Chinesey

First of all, I have nothing really against the Chinese. I do have minor issue with chinese the language more.

Before I come to that, I do want to say a little about the silver medal we get, though. As a Singaporean, of course I am delighted that a silver medal is won. But coming from players that are China-born and raised, I do feel a little disappointed that not a Singapore-born player got the medal for us. But I do appreciate the trio for getting the medal though. Now, if only a locally-bred will work harder and do us proud in the next Game, and next. Like Sumiko Tan, I will be more proud if someone who speak Singlish and understand the multiracial aspect of this country get a medal.

I am not against being chinese, even once when I travelled to Beijing, I was proud of being one when I was there, as that was the first time I was in China. But being chinese has not matter much to me ever since then. Chinese language had always being a hindrance in my academic performance, I had always done badly during my schooldays. It was the only subject that I failed in my O level. I can never communicate well in chinese, and I don't see the need to. I rather stick to English, the language I am able to communicate comfortably.

I find that more places are hiring China national. Fine, if they want to, but make sure they can speak and understand simple English. It is a setback for Singapore if tourists find that they cant communicate to the people here, not knowing that these are not Singaporean. Even us local are finding it a bother trying to make them understand simple things.

Once I encountered a Chinese, don't know if he is local or not, accompanying a chinese national, demanded that I speak chinese, claiming he was chinese and wanted a reply in chinese. Come on, this is Singapore, I don't have to speak chinese. If you are in China, I will understand, but this is not China, if you can't speak English, go back to China. I may be chinese as a race, but I don't have to speak chinese. The main language of communication here is mainly English, and that is my first language. I admit I am lacking in my chinese, so don't DEMAND!

I am Singaporean first, then a chinese, so don't put race into the picture. Don't make me hate Chinese.