Most of us heard about the recent controversy that involve the Miss Universe Singapore, Jesslyn Tan and one an unknown typical uncle on the train.
Apparently, we have not of heard of both parties' story yet. However, the uncle's daughter have apparently stepped up to confront the post by Ms Jesslyn Tan.
Of course, and obviously, the actions by Ms Tan have already shown that she is in line with our so called "judgemental society". We often call the society judgemental because they judge people based on their looks. (and btw, i'm judging her right now, by her ACTIONS)
In today context, we don't go around wearing shirts that are torn and with holes; since teens nowadays shown more support for looking good. (but hey, all of us want to look good sometimes, don't we?)
But when we stepped out of our comfort zones, out onto the streets, public transports etc, we do see some minimal amount of people who wear torn clothing. For example, some street performers may only have that one piece of perfect clothing. We never know. Or rather, there are some people who don't even have any tops.
So does that mean we can start judging and mocking someone who is topless? Mocking him/her that he/she is poor or he/she is in the new trend?
Stop it guys. Just because we live in a first world country, with high cost and standard of living, it doesn't mean that all of us rich.
One thing great about being poor is that one will strive to work as much as possible to earn that amount of money that can last them a day, in the most humane way without betraying their conscience.
There are many people who are just earning only about $2000 and under for a month. But when you think of those monthly expenses such as groceries, its appear that you will end up with a few hundred bucks. most of it will possibly end up in your savings.
For a typical uncle who work at a stall, do you think he can still earn more than what we have after deducting all those expenses?
And just because he has some holes on his shirt, does not mean that one can mock him for being poor.
Thats the thing why society is unfair. Almost all of us judge people based on their looks.
And by the way, ever since the starting of this post, i have never judged Ms Tan based on her looks. She is pretty, and being a Ms Universe Singapore is already a wow-factor. She can even be a model or whatsoever.
But one thing she lack of is, the moral ethics of a human. One does not mock about people just because he/she is poor.
Who knows one day, all of will degrade to the same condition and situation where everyone is equal in every aspects. Money is just an instrument for various objectives. After all, we won't be bringing it into our grave after we pass away.
Apparently, we have not of heard of both parties' story yet. However, the uncle's daughter have apparently stepped up to confront the post by Ms Jesslyn Tan.
Of course, and obviously, the actions by Ms Tan have already shown that she is in line with our so called "judgemental society". We often call the society judgemental because they judge people based on their looks. (and btw, i'm judging her right now, by her ACTIONS)
"Judge people by their actions, not their looks" - Desmond R.
In today context, we don't go around wearing shirts that are torn and with holes; since teens nowadays shown more support for looking good. (but hey, all of us want to look good sometimes, don't we?)
But when we stepped out of our comfort zones, out onto the streets, public transports etc, we do see some minimal amount of people who wear torn clothing. For example, some street performers may only have that one piece of perfect clothing. We never know. Or rather, there are some people who don't even have any tops.
So does that mean we can start judging and mocking someone who is topless? Mocking him/her that he/she is poor or he/she is in the new trend?
Stop it guys. Just because we live in a first world country, with high cost and standard of living, it doesn't mean that all of us rich.
Some of us are poor.
One thing great about being poor is that one will strive to work as much as possible to earn that amount of money that can last them a day, in the most humane way without betraying their conscience.
There are many people who are just earning only about $2000 and under for a month. But when you think of those monthly expenses such as groceries, its appear that you will end up with a few hundred bucks. most of it will possibly end up in your savings.
For a typical uncle who work at a stall, do you think he can still earn more than what we have after deducting all those expenses?
And just because he has some holes on his shirt, does not mean that one can mock him for being poor.
I can be rich, but I can choose to wear a torn shirt.
And by the way, ever since the starting of this post, i have never judged Ms Tan based on her looks. She is pretty, and being a Ms Universe Singapore is already a wow-factor. She can even be a model or whatsoever.
But one thing she lack of is, the moral ethics of a human. One does not mock about people just because he/she is poor.
Who knows one day, all of will degrade to the same condition and situation where everyone is equal in every aspects. Money is just an instrument for various objectives. After all, we won't be bringing it into our grave after we pass away.
To be honest, my family is neither rich nor poor.
(and I believe that about 3/5 of the Singaporeans are in the same condition as my family)
Most of us live under the roof of a HDB flat. Some of us may have cars to drive to work, while some of us took buses and trains. We are never equal in some aspects. For example, there is this family of 6 who are relying on the mother, who is the sole breadwinner of the family. This mother of 4 may earn just only 1000 a month, but do you think it is enough to feed the whole family of 6?
It might not be enough to feed the whole family, but one thing sure is that, these tough times faced by the family brought them closer together.
For my family, whatever my parents earn are about just enough to feed the whole family of 4, with about probably 500bucks to spare for savings or anything else.
My mother is a just a typical government worker. (dude, she doesn't earn 5k a month. Just about 1k.)
And my father is just a typical odd-job worker for now. (earning about 30bucks a day)
We may not be rich, but we are not poor as well. We are just the your so called average-income family. Or rather a middle class in Singapore, if there is.
Previously, when my father was a driver to deliver all those gas tanks in the morning, there were some people who asked me, "hey, what's your father's job/occupation?" .
I am never ashamed to tell everyone, my dad is a driver or even now, my dad is a typical odd-job worker.
People who are ashamed of what your parents does for a living should really face the reality. Money doesn't come by that easily. Life can be difficult, but when we are willing to make the extra effort to be proud of what our parents does for a living, so that they feel motivated to earn more, then why not?
Just because that some of you out there are ashamed of what your parent does, it doesn't mean that you can ripped off them. Because they have been supporting you since you were born. From buying your diapers, your toys, whatever you want and even for some, paying for your education when you're already so abled. They were using their money to support you.
Life can be tough and difficult, but do be reminded that whatever you received from your parents could be all that they have. Feel contented.
