Singaporeans ARE helpful.

So yes, many foreigners may have the impression that Singaporeans are pretty self centered. in fact we ourselves have this impression. There are only a few exceptions out there who actually take the initiative to help others, sad but true. This, is actually the way Asians act. I know many foreigners, e.g. Americans, Australians. They are very helpful, as is their culture. Just to bear in mind that Asians DO help others when they're in need. It's just that we are "paiseh" to actually offer our help for fear of being rejected in public, which is never a good thing. It's just the way our culture works. We do help people when they ask for it, that's a very common sight and I'm sure many of you would have done it before. But, we don't actually look at someone in need and ask "Do you need help?". That just gives the impression that we're selfish. When others look at us they start to badmouth us saying Asians are thoughtless and stuff. I saw a old man having trouble walking once, no one actually stopped to ask him if he was alright and needed any help, I myself am guilty of that. But there was a uncle who actually asked the man if he was injured, and even offered to carry him, I really admire that guy. However, the environment we were brought up in means that we Asians tend to be more conservative, even if we are slowly opening up to western influence....?