It is not often that I lose my way while navigating around the island. But just a few days ago, I happened to be finding my way around a little district which I was not familar with, it was then I approached one Singaporean, whom was obviously a resident living in the estate for help.
To my expectation, he did not know the place I am looking for (though later I found out that the place I was looking for was just behind the block of flats which I have met him).
It was within my expectation as close to 95% of all times I have sought help from Singaporeans getting around, the answer was 'I don't know'? though they are living right in the estate!
Are Singaporeans really bo chap (apathetic)? or do they really don't know where they are living at all?
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To be honest, I still cant find the flat of my 2 brothers when we r in SG for a visit. In the past, the same situation made me missed on weddings or birthday parties bec I'm clueless in a maze of HDB blocks :-o
Last visit at my brother's neighbourhood, hubby n I had a look-see around bec it was a new estate. My bro insists that we take one of the mobile phones along - just in case we got lost - haha ... very funny right ?
Talk abt bo chap - we had similar experiences in foreign cities while vacationing there. I doubt the Americans or Europeans ever heard of courtesy to others/lost tourists !
People can be apathetic, some people can be nice also. Sometimes I believe it has to do with their moods too.