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(Mr.Tan #1)
While some may argue that Singaporeans are gracious, personally, I think that it's not always true. Singaporeans can sometime be inconsiderate towards others.This is shown through everyday actions. For instance, when it comes to giving up their seats to those in need on public transport, most Singaporeans can be particularly ignorant. Other times, people will shove each other, trying to  squeeze in a packed transport which can be as crowded as peas in a pod. Another example can be seen in hawker centres, where Singaporeans' selfishness cause inconvenient to other members of the public by not returning trays after consuming food or occupying  more space for themselves than needed. This suggests that Singaporeans are not chivalrous.

(Mr. Tan #2)
However, naysayers may opposed the thought of Singaporeans' graciousness as they think that Singaporeans are ignorant and self-centered. Despite the opinion, i believe that Singaporeans are benevolent.

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Some may argue that Singaporeans are gracious sometimes, are too self-centered and often neglect those in need. For example, people rush into the trains just to get a seat. They will pretend to fall asleep or use their phones as if they are very occupied. They even take up more space than what they need. These actions may cause those in need to not getting a seat. Although some may say that Singaporeans are gracious, it is not to the extent that everyone is willing to help one another. Therefore, we feel that Singaporeans are not gracious

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mr tan #1
Some may think that Singaporeans are gracious. But , i disagree with this

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We disagree with #2
Looking through the lens of a senior citizen, Singaporeans can be gracious. For instance, when I take the public transport, I witness students giving up their sits to me. Hence, Singaporeans have a side of graciousness

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Some may say that Singaporeans are not gracious. However this viewpoint is narrow in scope as a large population of Singaporeans are gracious. For example,when people see elderly in buses or train,they give out their seat to them

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In my personal experience,i think that singaporeans are gracious.When i had an injury,an old lady gave up her seat for me and i think that was a good thing as even though she was old, she still gave up her seat for me.Secondly,Singapore introduce a bicycle scheme called OFO. Singaporeans leave the bike for others so that it would be useful for others. I think that is a good thing therefore singaporeans are gracious.

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One may argue that Singaporeans are

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Some may say that Singaporeans are gracious. But personally, i do not agree with that. For example, Singaporean tend to be self-centered as they did not return the tray . In my experience, i was in a hawker centre, many were unable to find a place to sit as most of the tables were filled with trays that contained leftover food. In my opinion, i was disgusted by seeing this kind

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On the other hand, some Singaporeans may not be as gracious as others.
For example, some Singaporeans will  ride bicycles from  the recently introduced bicycle sharing scheme.
Some bring  bicycles home & lock it with padlocks as well as treating  it as their own bicycles. Some Singaporeans even paint the bicycle to white colour. These actions are not only inconsiderate but yet selfish towards others.
Thus, some Singaporeans may not be as gracious as others after all.

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disagree with #1
On the contrary, some people may feel that Singaporeans are gracious. However, Singaporeans are programmed to think for themselves only. For example, people riding the OFO bicycles may bring them back home and keep it for themselves when they are supposed to share with the public. There are also cases where people vandalize the OFO bicycles which is not being considerate. Thus, I agree that Singaporeans lack graciousness.

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Some may say that Singaporean are not gracious. But personally, i do not agree with that. As it is certainly unfair to conclude that Singaporean are not gracious. Although Singaporean are known to be rude, but being rude and being gracious are two different things. On the another side, i have seen people giving up their seats on the bus, mrt trains. This shows us that Singaporeans are thoughtful and considerate enough as they spare a thought for others.

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Some may agree that Singaporeans are gracious but in my opinion, not all of them are gracious . For example, some Singaporeans will pretend like they are asleep when they see a elderly or pregnant women on the train or the bus. They should give up their seats for them as they have a chance of falling down as they are easy to get hurt. Besides this, Singaporeans are taking advantage of the OFO bikes by abusing them and keeping the  bikes to themselves when it is suppose to be shared by the members of public.In general,most of the Singaporeans have to learn to be more gracious.

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Mr Tan #1 says that a person gave up their sit to him and he assumed that Singaporeans are gracious people we disagree as we think that he's situation is only a one time thing and that not everyone in Singapore is gracious enough to give up their sits.Besides we think both Mr Tan(s) are wrong as it depends with the person in each circumstance and situations,since some people are gracious and some people are not.
You can't judge a whole country based on one person.

