welcome to Singapore !!!
We're privileged to have you here, living among us.
Thank you so much for all your videos you make of our garden city....really like them, frank and sincere !!!
I believe our citizens has the capacity to learn to be more gracious! For the trains queuing, it took a Long time before people actually queued! About the rushing into trains I actually find it quite a rare sight now.
Hope you will continue to explore and enjoy our little country! It is not perfect but it’s still Home ✨
That is an honest fact, I agree and not offended 👍 keep enjoy ur life here!
-Alcohol is still a problem even if its expensive. Visit pubs and clubs along Clarke Quay during the weekend early mornings and you will see many drunk people loitering.
-Singaporeans are a mixed bunch when it comes to behavior in public like you said. Some people are considerate and some are not. It depends how self conscious you are or if you dont give a damn.
bbtan that is why we have what he calls small laws to fine and force people to behave. For a young country with diverse cultures, we really need these laws to guide behaviours. We are not like Japan which is basically homogenous in culture.
As a SGrean, I agree on the manners part. Like people who play music or videos on their hp out loud on public transport. Seriously it peeves me off. If you can afford a hp, can’t you get an earpiece? But at the same time, there are people who are generous.
precisely. those selfish and self entitled people....
That's the same here in Hong Kong, not only Older folks , but some of the younger generation as well.
@@louiscy Hi there, hope all's well in HK, really hope for the recovery in HK..stay safe
@@DunoLa Thanks for asking, Hope Singapore will win this battle as well. You stay safe as well, don't listen to the government of not wearing a mask, it's highly contagious even in tropical weather.
@@louiscy I think most people would want to buy mask but its sold out everywhere here. Its not like we have a choice. lol
You are right. Social etiquette is very lacking in Singapore. It is even more apparent when you visit Japan and notice the difference. That is something I hate about my country and I try to take the good habits of what I learnt in Japan from my multiple travels there to make it a part of my life here.
The driving here is also atrocious. Driven in Japan multiple times and never had a meltdown or road rage even when caught in peak hour Tokyo. I can't do a single journey here on the road without getting upset at someone.
so are you the kind of person that sounds the horn whenever someone pisses you off on the road?
@@lyhthegreat I ride motorcycles in Singapore. Sounding the horn at people who don't see me is to keep me alive on the road so that I don't get killed by these idiots.
I'm actually quite afraid of driving in Singapore because everyone is always rushing!! MRT wise.. the rushing mostly happens at peak hours, because everyone is scared to be late for work. I've visited countries like Korea and China, and I'd say it's not that bad in Singapore - yes it can't hold a candle to Japan, but it's still decent. At least I didn't get pushed hard at peak hours in Singapore... but I get bulldozed in China and Korea even at off peak (I mean like people literally pushing their whole body against you), that's really scary!
@@lyhthegreat Agree. Looks like Rex is the part of the problem ..... And denial is part of his psyche .....
@@lyhthegreat Or speed up and close the gap when someone signalled to change lane?
Singapore is NOT just HOT. It is HOT and WET and SWEATY.
I live in Florida and it's the same way lol
@@NightMourningDove TRUST ME. It's WHOLE NEW CATEGORY!
@@MengLeeLim But it's just the geography, can't blame anyone except nature
It is true that singapore is more relaxed than japan
在SG一年おめでと〜う！
これからも動画等楽しみにしています。
去年は行けなかったから、今年はSG行くぞっ!!
Hey Ghib, great review! Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us! Keep it up and stay well, especially with the virus going around. Will definitely say hi if I see you around :D
I agree with the people here having bad manners like the MRT example, and also the toilet cleanliness is incomparable to Japan even thou we have cleaners stationed at the toilets. Because of the way our education works, many parents emphasize a lot into academic but not on moral educations. That is why there is this "high self-entitlement" status in Singapore, like what you have talk about the "selfishness". Additional to that, SG population is well-mixed with foreigners so it is pretty hard to point fingers at who are the problematic ones. So most of the time I use the phrase "people living here" rather than Singaporeans. I find your videos very down to earth and accurate. Keep it up :)
いつも観ていて元気がでるし、食欲がわきます笑 私も個人的にずっとシンガポールに住みたいとずっと思ってきていて住んでいたタイと比べながら見ています。私も自分のやりたいことに向けて進もうといつも思わせてくれる動画をGhibu Ojisan、ありがとうございます！移住1年目おめでとうございます！
It is so interesting how you described my country, Singapore. That the country is deep and does not appear the way it seems!! Look forward to your other video where you will talk more in this topic!
