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New media manners By Amanda Lim



I agree to a certain extend that people do not mind their manners as much nowadays because of social media. I feel that it is not a right thing to do to text a person to tell him/her that you are going to be late because it lacks responsibility. It is basic courtesy to call the person and apologize rather than just a text which lacks sincerity as well. Expressing your feelings on social networking sites also lacks sincerity. If you really love or like a person, sincerity is very important because it reflects how much you do love/like the person. Besides, you would make things awkward for the other party if they do not feel the same way. It, of course, should not be a place for you to start an argument. Not to forget, social networking sites is a public place, it wouldn't’t be very nice to be arguing where everyone could see the content. An argument should be between whoever is involved in it and of course a face-to-face talk would be the best way to solve the situation.
 What I deem as acceptable will be updating social networking sites will you’re out with you friends, but not emails if it’s concerning work. The purpose of going out with your friends is to enjoy. There is not point for going out if you’re going to reply to your emails all the time. Your friends will get annoyed because you are facing your electronic devices all the time and spend minimal time talking to them.
 I feel that it is acceptable for my boss to add me on Facebook, because if the boss can get to know their workers better, they will able to work together better. The working environment will be better as well, as the workers feel more comfortable with each other.

As for using hand phones in meeting, it is totally not acceptable unless it is a matter of life and death. It is very important for us to give our full attention to whoever is presenting as this is a form of respect.
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"Should Maids Get A Day Off Every Week?" by Nur Hazimah

I believe this is a good topic to be brought into discussion. Maids, in other words, domestic workers, are often given little or no attention in this society. They do not have much say in what they want. It was right for MOM to bring up this topic which would make the public spare a thought for these domestic workers and think of their needs.

After all, domestic workers are just normal human beings like us. I do not see why they have to work round the clock when they are just earning some money like us. Yes, most of the time these domestic workers are greatly needed to get some work done. But at certain times, we do not really need them to do all the work for us. We need to put ourselves in their shoes and think of how they feel.

However, giving maids an off day could be also dangerous. This is because they are not locals and if they happen to encounter a mishap, they do not know where to go and who to report to when they are travelling outside alone. Employers would not agree to give their maids an off day also because during their rest days, they would want their helpers to be around to take care of their needs.

The best way would be to work out mutually agreed arrangement with their maids so as to satisfy both parties. It would be also good if both the domestic worker and the employer’s family foster good relationship and get them involve in family activities during the weekend to lessen their work and at the same time, able to unwind.

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/Hotnews/EDC110622-0000548/Should-maids-get-a-day-off-every-week
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Amad's comment on "US woman took dead baby shopping" By V Ravindran

It is sad to know that this kind of people exists among us. How can a parent kill his or her own child? Especially the mother, who gave birth to the child. This act is just despicable and unacceptable. I agree with you that the world should be rid of such heartless people. These cold-blooded people disgust me.

Personally, I feel that the mother is irresponsible. As you mentioned, the mother should be a role model instead of a cause of pain or death. I really think she deserves a death sentence for her merciless act.

This is one good example of why couples should think thoroughly before having a baby. You should be prepared when you decide to have a baby.
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KaiYan's comment on “Woman pierced kittens for gothic look” by Lam Jia Jia


Hello Jia Jia.


I was appalled after reading the news article. The first question that rose up in my mind was: ‘How could anyone be as inhumane as Crawford?’ I think what she had done was a disgrace to humanity.

How could she pierce these poor animals? Animals do have their own rights just like humans. I do agree that Crawford does not have the rights to inflict the pain on the animals. She loves piercings but that does not mean that the animals love piercings too.

What’s worse was that she tried to remove the kitten’s tail by tying an elastic band to stern its blood flow. This is really barbarous of her. I agree that just merely six months of home detention is unquestionably not enough for her to reflect what she had done wrong.

Thanks for sharing.

Kai Yan
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KaiYan's comment on “Man admits to indecent acts with girl, 12” by Liew Wei Qi

Hello Wei Qi.

After I’ve read this news article, I was disgusted by the man who had performed the indecent act. The girl was also partly at fault as she could choose not to listen to the man. Peer pressure through internet is not as pressuring as face to face peer pressure. She could easily not obey what the man had asked her to do since he could cause her no harm through the Internet. When the man had suggested for a meet up, she could reject him and not turn up.

I agree that children are vulnerable towards the Internet. They should be taught in school the dangers and ways of protecting themselves. The assembly programs should be interesting and exciting, attracting their attention so that they would remember better. Parents should monitor their children's action.

The National Service man should be punished severely. It is a disgrace to humanity that such people that abuses little girls do exist. The government should punish him severely so that no other man would dare to commit the same crime again.

Thanks for sharing.

Kai Yan
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'German TV show mocks Singaporean practices' by KaiYan



I disagree with this article. This article is about a German television program that had made fun of Singaporeans’ behavior. It says that Singaporeans are strange human beings that enjoy getting their temperature checked. I do not find it strange as it is a safety measure to prevent the spread of fever to others. Singaporeans are being considerate and not strange as they are willing to check their temperature before entering the building.

The possession of chewing gum is forbidden all over Singapore, this is a waste prevention measure. It is a successful measure as Singapore is considered one of the cleanest cities in the world. So I don’t think by forbidding chewing gum is futile. Instead, I think it is very reasonable.
People in different countries have different beliefs and hobbies. We should respect it even if it sounded strange to us. This television program is making fun of some of the Singaporeans whom believed that songbirds bring luck to its owners. Songbirds are very expensive and so are the cages. They think that Singaporeans are strange to buy it at such an expensive price.
I believe that every country do have people that believe in the existence of spirits, including Germany. I don’t think that they should make fun of the Singaporeans that believe in it. I don’t think that this television program should be broadcasted in Germany as it would mislead the people who have watched it.


http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_680388.html
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'Unmanned checkpoint booth confuses S'poreans' by KaiYan

I think the behaviors of some Malaysian immigration officers are absurd.


Two female Singaporeans were blackmailed, forced to sign documents, stripped naked and made to do ten squats. They were then detained in a place infested with pest. I find that the treatment they received is really unfair. What had happened was that they assumed that the thumbprint system was ahead and they drove on, but there was none. It was not their fault that the booth was unmanned. They were honest to make a U-Turn back to the custom to have their passport stamped. However, they were accused of illegal entry to Malaysia. The inhumane officers then made them do the unreasonable things as mentioned.


Another two Singaporeans went to Malaysia. The immigration officer sat in the booth with the lights turned off. The officer allowed them through without stamping their passports. Thinking that there is another booth ahead, they drove on.  When they have reached Singapore’s custom, they were advised by the Singapore immigration officers to return to Malaysia’s custom to have their passports stamped. Fortunately, both the Singaporeans were unpunished.


I think that the Malaysian government should be held responsible for the two absurd cases mentioned. The government should punish those unreasonable immigration officers severely. What they have done is unforgivable and unreasonable. They should also train the other staffs professionally to prevent the same situation from happening again in future. If this were to continue, many Singaporeans would be unreasonably punished for something they were not at fault.

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_680487.html
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/what_bugs_me/660636/jb_horror_women_detained_and_forced_to_do.html
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