A to Z of the kiasu philosophy
Always must win
Borrow but never return
Cheap is good
Don't trust anyone
Everything also must grab!
Free! Free! Free!
Grab first talk later
Help yourself to everything
I first, I want, I everything
Jump queue
Keep coming back for more
Look for discount
Must not lose face
Never mind what they think
Outdo everyone you know
Pay only when necessary
Quit while you are ahead
Rushing and pushing wins the race
Sample are always welcome
Take but don't give
Unless it's free forget it
Vow to be number one
Winner takes it ALL! ALL! ALL!
X'tra = more
Yell if necessary to get what you want
Zebras are kiasu because they want to be both black and white at the same time.
Singapore's 5Cs
Car
Condo
Credit Card
Cash
Career
Singapore's most famous 5Ks
Kiasu (scared of losing)
Kiasee (scared of death)
Kiabor (scared of wife)
Kiaboh (scared of having nothing)
Kiachenghu (scared of government)
Can I know what language it is, Kiasuism? And also 5Ks.
Kiasuism....I am wondering whether I am looking at the philosophy of "Rhett Butler"!!!
I like the last one, Zebra.
hmm..anonymous comment is not allowed now?
The original language is chinese. Kiasu was a Hokkien word. Check this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiasu . Now Anonymous commenting is not allowed but there's no more comment moderation now. You can see your comments after you post it.