Some Singaporeans ask me why the French are cold to people who do not speak French. Well, in general the French are cold to anyone they are not familiar with. In Paris, a Frenchman from another part of France would be treated coldly by a Parisian as well. Give the French time and they warm up to you real quick. They have an abrasive sense of humour.
Nothing is sacred.
When we make fun of people, including VIPs, people usually laugh and forget about it. But if we do that here, people may get offended. My family and I love it here. I hope we get to stay here for a long time. He is also in charge of operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei.