Working life would have been better IF guests don't try to determine my nationality by assumption.
So, why am I saying this? Yesterday, this guest said: "You are very pretty."
(Basic courtesy) I replied "Thank You."
Then he went on to say "You MUST BE from China!"
so, when I told him I am a local, a true blue Singaporean, he said (as usual) "Really?!"
and because he looked as if he's expecting some very brilliant reply from me, I added "Oh, i got an oriental face." He seemed satisfied with the answer, so i quickly SIAM.
If only he can say "Are you from China?" instead. That'll make a whole lot of difference.
So, what if i really am from China, would they give an approving or disapproving nod? Or would i fit perfectly into the stereotype of 'foreign talent'? Talents who are 'imported' to do what locals do not want to.
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