This is really an interesting and honest review of Singapore! Good job Ghib Ojisan!
5:17 Agreed. Even I, as a Singaporean, am baffled by this behaviour.
that is kiasu-ism
@@hironyx more like the " i only care about myself and not others" attitude
i notice this usually from the older folks
Some are just totally oblivious. They don't even know they are rude by doing this.
just wait for the boomers to die and singapore will be one step closer to polite japanese manners LOL
i'm a singaporean. I'm glad to see that you're enjoying your stay here ☺️ thank you for doing videos like these!
This is nice. A Japanese person vlogging in Singapore. I studied in Singapore for few months and keep missing it now and then. I also study Japanese and love both of the cultures, so these videos are top on. Had to subscribe and I cannot wait to hear more of your thoughts.
子供を連れて時々シンガポールに行きますが確かにMRTに乗ったらすぐに席をゆずってくれます！しかもめっちゃ感じよく、サッ、と☺️✨子供が大好きな方が多いですよね！大阪ではサラリーマンは優先席で寝たフリだし、高齢者も多いし、そもそも電車に乗ってる人も多いしでめったにゆずってもらえたりしないのでシンガポール人の腰の軽さに最初はビックリしました〜！
Thanks Ghib san. Somthing that we can learn from your people. Put others before self. Thanks for being frank, so that we can learn and improve ourselves.
電車とかで席譲るのはシンガポールにはSTOMPというサイトがありまして、席譲らないと結構な頻度でさらし者にされるので譲ってるだけですよ。昔はサイトからニュース提供者に＄５０あげてたので。ひどいときは通勤ラッシュや人の多い時間帯でもないのに徴兵中の男性が座るだけでネットにさらされるので、常に監視されてる感があって譲ってるだけだと思います。今は少ないですがさらされるときはまださらされてるのをたまに見ます。
自分も徴兵中は上司にこれだけは気をつけろって言われてました、それにさらされたあとキャンプに戻ると懲罰も待ってるので優先席も普通席も座る人はいないです。
素晴らしい動画です。英語と日本語を混ざって、さらに新しい情報も勉強になるます。
Happy 1 Year
True. Keep giving honest review, may be it will change us to be a better person.
It's good to understand your point of view and feelings towards Singapore and Singaporeans.
thanks for your truthful and valuable comments on Singapore, be it good or bad. ;)
I really enjoyed this video a lot - it was honest and genuine. It's nice to see such reviews that don't just focus on tourism spots and surface level things. :) Hope you get to stay for a while and enjoy your time here!
A very good, honest AND accurate analysis.
You probably weren’t even born when I worked in Singapore in the late ‘80s. Even so, I found Singapore folks similarly pretty polite, and city very clean. Main difference was in those days it was less crowded with cars.
Thanks for speaking in English and Japanese! Especially Japanese! When you speak slowly it helps me to study 📖 the linguistics of both languages a lot better.
Thanks, I loved the video and I wanted to say that I agree with your observations about Singaporeans, in terms of our levels of civility, civic mindedness and manners. Some Singaporeans are also rather self centered.
As a Singaporean, this used to bother me too. Until I noticed something deeper. I’ve been to other countries I do find the people very polite and well mannered. But couldn’t tell if it came from the bottom of their heart, or if they were conforming to societal expectations. Which is saying something because if someone is genuinely nice, I can tell.
Singaporeans are less well mannered, but I think there is a lot of genuine kindness here. Each time someone is in trouble, everyone will flock out to help, regardless of whether the person in need is a local or not. Just read the news.
Also, if you looked at the numbers, in recent years, donation levels are abt 90% (cash alone) and we donated 2billion sgd. we have no natural disasters.
