In addition

A friend recently mentioned to me recently that my writing in my blog is rather difficult to read, as is my spoke language at times. I concur. And if it causes you problems, you have my sincere apologies. Also, I ask for your understanding (I was going to use forebearance) as simplifying the way I speak and write is somewhat akin to (like) cutting off my left or right hand. I didn't start with the average level of English and them work my way up. I never spoke English like a Singaporean so its rahter hard to relate. Think of me as an expat kid. Its more or less accurate. And it should help. I tried speaking Singlish to fit in, but after so many years, it still sounds rather forces and fake. I don't honestly know which is worse, that people don't understand what i say and think I'm arrogant, or hear my forced Singlish, believe I'm being condescending and therefore conclude I'm arrogant.

Yes, there actually is a point to all this reflection. It actually serves to highlight something from the previous post 'Society and such'. It is written in my usual style and has its usual distinct properties.

As such, for the majority of Singaporeans, it causes the same problem, that is not easy to understand.

The question though is how you are going to react to it?

A) I couln't fully understand the writer. The standard of English is too high. I should improve on mine.

B) I couldn't understand the writer. The standard of English is too high. But he's Singaporean like me! Therefore, he's just and arrogant ******* trying to show off.

Now, I've experienced many people who fall under category B, and that's also what motivated the below piece. So in a single moment of vehemence from a tormented primary school life, reality check folks!

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