This happened a few weeks back after lecture. This happened during the Malay's fasting month, Ramadan. During this period, Malays (exceptions include the sick, elderly..) are not allowed to eat or drink during the day. They can do so only at night.
I was walking with my 2 male project mates after lecture, one Chinese, one Malay. My Chinese friend asked," So what are you guys doing later?". I replied, " I am going to the canteen to eat. You guys want to join me?". My Chinese friend said, " Yes." My Malay friend, who was smiling, suddenly stopped doing so and said," I can't. Because... you know." I said," Oh yeah." Then he said, " I will go off first, see you later", and he walked off. Needless to say, it was an awkward situation.
I did not think it was so bad at first, as I thought Malays cannot eat but they can still drink. When I discovered that they cannot drink, I realised that I was very insensitive. This occurred around 6p.m., so my Malay friend has not been drinking water for more than 10 hours.
I imagine that my Malay friend must be easily irritable at that time due to the lack of food and water for such a long period of time. It was natural for him to act this way, and I understand. It was my mistake for mentioning food in front of him. My Chinese friend knew it was wrong to mention food at that time, but like me at that time, he seems to be not that bothered by that mistake.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Post #3 - Application Letter and Critique
28 Bukit Sedap Road
Singapore 279925
fangyong213@gmail.com
5th September 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for the gameplay programmer position at Ubisoft Singapore that was posted on the Ubisoft corporate website on 26 August 2010. I am currently in the middle of my fourth year at the National University of Singapore, pursuing a Computer Engineering B.Eng.
As you can see from my enclosed CV, I enjoy playing games, in particular the Prince of Persia series. I have played The Sand of Times 3 times already, each time the next installment of the series was released.
I want to play a part in making games, by programming the code and graphics of the games. In following my interest, I have created a few simple games using Adobe Flash by following tutorials on the Internet.
During my studies in the National University of Singapore, I was the Producer of a team of 5 people that had created an original computer game called Wendy the Germ using the software Game Maker. Thus, I have some experience in the process of producing a computer game and am able to work well in a team. I could send you the executable of the game and documentation of the game by email. My undergraduate studies have also given me knowledge of programming languages like that of C, C++, OpenGL and Python.
I am enthusiastic about the learning opportunities in your company. Thank you for taking the time to read my application. I look forward to speaking with you on this opportunity. I can be reached anytime via email at fangyong213@gmail.com or my cellphone, +65 97951111.
Yours Sincerely,
Foo Fang Yong
Singapore 279925
fangyong213@gmail.com
5th September 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for the gameplay programmer position at Ubisoft Singapore that was posted on the Ubisoft corporate website on 26 August 2010. I am currently in the middle of my fourth year at the National University of Singapore, pursuing a Computer Engineering B.Eng.
As you can see from my enclosed CV, I enjoy playing games, in particular the Prince of Persia series. I have played The Sand of Times 3 times already, each time the next installment of the series was released.
I want to play a part in making games, by programming the code and graphics of the games. In following my interest, I have created a few simple games using Adobe Flash by following tutorials on the Internet.
During my studies in the National University of Singapore, I was the Producer of a team of 5 people that had created an original computer game called Wendy the Germ using the software Game Maker. Thus, I have some experience in the process of producing a computer game and am able to work well in a team. I could send you the executable of the game and documentation of the game by email. My undergraduate studies have also given me knowledge of programming languages like that of C, C++, OpenGL and Python.
I am enthusiastic about the learning opportunities in your company. Thank you for taking the time to read my application. I look forward to speaking with you on this opportunity. I can be reached anytime via email at fangyong213@gmail.com or my cellphone, +65 97951111.
Yours Sincerely,
Foo Fang Yong
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