No worries, you totally didnt offen me and I more then understand what you write.

If you have time, you like writing and you want to publish your thoughts and experiences about your Time in Germany, you are really more then welcome toe Guest Blog for me!!

It would be great to get a point of view that is exactly the opposite of mine (German Blogger In Sin – Sin Blogger in Germany)… Let me know ya and just mail me at admin@angryangmo.com !

I’m a Singaporean living in Germany. I nearly choked on my breakfast when my partner pointed the survey out to me – I’m not sure about the average Asian expat’s pov but I don’t think I’ve ever encountered such racism as I have here in Germany. And this is northern DE I’m talking about.

They see yellow skin, they immediately think I’m a student from a poor, impoverished country. Or they think I’m a street worker. I could go on, but let’s not.

When I tell of my experiences to the locals, they come pretty close to saying that I’m a liar/that I’m imagining all of it. I think just one German guy believes me – only because his partner is not from Europe.

I can see why Singapore can be a bit difficult for some people though (hell, it can be difficult for me). I can’t quite put my finger on it. But the people hide whatever negative feelings they have about expats very well, I think.

Hope I’ve not offended you, AngryAngMo. Great post!

I have been to many cities in the world. I do like Singapore and it does provide good friendly culture as well as facilities for Expats or tourists. But about the survey, survey’s can be very tough to judge on, as every individual looks at it on its own angle.It also depends a lot on how much we have interacted in the particular city, with people, institutions etc to judge about it!

I always enjoy the survey’s though!

cheers
Sandeep

MR DAVID CHRISTODOULOU: ‘Having arrived in Singapore 15 years ago, I have grown to love the place. The food is fantastic and the taxi drivers are the best in the world. This was reinforced on Tuesday night when I jumped into a Comfort Cab from Siglap to head into town, and destined to meet a long-lost school buddy. In my haste, I left my wallet at home. Instead of reacting angrily because I could not pay for the fare, the cabby, Mr Soh, brushed it off and offered me $100 for my night out. Needless to say, I was astounded and could not thank him enough. His kindness is something that will remain as one of my fondest memories of Singapore. Thank you, Mr Soh, your deed will be remembered as a lesson in kindness by me and my family.’

WHAT ELSE DO YOU STILL WANT? KOWTOW TO EXPATS?

I am not saying that SIN is not unfriendly, but it is not particularly warm or friendly either. In my opinion the socio-economic condition of this state simply does not make it conducive for a friendly culture, they needed smile campaigns to smile for god’s sake!! Ha ha!

This is why we (foreigners) only mingle with each other at galleries and schools, if you seriously ask yourself who you (if you are german) mix around with most of the time =) you’ll find this to be true. Or if you open your eyes at the enclaves of people and look at their background, you would agree as well.

Also, and no Europeans below 23 stay here long term for the long haul. I don’t think it is at all surprising why SIN isn’t on that list.

Tchus.

P.S Good blog, but i am surprised nothing negative is on it yet. ;)