[Singapore] - Vietnamese girl offended when Grab driver asked if she works in KTV

[UltimaOnline]

https://www.facebook.com/jolin.dang.3

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COMPLAINT SINGAPORE​

Jolin Dang · 54m ·

Feeling deeply hurt, I decided to share a very bad experience I had yesterday. I booked a ride with Grab from my office to The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for my renunciation of Vietnamese citizenship. I greeted the driver “hello” when entering the car, and he also greeted me “hello”, which started our conversation.
He asked me: Jolin? Going to Vietnam Embassy is it?
I replied: Yes.
He continued: Are you Vietnamese?
I said: Yes. (Despite the fact that I'm becoming a Singapore citizen, my answer to this question is always yes. There is no reason for me to deny my country of origin) At that moment, I was under the impression that the driver was trying to be nice to me - a client. Besides, I am used to being asked by the drivers where I came from too since I can speak fluently in English and Chinese, another language. And I don’t sound like Local.
Then the driver asked a wildly inappropriate question, of which I never expected. The question was hurtful to me, which I believe all of the other Vietnamese ladies who are living here will feel the same. Here’s what he asked:
He said: ARE YOU WORKING IN KTV?
I assume he must be supposedly aware of the fact that he picked me up at an office estate, not elsewhere in the middle of the road side. Moreover, I was wearing formal office wear, not an outing outfit, so I absolutely could not find one reason to sympathize with his question.
Afterwards, inspire of feeling insulted terribly, I still continued my ride and rated him with one star on the app. I already reported this issue to the Grab company later, and I am very appreciative of their immediate excellent response to support me from the Grab team.
After all what happened, I realized I need to be more vocal and now speak up to raise more awareness of this matter to everyone. This does not just concern me but also the Vietnamese community in Singapore, and other foreigners in general. Please, do not discriminate against immigrants. This is Singapore, a united country with which the KTV club case absolutely does not represent all Vietnamese in this country. It’s terribly wrong, thus no one has the right to ask such an ill-judged question, no matter where she comes from.

 

[nato33]

 

[Leongsam]

https://www.facebook.com/jolin.dang.3

• #1

COMPLAINT SINGAPORE​

Jolin Dang · 54m ·

Feeling deeply hurt, I decided to share a very bad experience I had yesterday. I booked a ride with Grab from my office to The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for my renunciation of Vietnamese citizenship. I greeted the driver “hello” when entering the car, and he also greeted me “hello”, which started our conversation.
He asked me: Jolin? Going to Vietnam Embassy is it?
I replied: Yes.
He continued: Are you Vietnamese?
I said: Yes. (Despite the fact that I'm becoming a Singapore citizen, my answer to this question is always yes. There is no reason for me to deny my country of origin) At that moment, I was under the impression that the driver was trying to be nice to me - a client. Besides, I am used to being asked by the drivers where I came from too since I can speak fluently in English and Chinese, another language. And I don’t sound like Local.
Then the driver asked a wildly inappropriate question, of which I never expected. The question was hurtful to me, which I believe all of the other Vietnamese ladies who are living here will feel the same. Here’s what he asked:
He said: ARE YOU WORKING IN KTV?
I assume he must be supposedly aware of the fact that he picked me up at an office estate, not elsewhere in the middle of the road side. Moreover, I was wearing formal office wear, not an outing outfit, so I absolutely could not find one reason to sympathize with his question.
Afterwards, inspire of feeling insulted terribly, I still continued my ride and rated him with one star on the app. I already reported this issue to the Grab company later, and I am very appreciative of their immediate excellent response to support me from the Grab team.
After all what happened, I realized I need to be more vocal and now speak up to raise more awareness of this matter to everyone. This does not just concern me but also the Vietnamese community in Singapore, and other foreigners in general. Please, do not discriminate against immigrants. This is Singapore, a united country with which the KTV club case absolutely does not represent all Vietnamese in this country. It’s terribly wrong, thus no one has the right to ask such an ill-judged question, no matter where she comes from.

A perfectly reasonable question to ask a Vietbu.

It's like asking a Malay whether he is a food delivery rider, a Singh whether he is a jaga, an Indian/Bangla whether he is a cleaner and a chink whether he is a pimp or bookie.

 

[Pervert]

Why so sensitive, the driver just wanna to stay safe!

 

[cowbellc]

Make the driver apologise!
He has tainted our beloved FT!

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

The only issue here is asking outright. The driver could have asked if she is in the ‘entertainment industry’.

 

[sweetiepie]

I assume he must be supposedly aware of the fact that he picked me up at an office estate, not elsewhere in the middle of the road side. Moreover, I was wearing formal office wear, not an outing outfit, so I absolutely could not find one reason to sympathize with his question.

KNN is it true vietbu can work in orfit? KNN so far my uncle see quite many Burmese bu working in orfit environment but not a single vietbu KNN

 

[laksaboy]

KNN is it true vietbu can work in orfit? KNN so far my uncle see quite many Burmese bu working in orfit environment but not a single vietbu KNN

Of course. Many Vietbus have advanced degrees. Some of them have their own business.

Not all of them are prostitutes or hostesses.

 

[countryman]

A perfectly reasonable question to ask a Vietbu.

It's like asking a Malay whether he is a food delivery rider, a Singh whether he is a jaga, an Indian/Bangla whether he is a cleaner and a chink whether he is a pimp or bookie.

And also not forgetting asking a Burmese if she's a domestic helper?

 

[sweetiepie]

Of course. Many Vietbus have advanced degrees. Some of them have their own business.

Not all of them are prostitutes or hostesses.

KNN my uncle think some of them have degree and business too but those will not be found in sg KNN

 

[sweetiepie]

Of course. Many Vietbus have advanced degrees. Some of them have their own business.

Not all of them are prostitutes or hostesses.

That is to say vietbu leegardless of background once set their foot on sg ground is all about selling jibyes even when setting up business KNN

 

[Cottonmouth]

Black dog didn't come out and bark racism?

 

[red amoeba]

Maybe driver that time go ktv that hostess look like Jolin ? Just want to confirm and maybe can renew old acquaintance.

 

[Semaj2357]

Maybe driver that time go ktv that hostess look like Jolin ? Just want to confirm and maybe can renew old acquaintance.

hanor, nothing like meeting old friends - and no harm in asking for diskaun if got passion card

 

[Pervert]

Maybe driver that time go ktv that hostess look like Jolin ? Just want to confirm and maybe can renew old acquaintance.

or maybe he went Vietnam KTV and find her very familiar?

 

[Pinkieslut]

Driver should have asked How Much?

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Of course. Many Vietbus have advanced degrees. Some of them have their own business.

Not all of them are prostitutes or hostesses.

Thanks Captain Obvious.

 

[Pervert]

Driver should have asked How Much?

and must clarify whether short time or long time, charges are diff

 

[LordElrond]

A perfectly reasonable question to ask a Vietbu.

It's like asking a Malay whether he is a food delivery rider, a Singh whether he is a jaga, an Indian/Bangla whether he is a cleaner and a chink whether he is a pimp or bookie.

A New Zealander whether he is a farmer… an Australian whether his grandpa was a criminal

 

[gingerlyn]

I encourage all the Vietnamese to self declare: I am not a hostess. I am a …. From Hanoi University.