A recent survey lists Singapore as one of most unpolited countries. There are some arguments, but one thing is about respect to elders. What can you expect from ordinary people if the government and society doesn't show respect to elders?
Singapore government encourages elders to work. You see some 70-years-old collect plates in food court, clean up the floor, even drive taxi with the shaking hands! I don't think people in this age should work anymore.
Another one is subtle. Singapore has very clear classification, money is the rule. Janitor is janitor, boss is boss, they don't talk. Not like in US, at least there is some sort of chitchat.
Put them together, no respect to elders is there. Now you know, these elders are not respected because they are not rich. Nevertheless, the situation is not that bad. Chinese has the traditions to respect at least own parents.
Singapore government encourages elders to work. You see some 70-years-old collect plates in food court, clean up the floor, even drive taxi with the shaking hands! I don't think people in this age should work anymore.
Another one is subtle. Singapore has very clear classification, money is the rule. Janitor is janitor, boss is boss, they don't talk. Not like in US, at least there is some sort of chitchat.
Put them together, no respect to elders is there. Now you know, these elders are not respected because they are not rich. Nevertheless, the situation is not that bad. Chinese has the traditions to respect at least own parents.
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