Just as a comparison, Japanese donation levels are 40% and 9billion sgd. If you consider the latter figure on a per capital basis, you know what I mean.
Very honest and true opinion. Good to see from foreigner perspective. Alot more room for improvement, but some parts are so deep rooted, it will take a few generations before things will change. I believe most singaporeans look up to Japan as a role model for social behaviour, but action is tougher than thoughts. Looking forward to the day singapore can become more gracious.
I would like to say, most teenagers or young adults are quite well mannered.. but if you look at the elderly in Singapore, it's not the same way.. I'm not disrespecting them or holding grudge against them but it's true that some elderly, their behaviours are bad..it irks me sometimes
totally agree... they feel they are entitled.
I have seen bad mannered people from all ages here.
I don't think bad-mannered youngster doesn't exist much. It's probably smaller number compared to older generations. It's just more of how they are raised.
@@garfieldandfriends2 I agree with you. I am elderly @ 80 yrs and I am ashamed that most uncles and aunties behave as if the whole world owe them a living. Disgusting.
@@garfieldandfriends2 yes, agree with you
I am singaporean and you are right about the toilet cleanliness part. Even in Bangkok,the toilets in old shopping complexes like MBK is kept immaculately clean. Thanks to their hardworking toilet attendants who work religiously to keep their toilets spick and span and the toilet etiquette of the Thais. We sure got a lot to learn from them.
The toilets in coffeeshops and hawker centres here are mostly filthy and wet, as we are still a long way off.
We need a mindset change,that is to be less selfish and to think of others more like the Japanese. Our late LKY once said,"I have gotten Singapore out of the hole,but singaporeans still have the man-in-the-hole mentality."I believe education is the key.
身体の健康が基本ですから気をつけて下さい
As a British ( London born Mongolian), I still think Japan is one of most splendid country in Asia, even the worldwide. Been Singapore twice, too humid and hot for me.
Take care your condition😊happy 1yr✨🌈✨
Hey man no worries. Things you’ve said that are bad or controversial are valid points, don’t feel bad for it!
I love this video. You're very natural. 😊
Try to get “Inside”: Make the “Singapore Insider Series”, get into homes n workplace of different people. U r doing great!
You liking Singapore is what made you so curious and wanting to know more, that’s why when you say you like Singapore, I find it totally authentic.
I believe manners are very well taught in japan when they are young, the children in japan wear their own shoes, socks, clothes, while in singapore, the little brat are spoilt by parents, and they grow to become ill mannered. NOT ALL but most, so we should consider starting with the man in the mirror and our children. Good manners from young.
Singapore only seems more relaxed because you are coming from a very regimented and rules-based society! So I can only imagine the stress over in Japan.
I hope you can stay longer here. I enjoy your honest but diplomatic perspective on life here. Maybe you could try picking up some Singlish? 🤣
You are right. People may seem aloof and selfish at first but when approached most are friendly and kind. Laws are made to keep citizens here in check. When an elderly cut queue , I will just closed one eye but if a youngster were to do that I will kindly voice my opinion. Usually they will apologise when confronted. I feel that this will help to educate the young on social responsibility.
my girl saw a guy on the bus with his leg n shoe stepping on the seat that's facing towards him. she approached that guy n politely asked him to put down. that guy stared at her and keep replying "Ya! So! I know! SO!'. After explaining to him, he just kept "YA! SO!" and starring back! Why do people behave like that......
移住宣言ビックリしたのも束の間、住んでもう一年たつか。早いですね。ホンマあっちゅーまやなあ。。😊👏
You are quite right in assessing the people and social culture of Singaporeans. In terms of manners, cleanliness and discipline, I think it is hard to beat the Japanese. Singapore still has a long way to go in terms of discipline and cleanliness. As for selfishness, you are also right that not all people here are selfish, some can be caring and generous. One thing unique about Singapore though is many are "kiasu" which I had explained in one of your video, can be a good or bad mentality.
agree agree
Does that mean that u will be leaving Singapore? I enjoyed watching your vids
Nah I'm staying longer! Have a lot more to explore😁
シンガポールに行ったときはよくmobikeでサイクリングがてらに探索してます。シンガポールのディープな部分、このチャンネルで参考にさせてもらってます。
Our “culture” is a mix of all 4 races, but it’s really cool that you want to learn more about us🤩
I have learnt about the really hectic work-life in Japan, and how it can hurt families
The points about being impatient and even rude at times are rather spot-on, and I wish this can change for the better in the near future
Dexter's Gaming Channel. Correction. Our "culture" is Not a mix of all 4 races any more. It used to be but no longer so since we have our gate wide opened to many many "imported cultures".
