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« on: 18 January 2002, 3:45:00 am » |
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Hi guys, I´just got here a couple of weeks ago. Haven´t quite made friends... I see many expats dating local girls, especially, Malay and Indian girls. What are your views about it? Enlighten me! |
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« on: 18 January 2002, 3:45:00 am » |
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Chiku
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« Reply #1 on: 18 January 2002, 9:01:00 am » |
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maxthecat
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« Reply #2 on: 18 January 2002, 14:18:00 pm » |
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My view is that people should stop subjecting these couples to any kind of scrutiny about why they enjoy each other's company, unless you're going to do the same with all couples -- especially the great majority: those where the partners are of the same race, ethnicity, etc., because such couples are just as likely to have ulterior motives for their relationship -- they just don't stand out visually like interracial couples. I guess the human brain is unfortunately hard-wired to suspect ulterior motives for interracial couples and pure motives for couples of similar background. Remember, if you see a nice, normal-looking Caucasian couple, how do you know the reason for their coupling isn't lust (love at first sight) or money ("I always had faith my Johnnie was going to be a big success"). There are enough fish in the sea for everybody. |
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Junebug
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« Reply #3 on: 18 January 2002, 15:37:00 pm » |
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Max, very well said.  |
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maxthecat
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« Reply #4 on: 18 January 2002, 15:59:00 pm » |
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Junebug, If I can write a post that is half as intelligent as yours are, then I'm happy. P.S. We didn't get a chance to try the recipe for Christmas. My wife says she'll make it for my birthday. Hope 2002 brings you lots of happiness. |
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maxthecat
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« Reply #5 on: 21 January 2002, 12:06:00 pm » |
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I should add that even if some of these couples do have ulterior motives, it's nobody's business but their own.
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Junebug
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« Reply #6 on: 21 January 2002, 12:14:00 pm » |
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Thank you for the compliment (which is definitely not deserved...) and for the wishes, Max. 2001 was a very difficult year, so I truly hope that this new year brings some easier times. I'd love to have some goose right now... I'm going home to New York in February and apparently my mother has already made a list of my favourite things to eat... hehehe All the best to you! [This message has been edited by Junebug (edited 21-01-2002).] |
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carolklc
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« Reply #7 on: 17 February 2002, 16:22:00 pm » |
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there is nothing wrong with interracial relationships. If people choose to lower their guard and date people with ulterior motives, noone should even think or worry about it. it is a choice which people exercise and they can exercise such rights in various ways. Just like in stock trading, whilst there may be certain golden rules and useful strategies, not every investor follows the same strategy all the time. That is why there are losers and winners. Interracial relationships can sometimes be very fulfilling if people are together for good reasons which will see them through life. The differences in culture, personality and habits can sometimes be annoying and frustrating. However, good couples will learn to compromise and accept the differences, which i think is nobel. Since beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, we would not know which relationship is sustainable, would we? Hence, don't be too quick to judge. All we can hope, as good humans, is that they may be happy and find meaning in their relationship. |
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kes
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« Reply #9 on: 18 February 2002, 13:02:00 pm » |
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bunnychow
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« Reply #10 on: 18 February 2002, 17:47:00 pm » |
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Just for the record - I don't peel prawns, but I make a mean green Thai curry.  TIP: Prawns taste sweeter if you cook, steam, fry, etc them with them unpeeled.
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Chiku
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« Reply #11 on: 18 February 2002, 23:38:00 pm » |
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I peel prawns, and shrimps too! Local guys, are you queuing up at the wrong door?
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bunnychow
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« Reply #12 on: 19 February 2002, 10:38:00 am » |
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Wahhh Chiku - you so submissive lor! Shrimp very labour intensive - lah. Any other single prawn peelers out there? Singaporean men - here we come. The revenge is sweet - and so are our prawns. *wink* |
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PhilM
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« Reply #13 on: 19 February 2002, 11:48:00 am » |
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Chiku - but do you peel and de-seed the chiku fruit for your men as well?
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Chiku
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« Reply #14 on: 19 February 2002, 19:52:00 pm » |
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Was that a display of Sumiko's powderful Singlish? Shelling prawns is done with fingers, but peeling prawns I believe is done in the red chamber? Now who wants prawns and shrimps? 
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