What to do? If kindness is not in our genes, it is cultivated and trained.
The gahment campaign for Kindness Movement, promote TV charity where millions are donated at a push of a few buttons, gahment also help the poor in many ways, build schools and hospitals in China, India, Cambodia, etc, also give millions in cash and kind to neighbouring countries suffering from floods, droughts, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions,
Singaporeans, how not to be kind and generous??
But back to mei meis asking for help. I always reply "Saya tahu awak cakap apa"?? Gesturing, Woh bu tung!!! Sorry I don't understand you - in Singlish or lagi better false Ah Moh slang.
These meimeis will again try their luck to see whether you can understand mandarin - they will leave you alone if you persist or pretend. Meismeis also want face and not to be seen begging or conning?