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Sure, Singapore is considered safe in general, but I think some of their pov seems to be seeing in rose tinted glasses. Leaving shoes outside is generally ok, but then again depends where you reside in, safety differs in private apartments with security as compared to flats. Leaving valuables such as wallet or mobile phones to chope a table in Singapore is a NO NO for me - asking for trouble only.
As an expat in SG let me explain why it seems as if so many of us are shocked seeing something not being stolen - it’s not us thinking that nothing GETS stolen, of course crime exists here. It’s that it won’t be stolen/mutilated/pissed on/etc. with a 100% chance in 10 minutes or so.
Having lived in sg for 6 years, there's so much I took for granted, then moved back to New York and regretted leaving sg in the first place. Quality of life is better than U.S. and so much safer. I miss how clean it is and the local food and hearing singlish all the time. If only I could get my PR back. And just for the record, I didn't earn a huge salary by any means, but still managed to live so much better than in U.S.
@@PokhrajRoy. No offense, but just a suggestion: Maybe you can summarize your thoughts into one comment, would save you time instead of having to type multiple separate comments
I had my purse with all my ID and gift money from my uncle on Orchard Road. Specifically, I put it on a pay phone and forgot and when I went back it was gone. First visit to a singpore police station to report and never saw it again. Kicked myself and was also so mad at the supposedly honest Singaporean culture at the time. Moral of story - like Yeolo said - using your purse on a table reservation - living life on the edge coz it does happen.
There are alot of foreigners in SG & only foreigners will use public phone. Your stuff most likely taken by another foreigners using the phone after you....SG not as safe now & crime rates has gone higher compared to 20yrs back when foreigners are much much lesser..
Coming from a culture (🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬) where you give your children names that will sort of speak life and "determine" a positive future for them... that lady naming her hypothetical child, those names were definitely a culture shock.... I also think she's putting a curse on her poor child. Setting that unborn fetus up for failure. Child never stood a chance. Smh 😭
bro he's chewing nicotine gum? That's to help smoking addiction not get u an addiction to nicotine! That's why he can't stop chewing coz he's literally getting addicted wts
The title should be changed to “The Truth About Singapore Caucasian Expat Life”. Cause none of the videos are showing other races expats where the bulk of the expats here are Asians. Anyway, nice video, YEOLO ☺️
8:05 I’ve seen a documentary on the London Underground. Trust me, it’s very unique to see it. Only when they repair escalators is there any made at cleaning.
Lol about the expat guy dating Singaporean or SE Asian girls exclusively… I remembered the terms the HKers and mainland Chinese friends used on those types of expats - they called them sexpats.
Regarding the leaving the shoes in front of your house or flat: you are mostly not allowed to leave them out in the hallway bc it’s a common area you share with other people and you don’t rent the small space in front of your door. That’s why you are not allowed to place a shoe rack and pairs of shoes there. I know that there were court cases regarding this issue in Germany. So it’s not always about sb stealing things. Nevertheless I have seen people leave their shoes in front of their door
As an ang moh myself, I am happy to not be like any of the people presented in today’s video - especially this lady, always talking and complaining about her expat life in Singapore… anywho. Cheeeeeers!
Sorry hor my bicycle got stolen in the center of Toa Payoh. I didn’t lock it properly, lo and behold, when I finished work, my bike went missing. Btw it is stolen at the high human traffic area.
I think what the Singapore,Singapore comment was valid , because I am assuming the dude was from the US and there is a Singapore in Michigan. Go google it.
Well bro.. There's many person name Boon, in Korean Sian is also a name like Si-An. Food name, there's also Stephen Curry, why can't you name a baby, Laksa? Don't judge names la.
Leaving a bike unchained? Yeah sure. My ex-colleague 'choped' a table in Newton with his iPhone and wallet while he went to get his food. When he came back, his spot was taken. Along with his wallet and phone.
I am White, my wife is too. We have 5 kids here in our HDB. We are not particularly socal to other whites here too. Most men, are nobodies back home. They act on their over hyped fictional egos. Like how you & I may have thoughts in our heads, even say stuff in the shower. But, never say it out loud. Well these guys do here.....