“It used to be”, you can’t deny that it started from there
民度に関しては、日本はここんとこ低くなってきてるような気がします。
日本らしさ、日本人だからっていう良さが薄れてきてる感じがします。
シンガポールを知ることで、日本のことも改めて考えることが多くなりました。
いろいろと勉強になります。
つづき、楽しみにしてます！！
Agreed some Singaporeans have no manners but not all are Singaporeans . They look like Singaporeans but are actually immigrants from other countries staying here in Singapore. Chinatown toilets visited by lots of tourists who do not care alot how they use the toilet.
@@conniec2869 I understand that. Thank you very much.
Singaporean manners are still ‘work in process”. We’re only 55 years old. Thus, Singapore can never match Japanese maturity. But, I’m sure we’ll continue to improve in this area.
yes correct, I really hope too
No such thing as manners are still "work in progress." You are taught from very young to be courteous, respectful and kind by your family and mannerism is not a product, where you have work in progress. It is incorrect and pathetic to use the length the country has been in existence, as if you do not learn good manners, you will never ever learn and hence you have punishment of people who littered wearing a sandwich board and picking up rubbish during lunch time. Using the stick has never incalculate into the individual the correct method or manners being taught to be well manner from infant does.
@@hangtuah888 Look, not everyone is as privileged as you to have a family where you can learn manners from. And in many cases, it really does take years for people to truly grow up and understand that there is a community around them that they need to care for. If the younger and more educated generations are able to grasp the idea at a faster rate, the "work in progress" might become reality in another 10 years
@@lugiarboy You got a long way to go my boy. Good manners do not need privilege nor wealth but just a desire.
@@hangtuah888 Then please, go ahead and tell that to the frustrated ones of our society who have never had any respectable figures in their formative years
very honest review!! thank you for sharing!! :)
5:25 To add on, there will be people blocking you on the escalator when you walk up/down on it, even if there is no one in front of him/her.
Yes.hate it especially if they r focusing on their phones.
You are so right about what you observe about Singaporean! I sometimes get very sad and angry at our fellow citizens doing things that I consider very selfish, but when you observe further, you will also notice most Singaporean are actually quite kind hearted and generous to people who needed help. I find most Singaporean are not ‘self aware’ with their surroundings. We called them very ‘Ba’!
whats 'ba'?
From another perspective, here are my two cents …
The subway situation :
As a Singaporean who had worked in Tokyo, getting to work via the subway during morning rush hours were always a big challenge for me. While it’s true that people do generally wait for alighting passengers to get off the subway first before boarding, there is actually a subway train pusher or oshiya 押し屋 at each platform during morning rush hours who regulates the passenger flow into the train and he will signal the train driver to close the train doors once everyone is safely tucked into the train. Passengers know that they will not miss getting into the train when they wait for alighting passengers to get off first before boarding. However, I often had to push my way out once I reached my destination. I tried to be polite by saying sumimasen before but nobody cares to give way at all. Actually, I was once pushed out of the train when someone tried to get off prior to my destination. On another occasion, I missed getting off at my destination because there were just too many passengers blocking the exit.
Japanese politeness :
My experience has been quite different between me as a visitor to Japan and as a co-worker working with the Japanese both in Japan and in Singapore. What appears as Japanese politeness as a visitor is totally different when you are working as a co-worker. As a visitor, you are much welcome since you are bringing money into their economy. But as a non-Japanese co-worker, you are often looked upon as a common target competitor if you outperform your Japanese co-workers. While it’s common to find superficial politeness, it’s very difficult to find true sincerity as friends or confidants from amongst your Japanese co-workers. Even while working in Singapore ( my home country) in a Japanese company, there is a general feel of alienness much like I were working in Japan - almost as if I am working in a foreign land. You will always be the dispensable item as a non-Japanese co-worker whenever there is an economic downturn despite your performance and past contributions to the company.
体調良くなってよかった😎
私が先日チャイナタウンに行ったときは、店員さん同士、赤外線の体温計で測り合って、女子高生みたいにはしゃいでました笑
really like your commentary...and your english accent:)👍
ジブおじの動画は動画だけじゃなくて、コメント欄も興味深くて最高(/ω＼)
Japanese, Canadians, and New Zealanders are the most polite, courteous, well-mannered people. Compared to them, Singaporeans can appear boorish, uncouth, uncultured, and even rude. Not to make excuses, but it is the norm in Singapore. If you drive in Singapore (compared to your hometown), it would be even more obvious.
The Japanese is (in my experience) the most eusocial people, or at least ONE of the most eusocial people. When in Japan, I am impressed by the "no talking on the phone" while on the trains. In Singapore this is not a social norm. Even on the Shinkansen, there is a "please be considerate if your working on your laptop may cause nuisance to others." I was on a long distance train ride once, and a fellow passenger (in business suit) was working away on a laptop. I just glanced over for a moment, and he stopped working and put away his laptop.
BUT, it is NOT the norm for the Japanese to offer seats to elderly on the trains. Then again, every other person in Japan is elderly. So where do you start? Or end?
Masks, was an interesting point. In Japan, you wear a mask when you are sick to protect others from your illness. In Singapore, the rush to get face masks was so that Singaporeans can protect themselves from the coronavirus. They are not wearing masks because they are sick. They are wearing masks because of fear (or rather panic).
Less rigid working "rules" - good point. But for service staff, lateness is still generally unacceptable. If your service counter needs to be opened by 8.00 you would need to be there before 8. But for office (non-front line staff) workers, there is some leeway.
But if a Japanese visitor expects omotenashi standard of service, then that is only found in Japan. Well, almost definitely not found in Singapore. But that is a very high standard.
Because Singapore came from Coolie peasantry background, our ancestors 50 years ago were poor and uncultured.
Question... when you were making the video, especially so in a very matured neighborhood like Chinatown, do older folks stare at you curiously talking to yourself to the phone on a selfie stick about 1m away? Kinda awkward you feel?
Please bear in mind that Japan is a single race country. They have every reason to be proud of their own country. Same as Taiwan, South Korea. Are you aware that Almost Half the population of Singapore these days are NOT true local born Singaporean. Not saying there are no ugly Singaporeans. Of course there are. The China Town you are at now has become "China's Town" dominated by PRCs. Similarly, Little India. Overwhelmingly not Singapore born Indians. Half of Singapore are filled mainly with people from Mainland China, Mainland India, Bangladesh, The Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia just to name a few. Just to provide you with some Facts.
Lim Chye Hock I stay in Chinatown and I can say Chinatown is not dominated by PRCs. There are a lot people working owning a food store at Chinatown but most of the people staying and shop there is still Singaporean. 60% Singaporean 30% other tourist 10%PRCs. You can see more PRCs in Clarke quay compare to Chinatown.
@@xuanxuan23, I respect your opinion. But only 10% PRCs ? I beg to differ. I used to live two bus stops away from China Town and grew up in that area from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and even up to the 90s. I can see the difference, I can feel the difference, hear the difference, even smell the difference (the food).. Walk around People's Park Complex, People's Park Centre and the adjacent roads around "Gu Chia Chwee". You can't help but bump into a PRC at every turn. PRCs in Clarke Quay in my opinion are mainly tourists. Those plucking eye brows, massaging feet, selling "China's food", etc..etc..some even selling their "services". Just my two cents worth of observations over the years.
