https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn 1) How do you feel after watching these two videos? 2) How is looking at the situations from both perspectives help you in understanding the situations better. Give examples. en-us 2016-08-17 23:55:29 UTC 2025-10-08 13:37:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674019 1) I feel bad towards the foreign workers because they came to SG to work yet they received criticisms from our citizens, and disappointed with SGreans for saying such mean things

2) By looking at the situations from both perspectives, we get to put ourselves in both parties' shoes and think about how both people think. In the video, after the SGrean read out the tweet to the foreign worker about them talking loudly in buses, the foreign worker explained that it was necessary to talk loud in their working place so as to prevent accidents from happening, thus it is possible that it became their habit to talk loudly. After hearing this, we can understand better why they talk loudly, instead of just criticizing them for talking loudly.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674019 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674028 1) I feel extremely disheartened to know that some Singaporeans have this sort of mindset about foreign workers. They stereotype the workers generalise their behaviours such as talking fast or talking loudly. We should not stereotype these workers but instead undertstand why they do this before commenting especially on social media.

2) Looking from the foreign worker's perspective, they explain that they must speak loudly as it is to help them communicate among themselves in a noisy environment. This lowers the chance of miscommunication and injuries as a result of it. In construction sites, the noise generated is more than what Singaporeans usually hear, so the foreign workers get used to the loud environment and are used to talking loudly. This example has helped me to better understand why the foreign workers actually mean no harm while other Singaporeans just take it as being inconsiderate without knowing the genuine reason for their actions whether deliberate or not.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674028 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674030 1) I feel really guilty and remorseful, but at the same time, I feel a bit shocked at the fact that Singaporeans would write such hurtful remarks about foreign workers that work so much every day to make our lives better. Foreign workers work at construction sites for hours on end to earn a little bit of money but yet we say things and chase them away even though they had not done anything wrong and instead, helped to take up jobs that we Singaporeans do not want to take up. Without them, we would not have what we have now in Singapore. These foreign workers are just like any other Singaporean here and should be treated like a person. 
2) Looking from the people reading the mean comment's perspective, I am able to understand more about how Singaporeans feel as well as how the foreigners feel. Seeing the foreigners share how they feel sad and disappointed makes the people and me feel embarrassed because sometimes, people around me would say the same comments about foreign workers without even bothering about how they feel. They work very hard under the hot sun and do not have enough money to take the taxi home and yet people complain about how foreign workers smell horrible. Even after all the mean comments, the foreign workers still feel that Singaporeans have good manners and are nice people, showing that they are more forgiving people as compared to Singaporeans. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674030 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674037 1: I feel very embarrassed because the mean comments were read out right in front of the foreign worker's face. We should actually be grateful and appreciative and if people said mean comments directly to me I will feel very upset too.
2: The way they behave that makes Singaporeans unhappy is actually because a lot of other reasons. By looking at the situations at both perspective, we can understand the whole story better and it may actually just be a misunderstanding that caused so much unhappiness.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674037 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674038 1)I feel sorry towards these foreign workers as they are often hurt by such comments and I cannot believe Singaporeans are so unappreciative of what they have done for us.They work so hard but at the end of the day they only get hurtful comments.
2)When looking at situations from both perspectives we are able to put ourselves in people's shoes and understand how both parties feel.Singaporeans will then realise such hurtful comments will make them]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674038 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674039 1)  I feel extremely embarrassed after watching the video as I am a Singaporean myself and I feel that the foreign workers should deserve this criticism.

2) From both perspective, I can understand why some Singaporeans feel uncomfortable. But I also understand that the foreign workers so certain things for a reason. An example would be Chinese foreign workers tend to speak a little louder as they are used to speaking with loud voices at construction sites to prevent any accidents. But Singaporeans only see the bad side and criticize them.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674039 seeyee2002 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674041 1)I feel sorry for the foreign workers working in Singapore as they help so much to improve the lives of Singaporeans but yet have to be criticize by Singaporeans for being  smelly or useless. Many of them leave their homes to work here so that they can earn money, it is not easy working under the hot sun almost everyday just to earn a small amount of salary and at the same time improve Singapore's economic growth. Instead, of appreciating, Singaporeans look only at the negative side of not having them in Singapore is a good thing.

2) Looking at both perspectives, we can see that Singaporeans do not want foreign workers to come to Singapore as they think they are dirty but foreign workers are here in Singapore to work and not here to steal jobs or take up space in Singapore, in addition they do tough work which is why they are dirty and not because of their habit.

