We were checking out some blogs and stumbled onto this post by G.
In a nutshell, this is what G said:
In the midst of blogging about her ‘A’ level examinations and wondering what to study in university, G recounted an unpleasant encounter where her French friend “seemed to be mocking Singaporeans because of our English” and made her feel very embarrassed!
G feels that she really wants to speak proper English more often, but “it feels weird to be the only one who’s speaking proper English and all the rest are not”. She also believes that to be understood by the uncles and aunties in shops, she needs to speak Singlish to them.
Have you had the same experiences as G?
If you’re feeling kind of left out like G is, don’t give up! Keep on trying your best to speak good English even when your friends are speaking Singlish. Who knows? You might just be a positive example and influence on them! You could also try speaking slowly to shopkeepers in clear and simple sentences. They might learn a phrase or two from you as well.
This reminds me of Hui Min and Boon Huat from Six Lives. Hui Min is the English graduate who speaks well and seems to be nitpicking on English mistakes made by others (though I’m sure she’s not doing it for the sake of being mean). And Boon Huat, on the other hand, is your typical ah beng who speaks Singlish and drives a WRX. However, he is slowly being inspired by Hui Min’s good command of the language and is taking steps on his own to improve!
Will Hui Min’s crush on Boon Huat develop further? Will Boon Huat finally muster up the courage to confess his feelings for Hui Min to her? Follow the love story on Six Lives to find out!
