Happypeg
Singaporean expat in China
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Guangzhou
Speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish (a poqito)
Registration: 23 October 2011
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The bitter version! by ncl09
I been living in Singapore for over a year and so far, I am still looking for what makes Singapore so special, according to most of the written word. A seasoned expat myself, I thought Singapore was going to be a "piece of cake"; but that has not ...
Happypeg - Is very interesting your choice of words... "foreigners" being the key. There is certain "emotions" against "foreigners" in SG, which I believe influence the overall enviroment. On the other hand, expectations are based on previous ... Read More
The bitter version! by ncl09
I been living in Singapore for over a year and so far, I am still looking for what makes Singapore so special, according to most of the written word. A seasoned expat myself, I thought Singapore was going to be a "piece of cake"; but that has not ...
In my experience (and this applies to any place, not just Singapore) the treatment you receive is often a mirror of how you yourself come across. A person cheerfully asking questions and knowing the words "please" and "thank you" will be served much ... Read More
The bitter version! by ncl09
I been living in Singapore for over a year and so far, I am still looking for what makes Singapore so special, according to most of the written word. A seasoned expat myself, I thought Singapore was going to be a "piece of cake"; but that has not ...
Oh by the way..most service providers like hotels, restaurants,shops already hired alot of filipinos. Get the drift? Read More
Coming to Guangzhou in August. Question on accomodation by Zendryn
Hi, Nice to meet everyone! I am Ben, from Singapore and I have got a job in Guangzhou and I will start in August. I am Chinese so I speak both Mandarin and English, also I can manage a little Cantonese. Currently I am learning Spanish so if there ...
Yea.. I tried going 58.com to search for some apartments but have yet to find anything I like. :) I can speak cantonese but not proficient. Sure, I'll look around to know more. Thanks for your assistance. :) Read More
Coming to Guangzhou in August. Question on accomodation by Zendryn
Hi, Nice to meet everyone! I am Ben, from Singapore and I have got a job in Guangzhou and I will start in August. I am Chinese so I speak both Mandarin and English, also I can manage a little Cantonese. Currently I am learning Spanish so if there ...
Hi.. I'm a singaporean and will be posted to work in Foshan. Thinking of staying in guangzhou which has more activities.. I'm not too sure of the travel distance between foshan and Guangzhou though. Possible by public transport? Or if cab, will it ... Read More
Hi all! Im a Swedish young man in GZ, and Im new here! Wuz up? by Johangafvels
Hi all! My name is Johan Gafvels. Im born in Sweden. I have been in China now for about 6 months, and right now Im working as an Englishteacher in GZ. Im an easygoing young man who likes the good life:) I like my job but it should be great to meet ...
hi people.. i'll be posted to Foshan to work next Jan too..should be staying in Guangzhou though, since i thought staying in Foshan maybe a teeny bit boring? and Guangzhou is not too far from Foshan i suppose? Anyway, I hope to make more friends ... Read More