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Apr 16, 2010
Three examples of uncivil behaviour
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AS A citizen, I am disappointed that Singaporeans lack a basic sense of civility.
The first example that clearly shows this lack of civility is their behaviour on public transport. Commuters eating and drinking on MRT trains, talking loudly, hogging train exits and not leaving reserved seats for the elderly - these are a common sight today. The crux of the problem does not lie in these actions per se but the fact that these offenders do not even recognise their appalling behaviour as wrong. Often, I have seen middle-aged women hogging reserved seats with their baggage despite the many commuters standing. What must foreigners think when they see Singaporeans behaving so selfishly?
The second example is how most Singaporeans take cleaners for granted. Because of their irresponsible actions, the environment has become cluttered with rubbish. Despite fines to curb littering, Singaporeans are still too lazy to dispose of their litter properly. Once, I saw a young man throw a tissue paper just for the nearby cleaner to clear it, even though he was beside a waste bin.
The last example concerns the lack of a sense of justice. This was most evident from the widely publicised molestation case during the 2010 New Year's Party. It was gut-wrenching to see how Singapore society has become so apathetic that no one acted against a crime that was taking place, but rather stood around taking photos and videos. News about this event has spread on the Internet and Singaporeans at the scene have been criticised as cowards for not helping the damsel in distress. Although I was not there, I agree with the world that this illustrates Singaporeans do not show care for others unless they are able to benefit in some way.
Wayne Neo
Three examples of uncivil behaviour
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AS A citizen, I am disappointed that Singaporeans lack a basic sense of civility.
The first example that clearly shows this lack of civility is their behaviour on public transport. Commuters eating and drinking on MRT trains, talking loudly, hogging train exits and not leaving reserved seats for the elderly - these are a common sight today. The crux of the problem does not lie in these actions per se but the fact that these offenders do not even recognise their appalling behaviour as wrong. Often, I have seen middle-aged women hogging reserved seats with their baggage despite the many commuters standing. What must foreigners think when they see Singaporeans behaving so selfishly?
The second example is how most Singaporeans take cleaners for granted. Because of their irresponsible actions, the environment has become cluttered with rubbish. Despite fines to curb littering, Singaporeans are still too lazy to dispose of their litter properly. Once, I saw a young man throw a tissue paper just for the nearby cleaner to clear it, even though he was beside a waste bin.
The last example concerns the lack of a sense of justice. This was most evident from the widely publicised molestation case during the 2010 New Year's Party. It was gut-wrenching to see how Singapore society has become so apathetic that no one acted against a crime that was taking place, but rather stood around taking photos and videos. News about this event has spread on the Internet and Singaporeans at the scene have been criticised as cowards for not helping the damsel in distress. Although I was not there, I agree with the world that this illustrates Singaporeans do not show care for others unless they are able to benefit in some way.
Wayne Neo
