Social Behavior

I’ve just been told off for not blogging frequently. It seems readers are getting a little demanding huh?! As I’m at the office right now, this will be one of those off the top of my mind kind of posts just to keep you guys satisfied, so bear with me.

I received one of those forwarded emails today titled “Fw: Wong Ah Beng Blog – Pusat MembeliBelah”. It’s basically written in that stereotype Cinapek-slang styled Malay. I’ve decided to translate it here so that international readers can share a laugh.

My own thoughts end here. The rest is just a rough translation of what I could pick out from the forwarded mail.

Shopping Mall
This is my observation on social behavior at local shopping malls.

Pretty Gal + Handsome Guy
Nothing special. They don’t display affection publicly. Others who notice them find it pleasing.

Pretty Gal + Un-handsome Guy
Most pretty gals end up with un-handsome guys. But take note of the un-handsome guy. There’s a gleam of pride on his face because he’s got a pretty gal. Sometimes the un-handsome guy will put on a pair of dark glasses just to look a little more handsome. Often, the un-handsome guy will be trying too hard to entertain the pretty gal but she rarely laughs but instead just smiles sweetly (this is what we AP’ians call “damn layan”). Most of the time, the un-handsome guy has a really thick wallet.

Un-pretty Gal + Handsome Guy
You’ll notice the un-pretty gal will have a death grip on the handsome guy’s arm and won’t let go, for whatever reason. She gives an overdose of public display of affection towards the handsome guy. You can also observe the handsome guy feeling a bit embarrassed about the un-pretty gal’s behavior. And then when pretty gals walk past them, the un-pretty gal will give them that cold stare, as though she’s going to eat them alive. Insecurity issues. Tsk tsk tsk!

Un-pretty Gal + Un-handsome Guy
No one has any comment because no one even notices.

Group of Gals + 1 Guy
Usually at food outlets, the guy will be surrounded by his gal friends. They have interesting conversations. You’ll notice that as they eat, the guy will try to say something funny, and fails miserably. But the gals are sure to laugh anyway.

Pretty Gal Dressed Sexily
A lot of people will stare. She won’t mind because chances are, she’s already used to this sort of attention. She loves showing off the assets on her chest and her navel because she knows her looks gives her some form of “power” over others. It’s the same as having a nice car, a big house, or a new watch, you have to show it off because it makes you feel good. Same goes for the pretty gal.

Un-pretty Gal Dressed Sexily
Damn this gal is mean. If you don’t have it, don’t flaunt it. Don’t be an eyesore. This type of gal lies to herself by saying “I feel good when I dress sexily” or “I have the right to wear anything I want”. Actually they think they look more attractive by dressing that way. I don’t think so. Ugly is ugly. But ugly + sexy?!?!?! “Pat your chest and no appetite” (more meaning if you say it in Cantonese). No more comment.

So think about it and see which category you fall into.