People from China have assimilated themselves into our society very well. They study in our schools, take up residence and employment in our estates and contribute a colourful as well as diversified presence to our country. Their recognizable acccents ring in our ears as we interact with them. Their Oriental looks permeate the streets we walk on.
Some unfortunate souls have made headlines in a tragic way. Huang Na, for instance, fell prey to victimization at a young and innocent age.
An article in The New Paper gave pointers on how to recognise the China Girl. After reading it, though the pointers were authentic, having been provided by a lady from China, I feel that they are just stereotypes. Some Singaporeans, myself included, do exhibit these features and mannerisms too.
China girls tie up their hair, unlike local girls who wear their hair long. I tie up my hair practically all the time. They wear looser clothes and dress casually, unlike locals who wear tighter ones. I wear looser tops and dress casually as well.
Also, they don't put on too much makeup unlike locals who put on thicker makeup. I barely put on any makeup because it clogs the skin and the 'natural look' is really makeup put on to LOOK natural, which is ironic in itself! They talk louder and gesticulate a lot. Some Singaporean girls, especially teenagers, speak so loudly that they become a nuisance to passers-by, more than I do while gesticulating a lot too.
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