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Some may claim that Singaporeans are gracious. However, I disagree because Singaporeans are being selfish by putting a packet of tissue paper on the table so that they could save a seat for themselves as they are "kiasu". Another example is that Singaporeans doesn't give up their seats to those who need it more like the elderly. This is called inconsideration and they don't think of others. Therefore, i think that Singaporeans are not gracious.

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Mr Tan #1
Singaporeans have big hearts and caring.There are only a couple of rotten eggs in the basket.For example, when its lunch hour when someone 'chops' a table , it not ungracious its a way of life for Singaporeans.

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Some may argue that Singapore is a gracious society with kind citizens. However, I think that Singaporeans are not gracious. For example, during peak hours on public transports, elderlies will board the bus. Instead of giving them their seats, Singaporeans will just act like they are sleeping and did not see them. In local hawker centres, Singaporeans also uses tissue paper to "chope" seats. I think that is a really smart idea but is not a very gracious act but I will still give them for the effort.Therefore I think Singaporeans are not very gracious. Way to go fellow Singaporeans! Onward Singapore!
-ZhiHeng , Aisyah

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Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire on 3 June 1959. Six months later, upon the installation of the new Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state) on 3 December 1959, the national flag was officially adopted, along with the state coat of arms and the national anthem Majulah Singapura ("Onward Singapore").

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Critics may claim that Singaporeans are altruistic as they assert acts of kindness . However this viewpoint is a narrow escape as Singaporeans will be self -centred at a point of time . For example , people may be fatigue after a hectic day of work and take up reserve seats on the train . Therefore , people neglect others on the train .

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Some may claim that Singaporeans are gracious. However , this viewpoint is narrow in scope as nowadays people in the train never give up their seats to the more needy people such as pregnant lady and elderly.
Moreover , some people in the food court return their plates and trays at returning counter  but some people , instead of returning it , they left it on the table for the cleaners to return it.
Therefore , Singaporean are not gracious.

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Some may claim that Singaporeans are gracious. Adopting a more macro perspective, we think that Singaporeans are not that courteous. For instance, in hawker centers some people tend to take up more space than required. This is not an act of kindness, as they are making others wait to get seats. Moreover, most people do not return their plates and trays in food courts. By doing so, they are leaving more work for the cleaners and are therefore not being kind. The evidence is sufficient to conclude that Singaporeans are not amicable.

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Some may claim that Singaporeans is gracious. However, that does not happens all the time. For example, some Singaporeans may be selfish by putting tissues on hawker centre tables, act like they sleeping on MRT trains and buses although they saw people that need the sits more than them. This can be seen through everyday actions. Therefore, we agree with MR Tan number #2.

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mr tan #2
Some may claim that Singaporeans are not gracious however , i disagree with it as some may be extremely egocentric and self-centered. However this does not reflect that all Singaporeans are not gracious.
For instance, consciously being mindful to say what is appropriate is a civil choice.
Also , just by saying appropriate words can make the other party feel more motivated.
In addition, giving up seats is also a form of courteousness and being considerate to others which takes place occasionally at public places and transport. For example, this happened in Singapore.
Hence , showing cultivation
can be a done by a simple act like saying appropriate words and giving up seats.

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Some may argue that SIngaporeans are gracious.However such a view fails to see that some Singaporeans are not gracious.For example, Some passengers pretend to sleep in the public transportation so that they would not need to give up their seats.This is not gracious because,there are other passengers who are more in need of the seats such as the elderly,pregnant woman and the disabled.Therefore,i disagree that Singaporeans are gracious .

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Some may claim that Singaporeans are not gracious . Firstly, such a view fails to consider that their  thought does not represent the other Singaporeans behavior ..For example, once I was in a train with my grandma on my way to Hougang MRT station and she was tired. Unexpectedly , a kind Singaporean got up his seat and offered it to my grandma. He was indeed kind-hearted . He gave up his seat willingly without second thoughts. In my opinion, I think that  Singaporean are gracious in their own way.

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On the countrary, I agree that Singaporeans are gracious. For example, neighbours come together for a meal

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Do you agree with Mr Tan #1 or Mr Tan #2 more? 

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Do you agree with Mr Tan #1 or Mr Tan #2 more? 

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#1: Singaporeans are gracious.
#2: Singaporeans are not gracious.

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