7:26 My boy bestie has been simping over SG girls (we once simped over one tgt) 'cause, IDK why, but they're model material. Maybe y'all are so used to seeing pretty girls that they look average to y'all. But I haven't seen a single ugly girl living in SG. The "ugliest" I've seen was still above average. Or maybe I'm just too used to seeing myself in the mirror that even the average looking person looks like a goddess to me, IDK. But I'll take it from my bestie who simps on a daily basis.
What the dosh? Americans are known to use food items as baby names. Berry, Chuck, Rosemary, Hazel, Kale, Olive, Cherry, Maple, Coco. She's on brand here tho. Never heard of Boon Siew Honda? That NY-er guy doesn't know that bike is -definitely- probably considered cheap in SG. Wallet "value" same as bike. The JBL lost and found "ad" is definitely considered as littering by janitors. Singapore, Singapore guy probably can't point Afghanistan or North Korea on a map. Shopping cart in an airport? That's not how airport works. A "flabbergasted" British saw a janitor cleaning an escalator!!! Stereotypical 4-seasons human in a hot-climate country. Lifehack? buying nicotine gum in SG yeah sure... Greatest double standards claims but showed 2 dudes playing pool? Where are the halfnaked strangers pictures?!! shiok shiok. ROFLMAO. Expats in SG needs to do a lot of growing up. Lol
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i really hope the last girl has moved out lol
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Sure, Singapore is considered safe in general, but I think some of their pov seems to be seeing in rose tinted glasses. Leaving shoes outside is generally ok, but then again depends where you reside in, safety differs in private apartments with security as compared to flats. Leaving valuables such as wallet or mobile phones to chope a table in Singapore is a NO NO for me - asking for trouble only.
Don’t call your child “Yishun” can liao. 😂
name it chong pang?
As an expat in SG let me explain why it seems as if so many of us are shocked seeing something not being stolen - it’s not us thinking that nothing GETS stolen, of course crime exists here. It’s that it won’t be stolen/mutilated/pissed on/etc. with a 100% chance in 10 minutes or so.
I can't use the phase expats. End of the day we are foreigners to the soli. Regardless of wealth & creed.
I’m sorry, pissed on?
Having lived in sg for 6 years, there's so much I took for granted, then moved back to New York and regretted leaving sg in the first place. Quality of life is better than U.S. and so much safer. I miss how clean it is and the local food and hearing singlish all the time. If only I could get my PR back. And just for the record, I didn't earn a huge salary by any means, but still managed to live so much better than in U.S.
i find it so cute that you miss our singlish, well i hope you return!
@share_accidental I pray to return everyday.
Imagine being in school and ordering Laksa for lunch and then being that one kid everyone will make fun of because your name is Laksa
"Kaya" can also mean rich. So okay lah 🤣🤣
Better than kayu (wood)
I think Kaya is better than Laksa for naming wise, at least it means rich 😂
I'm gonna name my child kaya boon sian...😂
Quote of the Day: “…but leaving your wallet behind is definitely living life on the edge.”
bro u wanna post how many comments
@@va1r429 Yeolo told us to comment our thoughts. I have more than one thought. It’s called social media engagement.
@@PokhrajRoy. No offense, but just a suggestion: Maybe you can summarize your thoughts into one comment, would save you time instead of having to type multiple separate comments
@@pumpkin258 I know how RUclips works: One comment ain’t cutting it.
@@pumpkin258 fr but i guess he tryna get famous in a singaporean youtubers comments 🫣🫣🫣😭
Sian is a Welsh name. It’s pronounced as Shan.
I had my purse with all my ID and gift money from my uncle on Orchard Road. Specifically, I put it on a pay phone and forgot and when I went back it was gone. First visit to a singpore police station to report and never saw it again. Kicked myself and was also so mad at the supposedly honest Singaporean culture at the time. Moral of story - like Yeolo said - using your purse on a table reservation - living life on the edge coz it does happen.
the qn is: what were you doing in a pay phone? 🤣
There are alot of foreigners in SG & only foreigners will use public phone. Your stuff most likely taken by another foreigners using the phone after you....SG not as safe now & crime rates has gone higher compared to 20yrs back when foreigners are much much lesser..
There are pay phones in Singapore?