昨日シンガポールからバンコクに戻りました。マスクしている人が思ったより少ないので驚きました。今回以前紹介されていた"最後の村"に行こうと思って、Buangkok駅までは行ったのですが、雨が降ってきたので諦めました。バス使えばよかったです。今度はウビン島再訪したいと思ってます。
From a Sgporean viewpoint, you hit it well! One point (good, in my opinion) which you did not mention, is the multi-culture and racial harmony that exist here. It just makes life much more enriching when one can see beyond one's own culture and language. On the negatives, I agree with you on the "manner" part. When comparing good manners and concern for others, undeniably, Japanese people hold high marks, worldwide! One of my pet peeves in Sg is people not clearing their plates and cups after they finish their meals at hawker centres. Just as everyone appreciates sitting down at a clean table, it is not difficult to clear one's trays and make it pleasant for the next person. Overall, I thought you made good observations about Sg.
This is a great video! Be it Singaporeans or foreigners working in Singapore, the majority are good, considerate, law abiding people with a few bad eggs.
Regarding the cost of living, the housing rent is determined by market forces, the higher rent simply reflects the high demand. You can see HDB everywhere, but prices and high rental simply means there is still insufficient units as people are buying and renting faster than what the developers are able to build.
However, if people spend rationally, food, transportation and other costs are actually very reasonable and typically lower as compared to other big cities such as Tokyo or New York.
Thank you for being honest and brave enough to make a video despite the possible controversy and backlash.
I grew up in the 80s in Msia. Back then the society is different. I worked in a restaurant after school and I was taught the same principles of discipline, don’t eat, talk softly & be very polite in front of customers, the same principles like you just mentioned. When in the 80s, I went to Singapore many times because my relatives lives there, Singaporeans were very friendly, amazing shopping centers & great transportations. But somehow as time goes by, the society, people’s attitudes, technology changes drastically and It seems the disciplinary changed the most. I hate to say that we used to be better but more like I misses the society I used to witness and I am glad I am able to experienced it back then.
I love skiing and that’s a big problem in Singapore.
I come from a very very hot dry country it’s 50-55 in the middle of summer and 45+ starting in April and it stays hot until October when it slowly goes below 40. So we won’t see 20’s until December. I love Singapore climate I find it bearable to walk in at least. You can’t walk in my country from 8 am until 6 pm whereas in Singapore you can actually go outside until 10 -11 am and then again at 5 pm. Singapore is just lovely 😊 the humidity is a bit unbearable but I still find the heat better than my country.
シンガポールは色々な人がいるので、多様性に慣れている。横入りは中国も凄いですよね。日本は単一民族で、お互いへの気配りが重要。今日もシンガポールの雰囲気を堪能します！
about the MRT etiquette part, i feel that those that give way to alighting passengers before getting on the train are the young people. Usually those that rush in without giving way are the Ojisans and Obasans. There are several incidents that when i was in the train, witnessing Ojisans/Obasans getting caught in between the MRT station and train doors because they rush in while the door is closing. Younger people are more chill, they will wait for the next train.
I lived in cold country (Finland) for a year and I prefer the weather in Finland. I just hate sticky and wet body from the humid weather. I guess it is just individual preferences.
New sub here. Absolutely love your contents. When do you live stream and is it on this channel?
Thanks for the sub! I livestream once a week normally on Sunday on my food channel, Taberu Travel
If you quit your job, how do you extend your work permit?
I like Singaporean people! They are open minded, living their life more. Japanese people should learn it more.
本当に職場は良い意味でゆるくて驚いています、、、UA-cam最近やってる事もFacebookとかからばれたんですがむしろ応援してくれてます。本当にシンガポール企業最高です！笑
住んでる歴が2年半なので共感できる部分だらけでした(^^)
Thank you so much 😂
Hey man, good video and really nice to hear your opinions about Singapore. Just want to point out some things:
1. Yes, our work culture is more relaxed especially those in the retail and F&B industry. I've only visited Japan so I won't say much but I've watched some videos where they mentioned how bad Japan's work culture can be.
2. One thing you must understand is that we were not taught how to be considerate towards others. Mostly we have to learn by ourselves or if our parents teach us. This is one thing I really like about Japan is that you guys are taught to be considerate about others. I guess the fact that we are multi-racial plays a part as well.
3. In terms on cleanliness, if you're at the tourist attractions you'll get the impression that Singapore is clean throughout but once you enter the local areas certain parts can be less clean.
4. Singapore has many laws but I guess for some Singaporeans we are not bothered by it because we are already used to it. Here we have this saying "You can anything, just don't get caught".
