alien Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Nowadays when u eat at coffeeshop or buy food, the stall seller call every guy uncle without looking at the guy's face! 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 It's ok to be an uncle. Just make sure you are one of those nice ones that people will remember for a long time. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nowadays when u eat at coffeeshop or buy food, the stall seller call every guy uncle without looking at the guy's face! are you sure, they like to call " yan dao " or 帅哥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwei Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I am 24, I have been called uncle by parents telling their kid " see uncle staring at you already dont naughty" and I'm like... mdm. I'm only 24! Fattie bom bom walk down the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momopolare Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 If you work at sim lim tower, chances of being labeled as uncle are quite high. "early 20s that is." Under your influence, you're the magic in my veins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 are you sure, they like to call " yan dao " or 帅哥 I always thought only a certain nationality would address you like that. I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wailo Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 This boy accidentally knocked me when playing with his bike in the lift. He said sorry, his mum (easily 40+) said "cannot just say sorry. must say sorry to who? sorry to this uncle. so must say sorry uncle ok?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I was called Xiao Jie twice when I was having slightly above shoulder hair. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not yet 40 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am 24, I have been called uncle by parents telling their kid " see uncle staring at you already dont naughty" and I'm like... mdm. I'm only 24!But to a kid, 24 is considered uncle. I am ok with kids or even teenagers calling me uncle... but when senior citizens call me that, I will just pretend I didn't hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smooth & Fair Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am 50, but still got people call me Ah Dee! or think I am in my early 30s, Why is that so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 smooth and fair any picture to show for us to judge u?50 yet look 30. curious to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxite Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I kana uncle so many times already immune but have to admit I'm old but enjoying it better than living in denial ... Ha ha Trust is more important than monogamy. - Savage Garden, Affirmation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwei Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 But to a kid, 24 is considered uncle.I am ok with kids or even teenagers calling me uncle... but when senior citizens call me that, I will just pretend I didn't hear them. True enough, but I dont really care that much to be honest haha Fattie bom bom walk down the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 In my definition, it's for those from 40s and above i.e. middle age.However, with most ginna these days, 18 - 25 is considered young.Anyone above 26 is probably an uncle. Never mind what they call you out in society, it's their culture butwhen many of my FB and club friends snidely talk about over 25 as already "uncle" ..... This PLU generation has turned "uncle" into a bad word. It's just a blink of an eye, only a year or two more and then who are they? Soon, condemned themselves to be out-of-shape and stay-at-home "ex-twinks." Then the smug insecurity. " being long winded n elaborate oso a sign of ageing. " Dunno how 2xpress mor n 1 line of text chat? Covering up poor English, or WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have travelled and worked overseas and no one out there addresses me as uncle , they address me by name at work or Sir ,boss, brother by servers , in the west , the server will address anyone above 1 year old as sir ! But over here , being addressed as uncle , I really felt uncomfortable . Maybe I should also start addressing all above 30 year olds as auntie and uncle from now ....'cause I have encountered quite a number of white hair and much older than me addressing me as such ! Are they blind ? In a queue or asking question at a service counter , a Caucasian will be acknowledged as Sir but the local next in line might be addressed as uncle , second class treatment yet ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest passerby Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Yeah I'm in my early thirties, mistaken numerous times to still be serving NS, yet got 50 year old ah peks call me uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 shit! i was only 19 yr old . went to the market to get some veg, this aunty call me UNCLE can i help u? i turn my head and walk away , dun want to partonise her store. i look so old meh that allow her to call me uncle? all young gay dun wish to be call uncle i think. its the old ppl way of addressing. to them, unlce and auntie are synonyms for sir/madam. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 its the old ppl way of addressing.to them, unlce and auntie are synonyms for sir/madam.But addressing Sir does not define age whereas uncle does , you can address a one year old to 100 year old as Sir but not uncle , got that ?! Will you addres a Caucasian uncle ?! No , it will be Sir right away ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 In sg, as long a kid sees that u r older than him, we are forced to be called uncle!At the hawker,foodcourt , many white-haired old men addressed me as "uncle" , when they are a few decades older than me!!!!!!!!!!!! goodness me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This is kinda of rude, even my neighbour's maid address me as "uncle" ....do not blame her cos she is forced to do it like the rest of the sporeans ....I address people as "Mr" / "Sir", "Hi" can I help u, when someone approached me My "uncle"s (of blood-relation) will be addressed as uncle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suckmegood Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 it's just sooner or later la. face it....at least others don't call you "auntie". ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 They usually speak the truth. Time to seek HELP!!Any Fashion Guru here to help the poor soul http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/bw2/twisted.gifThe truth is they are stupid and low class ! My cute Hk friend put on hollister short ,wear Tiffany bracelet , on Van's shoes , carry Y-3, yet was also addressed as Uncle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky69 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I am fine with younger kids called Uncle but not those elderly women whom older than us.I used to address slight older as Ta Ke or Ta jie, if not Bro or Siew Mei..or Loew Pan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler3032 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Most service staff call me boss which I think is fine. On this board, I am an "uncle". Depending on the circumstances, this is fine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I really feel honoured when a younger person called me uncle . I know they are showing their respect to me who are older. Calling older person uncle is a polite Asian way by a younger generation. But in the west, young children will call much older person by their personal name . it is their culture and personally I find their way is less polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 respecting and addressing is different they are addressing you uncle cos all are called uncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Prefer