tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post2440466583898435233..comments2023-08-28T12:33:34.053+02:00Comments on A Malaysian in France: Two cultures and two ways of livingBee Eanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-49706559148226279282014-01-29T19:57:03.808+01:002014-01-29T19:57:03.808+01:00The rule in the house is to not make noise after t...The rule in the house is to not make noise after the parents go to bed. So we have to make sure that we have the big business done before that. Or in case of emergency, we cover the toilet with lots of paper and flash the first thing in the morning. This doesn't only apply to my in laws, I know of other French imposing this at home. Once someone complained to me that her kid flashed the toilet and woke her up in the middle of the night.<br /><br />Yes we will be celebrating CNY with friends and I usually give ang pow to kids.Bee Eanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-1379449990789363132014-01-29T03:59:00.894+01:002014-01-29T03:59:00.894+01:00Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family! A s...Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family! A small celebration by giving ang pow to Aelig?munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449093706822850017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-39595809894386495072014-01-29T03:56:22.913+01:002014-01-29T03:56:22.913+01:00So after 10pm if you use the toilet and not flush,...So after 10pm if you use the toilet and not flush, wouldn't it be very smelly especially if it is for big business?munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449093706822850017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-56817064345928222192014-01-28T22:23:48.206+01:002014-01-28T22:23:48.206+01:00Yes living with your own parents and living with i...Yes living with your own parents and living with in laws are very different.<br />Well I think sexual privacy is a big reason for the young to want to live alone, but there are other reasons too. Young people here want to claim their independence as soon as possible, so that they don't have to follow the rules set by their parents. For example, the first thing my husband told me the first time I went to his parents house, was to not flash toilet after 10pm. That was a big shock for me.Bee Eanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-44029225699883381542014-01-28T22:17:36.317+01:002014-01-28T22:17:36.317+01:00We stayed with my in laws for three months when we...We stayed with my in laws for three months when we moved from USA to France. I was ok but my husband started to feel very uncomfortable. His parents did urge him to quickly get a job.Bee Eanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-77495626246453974262014-01-28T22:16:02.977+01:002014-01-28T22:16:02.977+01:00Hi Casper,
Happy CNY to you too!
It seems that a ...Hi Casper,<br /><br />Happy CNY to you too!<br />It seems that a lot of French students are living alone. My husband lived in a tiny apartment when he went to college. I didn't know any of his classmates living with other people. Bee Eanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-44523909446406252972014-01-28T22:13:42.785+01:002014-01-28T22:13:42.785+01:00Well, it happens also in France where the young mo...Well, it happens also in France where the young moved back to live with their parents due to difficult economic situation. However, I watched some reports on TV, both parties didn't like the idea.<br /><br />Happy CNY to you, have a blast in Singapore!Bee Eanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860357505146690089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-43747344804531803562014-01-28T18:14:57.378+01:002014-01-28T18:14:57.378+01:00I wouldn't like to live alone even if I can af...I wouldn't like to live alone even if I can afford it. I think even here in Msia, most people do not like to stay with their in-laws but it is a different case for single people, most of them are happy to still live with their parents to save money.<br /><br />I often read that people in USA are also horrified at the idea of adult children living with their parents. I think it has something to do with sexual privacy. How do you bring potential partners home with your parents still in the house? That's what I think.munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449093706822850017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-25380507220809646042014-01-28T12:03:21.299+01:002014-01-28T12:03:21.299+01:00From what I have experienced with my French in-law...From what I have experienced with my French in-laws, privacy is a big deal, especially to my mother in law. We were in between rental situations, so we asked if we could stay at their place for a month, and she seemed annoyed by this idea. I was a little bit surprised by her reaction. I can't generalize, but my husband's aunt thinks the same way, when it comes to her home. As Asian, I'm used to have family members living at home for a period of time. Vadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017730816577739949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-7082020278289531432014-01-28T10:46:27.941+01:002014-01-28T10:46:27.941+01:00Hi Bee Ean,
新年快乐.
Oh welll... I think privacy an...Hi Bee Ean,<br /><br />新年快乐.<br /><br />Oh welll... I think privacy and living alone is a luxury and is only available to those who can afford it. <br /><br />casper<br /><br />easystarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551595909624078074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16525395.post-7569307390142607652014-01-28T04:35:41.970+01:002014-01-28T04:35:41.970+01:00Hi Bee Ean,
I have read few reports about ppl in ...Hi Bee Ean,<br /><br />I have read few reports about ppl in Europe especially Spain, that youngsters start to move back into their parents house because they can't get a job. Thus, I think it would soon be "normal" that they live with their family.<br /><br />Sure for most of the French, living with family seems strange but only us who are brought up in this culture knows the pros for both side and of coz some cons too like many other things in life.<br /><br />I will be off to Singapore to celebrate CNY. Wishing you 新年快樂, 吉祥如意Nyonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06492174230887606053noreply@blogger.com