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MYNIPPON:
When we interviewed you last time we were starting to hear your
thoughts on Japanese
men. Please tell us what you and other Singaporean people think of
Japanese men?
Loletta:
To most Singaporean
girls, the mention of Japanese men would mean the funkiness and
charm of Takuya Kimura and other typical J-pop bands,
cute, sweet,
boyish, etc. Personally, from my experience, I feel that most Japanese
men are still pretty much a chauvinistic lot.
MYNIPPON:
We know that you, as well as other Singaporean women, closely
follow what Japanese women are up to.
But apart from that, what is your impression of Japanese women?
Loletta:
Japanese women are the epitome of class, sophistication and trendsetters
to most Asians. They dress
well, put layers of make-up, and exude a style of classiness. I
feel that a typical Japanese woman knows how to take care of her
physical well-being. They are so detailed about their appearance it is
almost hard to spot sloppy Japanese women on the street. I got
to agree with the notion that they do doll up themselves painstakingly
just to look presentable before stepping out of the house. All I can say
is that I have to hand it to them for their trouble to go through the
morning rituals of cleansing up their skin thoroughly and
dolling up with makeup. In Singapore, the weather is so hot and humid that
even the thought of applying thick makeup is a turnoff, although some
local girls here do not appear to mind the feel of sticky, oily
foundation residing on their faces.
MYNIPPON:
Let us talk about relationships in Singapore.
A general observation of Japan, its magazines, TV, movies, or its
people creates an impression that relationships in Japan are just
wonderful.
A vast number of people, on the other hand, tend to think of
Singapore as a dull society – which is probably again not accurate
either. We understand that
your opinion on this subject are likely to represent your own life but
please tell us more about relationships
in general in Singapore?
Loletta:
Singapore comprises of a majority of the Chinese race. Having the
mentality of a typical conservative Chinese, women are brought up to
believe that they should be discreet in anything related to their
relationships. Hence, we appear
to be ‘dull’. Any woman can tell you that she’s not too much
into her
relationships or would brush away the question on relationships, as if she has been
offended. However, if probed
deeper, only she knows what she is fully capable of. As more and more
young liberal Singaporean women are opening up, you can see the change
here. Chinese women are a pretty wild lot in
bed; it’s just that we
don’t like to reveal it or even hint at it.
I
am no exception either. I was brought up in a pretty conservative
society - yet not too strict. I don’t
know at what age I started to liberalize but I do know that I had a
potential to be something bigger.
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