Coming from a culture (🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬) where you give your children names that will sort of speak life and "determine" a positive future for them... that lady naming her hypothetical child, those names were definitely a culture shock.... I also think she's putting a curse on her poor child. Setting that unborn fetus up for failure. Child never stood a chance. Smh 😭
I’ve heard the Pandemic called a lot of things but I cackled at “Panoramic” lol
6:06 At least it isn't "Singapore, Malaysia"
bro he's chewing nicotine gum? That's to help smoking addiction not get u an addiction to nicotine! That's why he can't stop chewing coz he's literally getting addicted wts
I’m guessing it was a joke
@@DamnFineCupOfCoffee I hope so too
Mum when Boon is new born : oh isn't my baby Boon so adorable?
Mum when Boon is 10 : Eh Ah boon faster do your homework if not I cane you ah
Looking at SG though these expat tinted lenses on tiktok is honestly mind blowing lmao
The title should be changed to “The Truth About Singapore Caucasian Expat Life”. Cause none of the videos are showing other races expats where the bulk of the expats here are Asians. Anyway, nice video, YEOLO ☺️
Other races? You mean migrants?
Sian and Kaya are already existing legit ang moh names.
Not even 10 seconds and I love your interpretation of ‘vanilla’ 😂
There’s an actress from Maze Runner whose name is Kaya Scodelario. Pretty famous
amazing video
Imagine if your whole thing was eating McFlurry. I’d love to try that out.
Me: Yeolo is such a pleasant looking chap, I could just watch him for hours!
Yeolo: Hello, SG Secure?
Hahaha. 😂🤣
In America you have to pay to use a trolley in the airport. Yeah it’s not that common from their perspective.
Kaya = Kaia is actually a name...
Marina/Mariana is a Malay name...
I was taking a flight at LA, the trolley cost $8, they have an electronic lock. I managed to find an abandoned trolley and use it 😂
6:30 giving me flashback to Bukit Batok, Singapore
Out of Context Yeolo: “Ok, guys, I’m scared. I have to stop. What is going on?”
For the JBL headphone I guess it would be pretty useless for the thief without the charging case.
8:05 I’ve seen a documentary on the London Underground. Trust me, it’s very unique to see it. Only when they repair escalators is there any made at cleaning.
Lol about the expat guy dating Singaporean or SE Asian girls exclusively… I remembered the terms the HKers and mainland Chinese friends used on those types of expats - they called them sexpats.
I’ve visited Singapore Pre-TikTok and I’m happy that I’m not going to be the Cringey Ex-Pat in the future lol
Kaya is also slang for marijuana in Jamaica
5:28 What a Meme Template! 👏🏽
I think Kaya is quite pretty
OMG BABE WAKE UP YEOLO POSTED
Regarding the leaving the shoes in front of your house or flat: you are mostly not allowed to leave them out in the hallway bc it’s a common area you share with other people and you don’t rent the small space in front of your door. That’s why you are not allowed to place a shoe rack and pairs of shoes there. I know that there were court cases regarding this issue in Germany. So it’s not always about sb stealing things. Nevertheless I have seen people leave their shoes in front of their door
The Singapore Wardrobe Starter Pack: T-Shirt, Shorts/Capri Pants and a Plastic Shopping Bag.
hello nice vid
ok i subscribed! lol. im guilty i forgot --3 vids in :)
Hopefully you’ll make a video about the new lgbt law in Singapore!! Such a great step for Singapore 😭
I LOVE FROMIS TOO
Okkk naming your kid laksa and Sian ….?!?Shud be illegal
Saw some videos about those luggage carts and it seems some airports in other countries rent out the carts rather than providing them for free
Ayo Ang Mo pls lah. Foreigners pls take note, low crime does not mean no crime. they have not gone to certain places where your wheels get stolen
as a singaporean who travelled a lot, i've been to airports where you have to pay for the carts. we're lucky here haha
As an ang moh myself, I am happy to not be like any of the people presented in today’s video - especially this lady, always talking and complaining about her expat life in Singapore… anywho. Cheeeeeers!
Last girl is gonna get that cream of the pie sooner or later 🗿
The "immigration officer" is not even Chinese, i think it's nana from korea?
Sorry hor my bicycle got stolen in the center of Toa Payoh. I didn’t lock it properly, lo and behold, when I finished work, my bike went missing. Btw it is stolen at the high human traffic area.
those trolley in some countries like USA are not free to use and need to rent
Boone is the name of the dog owned by Malcolm Douglas, the OG Steve Irwin!
some people pronounce Sean as Sian... so yeah. Singaporeans right?
7:46 I think it’s because they are organised and seem more ergonomic. That’s my interpretation.
