2 sides of the coin here. That guy can just mind his own business, while the gal can refrain from eating. But still, it's nice once in a while to go to another country, seeing people of all ages munching, drinking happily in public transports. Brings a smile once in awhile, why must we become so desensitized?
I've seen a lady rushed out of the MRT just to tell the station officer that a schoolkid took a sip inside the train. He was grabbed by the arms, and taken out of the train. It's not like he's got a bomb or the water would short circuit the train or something... sigh gimme a break.
2 sides of the coin here. That guy can just mind his own business, while the gal can refrain from eating. But still, it's nice once in a while to go to another country, seeing people of all ages munching, drinking happily in public transports. Brings a smile once in awhile, why must we become so desensitized?
I've seen a lady rushed out of the MRT just to tell the station officer that a schoolkid took a sip inside the train. He was grabbed by the arms, and taken out of the train. It's not like he's got a bomb or the water would short circuit the train or something... sigh gimme a break.
OT: i find people sitting on the floor more irritating....
OT: i find people sitting on the floor more irritating....
we should legalize punching ah beng.
Now the situation is I always scared by the law when I want to punch them, not because I scared of those ah beng.
I think we should not target this as "ah beng" only behavour. As someone who has told off a few...I assured you, I have told off just as many graduates. The so called youngster who are "suppose" to know better and future leaders of this nation.
I for one, would not like to use a dirty, smelly, roach infested train/bus due to people eating/drinking inside. Singapore isn't soooo big that going from point A to B take up 4hrs. No one is going to die of hungry or thirst while taking public transport.... can't we just endure a while until we get off ??
You see a school kid taking a slip of water.... I've seen school kids drinking bubble tea and just throwing the cup on the train floor when they got off. So, is some 'maid' suppose to clean up after them ?? And why the hell should I suffer inside a dirty train because some parent/teacher forgotten to teach them about being Civil Minded/Responsibility ?? Are we suppose to endure till people begin to pee & sh*t inside the train before we act ??
dennisc, we were like those country decades ago. It will cost money to eliminate those pest and any mess made.
Definitely not nice, don't understand where u are coming from with that idea. Kids these days won't just listen or are ignorant, why must that boy ignore a law when boarding trains.
Lucky if he's not fined. Seems some youth of today have become less sociable towards our country's prosperity.
We need a society that practices good hygenic habits all the time yet not cowered to get dirty if necessary.
About the incident, I'll do what that man did. It's about time pple "retaliate" against these anti-social behaviour. I hope young people here learns not to mess with adult if you are in the wrong.
I think we should not target this as "ah beng" only behavour. As someone who has told off a few...I assured you, I have told off just as many graduates. The so called youngster who are "suppose" to know better and future leaders of this nation.
Too often it invovles commuters in school uniform. I think no one here can deny that. Most people are self-conscious or law-abiding to eat or drink in MRT/BUS.This incident could've happen to people of all ages. Somehow this particular incident happen to involve a young teenager or a young adult.
It's not an assumption but fact. Kids think just becoz they are underaged they can getaway when breaking the law - Mummy and Daddy can bail them out if caught.I don't understand why you would want to assume only kids / young people would break the law / portray anti-social behaviour?
Aaah yes, blame everyone and everything except themselves. Kids needs to be responsible for what they do, only then they can be respected by adults.If the younger generation were to turn out like this, shouldn't we blame the adults for their negligence too?
Let's not get emotional. The incident happens between 2 kids and a man, so we quote similar instances. I believe to apologize is a bravier act to do then trying to pick a fight with that man.It seems that most of the replies to this thread are taking the opportunity to vent anger / hate on their own (possible) bad experiences with people who share similar traits with the young man in the article.
Anyway, it was the girl who was at fault, she could have at least stood up and apologize before the situation turns ugly, and dragged her friend to somewhere else.
Such incidents are not battles you engage in WoW or any games. Never consider a fight to solve issues, losing party will pick another day to settle the score - it never ends.And I agree to what kiwi2 said, pick the battles that are worth fighting for. As long as they clean up the mess they've made, I don't see why there is a need to step in and insist on the restriction.
Aaah yes, blame everyone and everything except themselves. Kids needs to be responsible for what they do, only then they can be respected by adults.
We still live in a social culture of respect needs to be earned. With way better education and standards of living kids nowadays are suppose to mature physically and mentally at a younger age.
Ppl of previous generations litter becoz they know nuts about keeping the environment clean, aren't kids nowadays should know better?
Let's not get emotional. The incident happens between 2 kids and a man, so we quote similar instances. I believe to apologize is a bravier act to do then trying to pick a fight with that man.
Such incidents are not battles you engage in WoW or any games. Never consider a fight to solve issues, losing party will pick another day to settle the score - it never ends.
Bruised ego will fuel the anger. No fight is worth fighting for except as an act of self-defence.
C'mon, rules are there for a purpose. We are the ones who force the authorities to create those rules. Don't make them create more rules.
If you can't understand NO DRINKING & EATING ALLOWED on buses and MRT then I will intervene and intepret it for you in my own language.
The law was set to ensure cleanliness of the train, and not how you feel?It isn't fair, I abide by the rule but you're not, irregardless if you clean up the mess.
Could you show prove to this?Too often it invovles commuters in school uniform. I think no one here can deny that. Most people are self-conscious or law-abiding to eat or drink in MRT/BUS.
Okay I hear you, but where's the evidence supporting this fact?It's not an assumption but fact. Kids think just becoz they are underaged they can getaway when breaking the law - Mummy and Daddy can bail them out if caught.
I didn't have this thinking when I was young though. Yes, I'm a working adult, I'm not taking sides here between the young and old, I'm just trying to be fair.Don't forget many of us here were kids too and we know what is their thinking.