to b called daddy.lolx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 that s a good onePrefer to b called daddy.lolx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Let's stop patronising any business which insists on using such derisive (and certainly impolite) ways to address customers! Can't people just be cordial and nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Relax dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passinthenight Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) I personally love this uncle/aunty thing that asian culture has going on. It's so cute. It's very respectful IMHO Try being referred to as………. lots of not so nice names and see how... you like that. I dream of being called an uncle by someone younger than me and not…….. you f*%#king old C%#@t So my message to my asian brothers is…..don't take it for granted. Edited December 14, 2015 by passinthenight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think it's fine to be called uncle by someone younger or even your age. But it is not appropriate to call your customers "uncle". It is too informal, in my opinion. Imagine an air hostess or hotel receptionist calling you "uncle" instead of "sir". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 As I have youthful look even I no longer a spring chicken so nobody yet called me "uncle" to me it is better as has a degree of respect to someone older than you, I hate being addressed as "mate" in Australia even in professional envorinment such as customs, goverment bodies, retails, etc I got very annoyed by it as I much prefer being addressed as "Sir" like in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think it's fine to be called uncle by someone younger or even your age. But it is not appropriate to call your customers "uncle". It is too informal, in my opinion. Imagine an air hostess or hotel receptionist calling you "uncle" instead of "sir".Yup agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gas Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 People who call me "Uncle" will not get any business from me. This is what i practice so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gas Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 As I have youthful look even I no longer a spring chicken so nobody yet called me "uncle" to me it is better as has a degree of respect to someone older than you, I hate being addressed as "mate" in Australia even in professional envorinment such as customs, goverment bodies, retails, etc I got very annoyed by it as I much prefer being addressed as "Sir" like in the U.S.You can also address a person as "Mister" but definitely not "uncle". I will treat that as no manners to the customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler3032 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Perhaps the root cause of hating to be called "uncle" is the fear of aging. Being old in the gay community is not something people are looking forward to. But we just have to adjust our mentality to meet such a challenge. Exercises are important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Relax dude Down with Ageism...Charge! :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fit Uncle Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Being called uncle is only a respectful neutral term.I myself is already an uncle. I wear the same cheap clothes as those uncles in the wet market.But...my cheap clothes are clean and good fit because I'm fit and confident. My skin is still smooth and shiny, my hair is full, well combed and tidy. I walk with a spring in my steps because I'm confident.That's all that matters. bluerunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upshot Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Generally, nothing wrong being called uncle. I got use to it. It is a little weird when you least expect it by a certain age for sure. heh. But true there are people say it not as verbal respect but as a mean of cheap attack. I have no problem for sexual encounter situation and some one say not interested uncle, I am fine with that. No skin off my back. It is in the professional setting be they senior bosses or juniors or peers especially when age difference is obvious. When they can't win over a talking point for example, they take that chance hit below the belt and exclaim emphasis..like the following 'UNCLE there is more then one way to do things', UNCLE you sure or not?' or 'UNCLE it is my right to think that way!' for examples. But if you are at fault, took offends for something not even directed at you or was an attack, as a mean to bully to put someone in their place using that tone.... that is a fuckup move. It tells me you have lost thus resort to petty girly name calling. Now it's open season on your ass. Another shitty example are those who feel they can not beat you to the girl or guy and if they see the girl paying more attention to that other guy and if he is older, you will see the younger idiot calling that guy UNCLE a lot more time in front of women or guys. But this never effect me but it does show to me that he is worry I can be competition to him heheh ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teatree Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 It is more a form of address rather than respect and usually by people who don't know you at all. Your friends and colleagues will address you by your name rather than uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Fret not lah!She used the word as a term of endearment.She may be less educated and she used it as a common term for all male customers.Just like in the old days, the term used was : Boss, brother.... even though we aint boss or we are not related to them..Now would you prefer this auntie to call you - Dude, 靓仔 （handsome)She is just one of the many retards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintersnow Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 im not really at the uncle age, hawker center uncles and aunties still call me 小弟 but i am beginning to accept the fact that i am an uncle esp when my friend's kids call me uncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbledam89 Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 i feel old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upshot Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Feeling Old and being called an Uncle are really two separate and non related issues heheh ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Embrace ageing. Why fight against something that you can never have control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Ok if it is kids, but a 50+ yr old calling a 20+ yr old uncle a bit off. Maybe call them Ah Pek, Ah Gung or Ah Yeh in return, see how they react. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamperBoy Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm called uncle all the time! By kids below 12! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Fret not lah!She used the word as a term of endearment.She may be less educated and she used it as a common term for all male customers.Just like in the old days, the term used was : Boss, brother.... even though we aint boss or we are not related to them..Now would you prefer this auntie to call you - Dude, 靓仔 （handsome)So bloody difficult for them to address others as big brother or small brother ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 So bloody difficult for them to address others as big brother or small brother ?!Small bro sounds kinky la; sounds like calling to your Kkj. Oops!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Small bro sounds kinky la; sounds like calling to your Kkj. Oops!!!If calling little bro too many times, fear your kkj will answer the calls haha... diang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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