mr tactful

Went for a field trip to SCS for one of my modules yesterday - we were treated to a presentation of the company's business continuity service and a site tour. The presentation conducted by an interesting Mr Wong who pronounces "security" as "securidy."

(Incident 1)

Mr Wong, holding a miniature toy truck: Okay guys, you see this... it's our Mobile Business Continuity Facility... it's actually a name card and pen holder, and my contact number is printed on the side of it.

Mr Wong: I'll be asking some questions later and you guys will have the chance to win one of these.

Mr Wong: So what are the threats pertaining to Singapore? Anyone?

Thomas, raising hand: Geographical location.

Mr Wong: But Singapore doesn't have any earthquake.

Thomas: The surrounding countries.

Mr Wong: Oh! You mean Muslim countries ah!

Thomas, muttering: Wtf... anyhow put words in my mouth.


(Incident 2)

Mr Wong: When I was in the States, I would not take taxis driven by blacks.

(Unwittingly to him, there was an African student among our group.)

Group: Ohhhhhhhhh...

Mr Wong, chuckling: Aye, I should have scan the group longer before saying that.


(Incident 3)

Mr Wong: For example, Beijing have earthquakes.

Ming Fei (one of the the students): No!

Mr Wong: Haha, I presume you're from Beijing.

Mr Wong: But Beijing have sandstorms, heavy snow and other weather hazards which might lead to power trips of buildings.

Mr Wong: I lived in Beijing for three years - I know.

Ming Fei, muttering: I been living there for nearly all my life.


Heh, this guy definitely cannot be a government official.