Author Archives: 5tephen 4eo
Biased writing
Here’s how a change of word can alter the nuance of a sentence. In an Economist Intelligent Unit briefing titled “Cracking down on dissent“, there is this sentence: With the Chinese economy facing the worst slowdown in two decades, paranoia about massive social unrest is mushrooming among Chinese leaders. The above sentence is obviously written… Read More: Biased writing »
Three men and a waitress
There were these three guys at a cafe, drinking their coffee – an American guy, a black guy, and an Ah Beng (a Singaporean reference for a crude uneducated guy). They see a really attractive waitress and comment on her good looks. Next thing you know they start making bets on who can get her… Read More: Three men and a waitress »
A new kind of retrenchment
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May 12, 1989 (Friday)
Bar solo. Hit during dinner time. Helped out service voluntarily after E declined to move to the front from kitchen. Stuck there eventually. Joey took over bar but jammed up. Went back to do closing when the crowd cleared. Got a bit frustrated ‘cos solo on Friday for me past two weeks and encountered similar… Read More: May 12, 1989 (Friday) »
Spending your time
To put things in perspective, here’s how you’ll spend your time in many aspects of your life: Time you’ll waste on the job In meetings – 3 years Due to interruptions – 4 years, 7 months, 8 days Due to pointless interruptions – 3 years, 5 months, 14 days Reading and deleting e-mails – 7… Read More: Spending your time »