Apparently the sundae machines in the US are always broken down?
That dog behind the pink tee guy is his dog, cos they live in the block next to mine hahah
Also he said Singapore, Singapore because there is another Singapore in Michigan USA
As an expat, I apologise for our rabid behaviour, especially on Tik tok
2:46 try Khaosoi and Tom Yum
Suddenly I realised I don’t even know my own country… it’s like someone saying Geronimo 😮
"Oh my god!!! Singaporecore!!!!!!! uwu uwu uwu uwu"
IKR 😭😭😭
I think what the Singapore,Singapore comment was valid , because I am assuming the dude was from the US and there is a Singapore in Michigan. Go google it.
i think kaya is a really cute name
Musicbot 😂
Fun fact: I have a classmate named “Kayah” with a H
i remember my friend had a friend called kaya so ig kaya is kind of an okok name but laksa..???😭
Well bro.. There's many person name Boon, in Korean Sian is also a name like Si-An. Food name, there's also Stephen Curry, why can't you name a baby, Laksa? Don't judge names la.
it’s not the white guy having yellow fever, it’s the locals that are still suffering from post-colonial hangover 😏
Kaya sounds good tho it could also mean rich in malay
I don’t install and use TikTok the spyware
Naming Ur kid Kaya and LAKSA I'm dead💀
Oooo you have the same name as me(same writing), just that different surname ^w^
@@junkobuns niceeee :)
2:36 Have you not heard of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow naming their child ‘Apple’?
9:52 It’s an Asian thing. You even have 2 kinds of slippers: Indoor and Outdoor.
Panoramic
Hahaha laksa and another one can name soto
THE CAUCASITY
Boon is a chinese name no?
I am an expat. I love local women. After going back after my stint in singapore. I will let her go
Westerners might find modern Asian countries a culture shock, not exclusively just Singapore....
7:08 men of culture, I summon thee. Who is this? :)
always 69% not subscribed to u meh
Leaving a bike unchained? Yeah sure. My ex-colleague 'choped' a table in Newton with his iPhone and wallet while he went to get his food. When he came back, his spot was taken. Along with his wallet and phone.
I mean, it’s ok to have preferences but Cis White Men with Yellow Fever is weird.
I am White, my wife is too. We have 5 kids here in our HDB. We are not particularly socal to other whites here too. Most men, are nobodies back home. They act on their over hyped fictional egos. Like how you & I may have thoughts in our heads, even say stuff in the shower. But, never say it out loud. Well these guys do here.....
@NUHH yup and we role, boleh. But got more love for my neighbourhood swee
laksa laxative
We need Filipinos exposing the sex pests and their pick-mes.
Shud be “kaiya” nicer
Pandemic not panoramic
7:26
My boy bestie has been simping over SG girls (we once simped over one tgt) 'cause, IDK why, but they're model material. Maybe y'all are so used to seeing pretty girls that they look average to y'all. But I haven't seen a single ugly girl living in SG. The "ugliest" I've seen was still above average. Or maybe I'm just too used to seeing myself in the mirror that even the average looking person looks like a goddess to me, IDK. But I'll take it from my bestie who simps on a daily basis.
69% havent subscribe to your channel maybe theyre are the ones that voted the PAP 😅 joking ar.
What the dosh? Americans are known to use food items as baby names. Berry, Chuck, Rosemary, Hazel, Kale, Olive, Cherry, Maple, Coco. She's on brand here tho. Never heard of Boon Siew Honda? That NY-er guy doesn't know that bike is -definitely- probably considered cheap in SG. Wallet "value" same as bike. The JBL lost and found "ad" is definitely considered as littering by janitors. Singapore, Singapore guy probably can't point Afghanistan or North Korea on a map. Shopping cart in an airport? That's not how airport works. A "flabbergasted" British saw a janitor cleaning an escalator!!! Stereotypical 4-seasons human in a hot-climate country. Lifehack? buying nicotine gum in SG yeah sure... Greatest double standards claims but showed 2 dudes playing pool? Where are the halfnaked strangers pictures?!! shiok shiok. ROFLMAO. Expats in SG needs to do a lot of growing up. Lol
so cringe watching from a malaysian standpoint . so petty lol
My $100 bike getting stolen right outside my house: 🧍🏽♀️ (okay singaporean tiktok is cringey but expat tiktok is CRINGIER)