]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674041 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674046 1. I feel sorry that the foreign workers have to go through this kind of situation, even though they have left their families to come here and work for us.
2. By looking at the situations from both perspectives, we are able to understand why some foreign workers do some things. Like when some people say that the workers talk too loud, it is to communicate with others during construction works and this may be interpreted by other people as being loud unnecessarily.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674046 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674048 I feel very ashamed as a Singaporean, as fellow Singaporeans are using the Internet to hate on migrant workers. As mentioned in the video, we are not very different from the migrant workers. We also have accents and bad habits. Looking at the situation from both sides makes a clear distinction that not all Singaporeans are spiteful towards migrant workers, and not all migrant workers are that thoughtless or ignorant and that they have feelings too, it's just that they do their best not to address them, lest they offend a local.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674048 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674050 1) I feel very embarrassed as we are being very mean towards them when they are working so hard for us. We should understand them appreciate their hard work instead of criticizing them.

2) Everyone has different opinions so its better too see the situation from both perspectives. We can be able to understand them better, knowing how they feel when they read those tweets. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674050 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674051 1) I feel sorry for the foreign workers who have to go through this situations in which they  are thrown mean comments .
2) Looking at the situations from both perspectives allows me to understand the situation better because I am able to see how the people on both sides feel and the reason for them to post such mean tweets.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674051 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674052 1) I feel sympathetic toward the foreign workers as they work very hard for themselves and their families. I also feel ashamed that fellow Singaporeans are tweeting such means comments about the migrant workers who help build the economy and I feel that we should treat them with respect, instead of criticizing them.

2) Looking from both perspectives, I can see that the migrant workers are not that different from the people who work in Singapore. We should not be so quick to judge for ourselves why they do certain things, such as speaking loudly in construction sites. They also have a reason for what they do, and do not do this just to be rude. Singaporeans should be more understanding towards them, as the foreign workers are gracious toward us. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674052 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674055 1. I feel angry that there are some Singaporeans who would have such nasty comments about foreign workers since the foreign workers have worked hard and sacrificed a lot to help in the building of Singapore too.
2. Looking at the situations from both perspectives, others can understand why foreign workers have such acts as well as what some Singaporeans think about them. For example,]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674055 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674056 1) I feel really sorry for the foreign workers as the foreign workers work so hard to build a better country for us yet some Singaporeans do not appreciate them and I feel embarrassed by the way Singaporeans treat them.
2) By looking at the situation from two different perspectives, it helps me to better understand the way each person feels and sometimes also clarify misunderstandings. eg. The tweet saying that the foreign worker talks too loud- After listening to the foreign worker's explanation on why they have to talk loud, I now don't feel that they are inconsiderate as talking loud is a safety measure they take.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674056 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674063 1) I feel pretty embarrassed of us Singaporeans and sorry for the foreigners as foreign workers came here to help build Singapore and make it what it is today. Some have left their families/loved ones behind just to get these rude remarks and treatment from us.
2) Looking from both perspectives would prevent us from tweeting rude remarks about others in a hurtful way. There might be a story behind what we find "annoying" about them.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674063 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674067 1) I feel that Singaporeans should be more empathetic and understand where the Foreign Workers are coming from, and not shun them away as they are humans too and they have feelings and they go through so much hardship. When these Foreign workers work so hard, and help build the place we live in, Singaporeans then shoot mean comments at them, which is truly insensitive, inconsiderate and plain ungrateful, reflecting negatively on our country as well.
2) Looking at both perspectives allow me to put myself in others' shoes and empathise with everyone and help everyone by looking at their point of view, as well as clear up a misunderstanding such as this.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674067 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674070 Salemi
1) I feel empathy towards the migrant workers
2) Looking at the two perspectives allows us to see the problem and understand the foreigners better. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674070 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674079 1)I feel that I can relate to this as I have been put in these kinds of situations before. There are people in Crescent whom I can relate to, doing these kinds of mean stuff I feel disgusted at people who would do such things. They are not as mature as their age makes them out to be.  2) Looking at it from both perspectives just shows me that those who tweet these kinds of nasty comments don't look at where the other party is coming from and doesn't look into the reasons behind certain actions. As Singaporeans, its not enough to have a home where you belong. They should really learn to put themselves in the other party's shoes before they even comment these kinds of stuff. It is emotionally draining to deal with these kinds of problems and it was very obvious when the foreign workers reacted to those comments.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674079 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674082 1) I feel bad for the foreigners as Singaporeans provide mean comments to the foreigners when  they are in our country to help our economy by working and to also earn a living.
2) Looking at situations from both perspectives allows us to be more open minded about the situation and understand most of the people involved in the situation and thus it can help to better resolve the problem or misunderstanding.
For example, the foreign workers talking loudly is a nature that they adapted from the construction sites they work at,]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674082 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674084 1) I feel sorry for the foreign workers because they don't deserve this kind of nasty comments, they came to Singapore to seek a better job/income and they have to leave their families behind. It is not easy to simply just leave one's family behind and more so, they have to work in a foreign country that they are not accustomed to. It is not fair for them to receive such hate just for maybe the way they act or for their slower understanding of things around them here in Singapore.