2019年9月末まで4年半シンガポールに住んでました。シンガポール大好きです。本当に良い国です。
概ね動画のご意見に同意します。日本人の民度が高いのはもはや過去の話で、しかも外面だけ良い気がします。よっぽどシンガポール 人の方が心から親切な気がします。
動画でもありましたが、唯一シンガポールのダメな所はトイレが汚いこと、例えば男性で小便でも個室を使う人が多く、便座を上げずに使います。これだけは許せない点ですね。
Surprised to hear about rent being expensive, I thought Japan would also be expensive since most live in Cities O_o
まぁ、日本🗾じゃなくても冬は寒いですけれどね（笑）ただ、私もシンガポールは大好きです😍
Ghib, u are right! We have lots to improve on. Maybe it's the way we brought-up. Unlike, Japanese where u guys learn to greets and praises after ending a conversations. But I believe there are people that wants to makes a dfifferent. But there's a limit a person can do. I hope our government should make it a MUST , for the kids to learn from kindergarten onwards ,and brings what they learnt to the parents.
Great vids, can you put english subtitles when you speak japanese? im living in Japan and learning japanese. Thanks!!
This video made me smile!!! No country is perfect, there are always Pros and Cons. But hope you're having a great time here !! :)))
I would gladly take Japan's cold weather over Singapore's hot and humid temperatures anytime
wchen 035 Have you experienced windy sub-zero temperatures? Dark and very cold not just cold winter.?
Spend a summer in Japan and report back.
シンガポール引っ越してちょうど１年経ちました！ここの気温好きってのわかります笑冬大嫌いなので、、私もいつも地下鉄降りる前に乗ってくるやつら腹たちます一番嫌いなところかも笑でも私は日本のそーゆーところ嫌いでした。他人の目を意識しすぎてるところと、他人を思い遣らないとダメな感じ。義務しされてるから。みんながお互い監視してるあの感じ、、お酒はまったく飲まなくなりました笑動画面白かったです〜シンガポールって面白いですよね
日本社会に慣れると、海外に行ったとき、どこにいっても緩く感じとてもリラックスできる。それこそがまさに日本に住む最大のメリットだと思う。
まさにそれですね。角度は違うかも知れないけど、日本人は絶対海外に行った方がいい（旅行でも留学でも）。行けばどれだけ日本という国が素晴らしいか再確認できるし、自分の環境がどれだけ恵まれてるか改めて理解できますね。
have you stay in Seng kang before? try it cheers :D "D
Hey Ghib love your videos! Here are some things i would say about japan too: during rush hours in tokyo its almost impossible to board a train. You will be pushed and even stepped on. The person won't even look at you and say sorry. Because it became like a norm. But i feel thats double standard - for a country thats supposed to be so polite, why would you do that and not even say 'excuse me' or sorry. Secondly lets not forget about "Chikans".. Japan is probably the only country where molestation rate is so high that separate 'women only' train carts had to be introduced.. and to make the matters worse, most of the victims just secretly gets molested without raising any voice. Such case in singapore is very rare. Thirdly, when an elderly comes in the train or bus, most people give up their seats in Singapore. It never happens in Japan unless its a special seat. You talked about Japan being clean - i used to think that too but If you go to the back ally of Shibiya, Shinjuku, Ebisu you will see how crazy it is. Unlike singapore japan doesn't have any trash bins and they expect everyone to carry their own trash. Well many people (especially young ones) doesn't want to do that, so they trash the street and sidewalks. In singapore you don't see it often. And i dont think people are afraid to get a fine, its just that the trash bins are everywhere. You talked about the weather - Japan isnt always cold ..you have summer and also other pleasant seasons when the temperature is just nice. So there is a variety. In singapore its always summer every day of the year ..if you live here for 10 years you may start to miss winter again. You are right about Conbini and super having good professional service, but then again most frontline staff in Singapore are not really Singaporeans due to pay being low and cost of living being high. In Japan even though there are some foreigners in frontline recently, majority i believe are still Japanese. I feel most Japanese people don't know how to express themselves well, or say no or have a voice of their own. So they cant really speak their mind which is why they are sometimes following rules blindly. I feel its not very good and needs to change. Frankly you have been very nice about Singaporeans in your video. i think the culture here is unique just like how it is in Japan.
