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WHAT'S YOUR FIRST WORD?

Here’s a new social experiment

A few months ago, I saw reports of some foreigners acting unruly, and questioned… gosh… how should I really feel about foreigners coming into Singapore?

And then I found myself scrolling through hoardes of xenophobic comments online, and the usual keyboard-warrior battles played out till no end.

As a result, I wanted to explore the issue and maybe try to spread a little bit more positivity in an online space, amidst the heat and debate.

So I carried out this social experiment and compiled pictures of individuals who gave a positive first word, so that in my interactions with different individuals of different backgrounds, I will always ask myself,

"What's your first word?"

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KIND

"I can approach Singaporeans on the streets easily if I want and not be afraid."

FRIENDLY

"I don't know how to say why, but I think they serve our country in this way and still smile... so friendly."

HARDWORKING

"They work hard and do the most thankless jobs..."

FABULOUS

"It's a fabulous country with fabulous people!"

GREAT & ACTIVE

"I wanted to say busy, but I mean it in a good way, because they are efficient and hardworking... maybe let's use great & active instead..."

KIND

"...my employer has been very kind to me, and treats me like family, which I really appreciate..."

HUMOROUS

"...I've had colleagues (who are foreigners), crack jokes and bring a light hearted side to my life at work..."

FRIENDLY

"...I actually find them easy to talk to, but you must also be open to talk to them first..."

HUMBLE & FRIENDLY

"...I actually think that Singapore has one of the most humble and friendly Taxi drivers in the world... based on personal experiences..."

NICE

"When I first moved to Singapore, there were many nice Singaporeans who offered to help..."

GOOD PEOPLE

"...I think they are good people because it's easy for them to laugh at my English when I first arrived to this country, but they didn't and instead, helped me to learn."

KIND

"They are actually very kind and help us build our homes... something that I don't want to forget."

CLEAN

"Singapore is clean and very nice to be in, and it reflects how Singaporeans are like also, we should all be thankful for that..."

NICE

"They can be easy to talk to, some of them, and I don't feel scared when I'm in Singapore."

FRIENDLY

"I was waiting for a Taxi, and someone in front of me asked if I wanted to share a Taxi with her. She was friendly and since then I always think Singaporeans are actually friendly people."

NICE

"Based on the interactions I've had so far, Singaporeans are nice..."

FRIENDLY

"They're very friendly and polite..."

KIND

"I can approach Singaporeans on the streets easily if I want and not be afraid."

FRIENDLY

"I don't know how to say why, but I think they serve our country in this way and still smile... so friendly."

HARDWORKING

"They work hard and do the most thankless jobs..."

FABULOUS

"It's a fabulous country with fabulous people!"

GREAT & ACTIVE

"I wanted to say busy, but I mean it in a good way, because they are efficient and hardworking... maybe let's use great & active instead..."

KIND

"...my employer has been very kind to me, and treats me like family, which I really appreciate..."

HUMOROUS

"...I've had colleagues (who are foreigners), crack jokes and bring a light hearted side to my life at work..."

FRIENDLY

"...I actually find them easy to talk to, but you must also be open to talk to them first..."

HUMBLE & FRIENDLY

"...I actually think that Singapore has one of the most humble and friendly Taxi drivers in the world... based on personal experiences..."

NICE

"When I first moved to Singapore, there were many nice Singaporeans who offered to help..."

GOOD PEOPLE

"...I think they are good people because it's easy for them to laugh at my English when I first arrived to this country, but they didn't and instead, helped me to learn."

KIND

"They are actually very kind and help us build our homes... something that I don't want to forget."

CLEAN

"Singapore is clean and very nice to be in, and it reflects how Singaporeans are like also, we should all be thankful for that..."

NICE

"They can be easy to talk to, some of them, and I don't feel scared when I'm in Singapore."

FRIENDLY

"I was waiting for a Taxi, and someone in front of me asked if I wanted to share a Taxi with her. She was friendly and since then I always think Singaporeans are actually friendly people."

NICE

"Based on the interactions I've had so far, Singaporeans are nice..."

FRIENDLY

"They're very friendly and polite..."

Here's the social experiment: