Kiasu Vs Kiasee
Kia Su = scared to lose out
Kia See = scared to die or get into trouble
Both are said to be traits of Singaporeans.
DAD: since you are going to JB tomorrow, you better top up the tank today
ME: yah lah..... i will do it tomorrow before i drive in
DAD: why must do it tomorrow
ME: i wouldn't know how much to top up in order to be 3/4 tank full mah
DAD: eh..... you better dun play the fool you know, you better top up full tank before you go in or else you get fined then you know
ME: huh? who on earth will top up full tank before driving to JB? (one of)the main purpose is to pump petrol there
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Dad is kiasee. I am kiasu.
Kia See = scared to die or get into trouble
Both are said to be traits of Singaporeans.
DAD: since you are going to JB tomorrow, you better top up the tank today
ME: yah lah..... i will do it tomorrow before i drive in
DAD: why must do it tomorrow
ME: i wouldn't know how much to top up in order to be 3/4 tank full mah
DAD: eh..... you better dun play the fool you know, you better top up full tank before you go in or else you get fined then you know
ME: huh? who on earth will top up full tank before driving to JB? (one of)the main purpose is to pump petrol there
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Dad is kiasee. I am kiasu.