Oh yes I can't seem to wrap my head around the not offering of train seats to the elderlies in Japan. People will look up and go back to their phones, which is not expected from a society that seems to put others before self.
Saad Kamal Thanks for your honest opinions which coincide with my experiences. However, some Singaporeans here might bash you saying that you are just feeling salty as Ghib talked about the ugly side of Singaporeans.
Arbor Vitae well what i wrote here is true. Anyone who has lived or travelled to japan knows this. I was not trying to defend singaporeans, I just feel every nation has its good and bad. And knowing japan well i can boldly say that they are not perfect either. I think if i were to make a video about Whats wrong with Singaporeans i would also add that sometimes - Singaporeans are way too critical of themselves. They just have a complaining mentality. No matter how much they have they are not happy. They will say govt is bad, people are bad etc. But if they just look around other nations they should really try to appreciate what they have and also be proud of themselves and their uniqueness. If they start thinking that way everything is going to change.
Thank you for sharing these! Yes every country has its good and bad. No country is perfect. I love both Japan and Singapore.
Saad Kamal hahahaha I have to second the complaining mentality
What are some other countries that you will be interested to stay in and why?
Taiwan because the food and people nice haha. Need to brush up on my Mandarin though
明日クアラルンプールからシンガポール向かいます🚌✨
サラリーマンから企業を起こされて大変な1年だったと感じます…。
日本は自殺者は減りましたが若者の自殺は増えているそうです…。
マスクも市販品が無くなって国民が困っている人がいても災難備蓄のマスクや防護服を支那に贈りました。
今後もご自愛の上頑張ってください。
バルスジブおじ様😁
🌟祝🌟移住一周年！🌟
早いですね〜一年あっという間😅
ジブおじがあの頃より幸せそうで嬉しいです😁👍✨
私もサトウキビジュース飲みたくなってきたｗ
それよく言われるんですよねｗ
これからもよろしくおねがいします！
@@GhibOjisan 様
ジブおじが幸せだと私達も幸せ❤️
こちらこそ宜しくお願い致します🙏
今ちょうど食べおじの串カツ三昧を観てるとこで〜す😁✨✨
The biggest reason IMO that Singaporeans are rude compared to other countries (especially first world countries) is that we developed way too fast. At the moment we have only 5~6 generations of Singaporeans, it takes a lot more time for certain globalized standards of etiquette to be ingrained into the people. If you noticed, more often than not, the ones that are impolite tend to be older people (just an observation, the younger generations are not perfect but at least more aware of these cues). At the end of the day, I am not defending nor am I criticizing Singaporeans, but I do hope that this would be a slightly different take from the rest.
Just a suggestion, you should explore and cover the Peranakan & Eurasian culture, cuisine and history. It's a race that's fading off due to inter marriages. 😃👍❤️🙏 Hope to see it in your future vlogs.
I am keen to do that! Thank you for the idea 😃
Really got most of your points spot-on, and having lived in Japan a couple of years, I can relate to the things you pointed out about the differences between living in Singapore and Japan!! In fact, I felt very uncomfortable and annoyed when I first moved back to Singapore - the crowds just rushing to board or alight from the MRT, or people playing video games at high volume or their music, or even talking on their mobile phones on the train - ALL these behaviours are strictly frowned upon on trains in Japan (I'm sure you know...😅😁) I was so irritated by my fellow country-men's behaviours!! Keep exploring and commenting, I think you will unearth more and more layers of Singapore!! :)
Thank you for this video. Agree that the Japanese think of others before themselves. Is this graciousness of the Japanese taught in schools? At home? How is it taught and nutured in each Japanese? Can you explain or do a video?
The mala at 1st floor hawker area of this place is pretty good! its called Ri Ri Hong Mala Xiang Guo (日日紅麻辣香鍋) do try it! 😊😊
In people's park center there is rooftop carpark you can go too, it has a really nice view from there. I took most of my filming projects there cause of how good it looked. You should check it out!