2) Looking at the situations from both perspectives helps me to understand the situation and give a fair judgement to both parties. It helps me to understand and know more about their feelings.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674084 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674086 1) I feel very bad to know that there are Singaporeans who say such mean things to the foreign workers. The foreign workers do a lot for our country and go through much hardship and yet some of us are criticizing them. 
2) Looking at the situation from both perspective, it allows us to understand how others fee
l about the situation. we can then better understand their feelings and thoughts and try to clear the misunderstandings that we have of the foreign workers.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674086 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674090 1)I feel ashamed knowing that some Singaporeans feel this way, and instead of showing and expressing our gratitude towards these people for working hard, building our Singapore, taking up jobs that we do not want, we are instead cyber bullying them and its not right.
2) It gives me better understanding of the situation, and insights on solutions that will be effective as it helps both parties, which have the two different perspectives to either help them or to understand each other. For instance, the video did bring up the issue of construction workers who shout loudly, this is because they have to due to the nature of the work, where if they do not, their safety is put in danger, as much as it already is. This should be explained to Singaporeans so that they can understand them.]]> 2016-08-18 00:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674090 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674105 1. I feel that we should be grateful towards the foreign workers for sacrificing a lot for our country instead of being mean to them.
2.Looking at the situations from both perspectives allows us to have a more open mind towards the situation as we are able to realise what we thought before is therefore right or wrong. For example, at first the person did not know why their nature is to talk loudly however, after getting an further insight on the other person's perspective, allowed the person to have a deeper understanding.]]> 2016-08-18 00:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674105 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674117 1) I feel bad for the foreign workers who came all the way to Singapore and work hard to provide for their family overseas, but their work is unappreciated and they are instead criticised.

2) Looking at the situation from both perspectives, it helps me to understand how each person feels and what they think. It would also allow us to e more open minded and prevent us from criticising and saying hurtful remarks about them.]]> 2016-08-18 00:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674117 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674120 1) I feel sorry for the foreign workers as they left their country to work in Singapore, but their efforts were in vain. We should be thankful that they build our homes, instead of complaining that they are different from us, also to learn and accept their differences.

2) By looking at the situation from both perspectives allows us to see and understand how foreign workers feel. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674120 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674154 I feel embarrassed as people whom i live together with in the same country feel so differently towards foreign workers. Just like how they do not like them, foreign workers may also not like us but we are the only ones making nasty comments about them you don't see them doing us any harm. So it's really just being rude and insensitive to foreign workers. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674154 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674202 1. I feel bad for the foreign workers as they come from other countries all the way to Singapore to do low-paying jobs, work hard and earn money to send back to their families, yet they get criticized for doing their jobs.
2. We would be able to see why foreigners, for example, shout loudly during construction sites- it is not because they want to, but it is for them to have better communication so that everything flows smoothly. Many people do not know this, therefore they assume that foreign workers in the construction sites because they are "usually very loud" in their country.]]> 2016-08-18 00:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674202 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674206 1) I feel sorry as we are mistreating them despite the hard work which they do for our country. Despite all the mistreatments, they still think that Singaporeans in general. Hence i feel very sorry 
2) Looking at both perspectives allows us to be in each others' shoes and understand how we are all feeling which can better resolve misunderstandings.]]> 2016-08-18 00:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674206 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674217 1. I feel thankful towards foreign workers because of the sacrifices they do and because of the what they are doing for the country. I also feel sorry for them as they are being badly treated even though they are putting  in a lot of hardwork into the building of a better Singapore.
2.  I am now able to understand why certain foreign workers behave in certain ways like talking loudly which we think is rude. ]]> 2016-08-18 00:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674217 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674222 1) I feel sorry for the foreign workers. They have work so hard for our country. Yet, many people mistreat them or insult them.
2) Looking at the situation from both perspectives allows me to understand how each person feels which can help in clearing misunderstandings.]]> 2016-08-18 00:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674222 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674354 1)i feel sorry for the foreign workers as they help singaporeans in so many ways, yet we dont appreciate it and still say means things about them. 
2) looking at both perspective allows us to be in each other's shoes and understand each other's situation in order to solve misunderstandings. singaporeans could also learn to appreciate their contributions and accept them.]]> 2016-08-18 00:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674354 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674432 1)I feel sorry for the migrant workers because people hurt them when they say such things to them even though they were the ones that helped us build this country but yet people don't realize it and also do not realize that what they have said hurts them.
2) By looking at both situations from both perspectives, we can now know the reason the foreign workers talk loudly, and understand how they feel.]]> 2016-08-18 00:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674432 https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674829 1) I feel sorry for the foreign workers as they help develop our country and economy but still face discrimination from many people.
2) Looking at the situations from both perspectives help me to understand how each people from different party would feel which could help us improve  ]]> 2016-08-18 00:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Missy_L/k5dwazidaxbn/wish/118674829