Wednesday, 2 September 2009
How does the way we speak tell us about who we are? Do you think Singlish is good? Why or why not?-Natalie
Usually,the way we speak reflects on our personality.If we are angry, some of us prefer to keep quiet,others flaring up and blaming everybody that he/she is not happy with.As we grow up, our personality changes too.Those that were quieter in their younger days might just find themselves speaking louder as they grow older.But this case about speaking Singlish is something a lot of Singaporeans do to express themselves.Although it isn't proper English,it is heard and spoken by fellow Singaporeans everyday.Even I can't live without it.It is part of our culture.Imagine that there was no such thing as Singlish and everybody spoke proper English.What words could replace the 'hor,lah and mah' that we once spoke?(supposing there was no Singlish)Even if we could manage the language,we'd soon be speaking like the Americans.Imagine I was an Australian and I came to Singapore for vacation and found everybody speaking perfect English.I'd check the map once more.I feel that there is no good or bad in Singlish.It represents who we are.
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