I found this really amusing dialogue (part of it only) on the internet! I pasted the the crucial parts which I think it is extremely approriate and well-written; certainly good!
Frankly, I don't know why I bother carrying on this silly conversation with you, but since we've come thus far, maybe I'll just give a bit more of my two cents' worth.
First and foremost, u seem to possess a strange tendency of putting others down. You apparently attach a very high value to that rank of yours, but may I remind you that it is but just a rank as an NSF (versus a regular) in the SAF (versus Israel's). Big deal? I don't think so. Hey, I mean, how many times are you compelled enough to go home from camp in your full uniform just to show your rank to the general public during your NSF days?
And if you do, you expect the public to look at you with respect? Please face reality, friend. This is Singapore, not Taiwan, where armed forces personnel are treated as national heroes. So with that misplaced pride on something as mundane as two small patches of string, you expect others to regard you with fear? Oh man, I'm so scared....
Second, I find it rather incredulous that I have to remind you that rules and regulations in the SAF exist for the cohesive running of the various forces, not as an instrument to whit the appetites of a lone man's selfish ego and ambitions. You desire to abuse the rules hinges on the brink of pure childishness. And I have some things I need to bring to your attention, in case you face embarrassment in future:
1. Sure, the army can be extremely unfair, especially in the days of full-time NSF, but (oh no!) the reservist period is a completely different story. There, ranks count next to nothing, and if anyone tries to play stupid tricks on me, don't expect me to sit back and accept whatever is meted out without question.
2. Charge? Yeah, they are only fines actually. Peanuts when you compare with your future pay. And of course you need a heck of a damn good reason to put me in the cell, if you insist. And finally, you can't charge, only recommend. Do not assume others do not have assess or don't read military documents.
3. I do not see any reason why you need to mention about being "on". And yeah, of course I'll do reservists, but not necessarily so in the Army. And can you stop me from downgrading in future if I have to?
And finally, I almost laughed when you claim that your supposedly Very "high" rank is going to mean that you will excel in the civilian work force.
Naive indeed. Please enlighten me regarding this claim. And please tell me what you will do if I happen to be your superior. As for me, I will love to invite you to my office and listen to all your oh-so-interesting talk about the way you treat your subordinates during reservist. I'll love to see just how much joy you can derive from that. And come to think of it, it makes me wonder how someone with such "articulate" use of the English language can expect to rise up to the pinnacle of society. Still, I wish you well.
Good luck.
Yours,
HW
Frankly, I don't know why I bother carrying on this silly conversation with you, but since we've come thus far, maybe I'll just give a bit more of my two cents' worth.
First and foremost, u seem to possess a strange tendency of putting others down. You apparently attach a very high value to that rank of yours, but may I remind you that it is but just a rank as an NSF (versus a regular) in the SAF (versus Israel's). Big deal? I don't think so. Hey, I mean, how many times are you compelled enough to go home from camp in your full uniform just to show your rank to the general public during your NSF days?
And if you do, you expect the public to look at you with respect? Please face reality, friend. This is Singapore, not Taiwan, where armed forces personnel are treated as national heroes. So with that misplaced pride on something as mundane as two small patches of string, you expect others to regard you with fear? Oh man, I'm so scared....
Second, I find it rather incredulous that I have to remind you that rules and regulations in the SAF exist for the cohesive running of the various forces, not as an instrument to whit the appetites of a lone man's selfish ego and ambitions. You desire to abuse the rules hinges on the brink of pure childishness. And I have some things I need to bring to your attention, in case you face embarrassment in future:
1. Sure, the army can be extremely unfair, especially in the days of full-time NSF, but (oh no!) the reservist period is a completely different story. There, ranks count next to nothing, and if anyone tries to play stupid tricks on me, don't expect me to sit back and accept whatever is meted out without question.
2. Charge? Yeah, they are only fines actually. Peanuts when you compare with your future pay. And of course you need a heck of a damn good reason to put me in the cell, if you insist. And finally, you can't charge, only recommend. Do not assume others do not have assess or don't read military documents.
3. I do not see any reason why you need to mention about being "on". And yeah, of course I'll do reservists, but not necessarily so in the Army. And can you stop me from downgrading in future if I have to?
And finally, I almost laughed when you claim that your supposedly Very "high" rank is going to mean that you will excel in the civilian work force.
Naive indeed. Please enlighten me regarding this claim. And please tell me what you will do if I happen to be your superior. As for me, I will love to invite you to my office and listen to all your oh-so-interesting talk about the way you treat your subordinates during reservist. I'll love to see just how much joy you can derive from that. And come to think of it, it makes me wonder how someone with such "articulate" use of the English language can expect to rise up to the pinnacle of society. Still, I wish you well.
Good luck.
Yours,
HW
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