'What can happen if you don’t understand the meaning of the question and give a wrong answer that affects the country's relationship (with another)? Knowledge is important too, you may sometimes not understand the question...how (will you) give an answer?' one netizen commented
"What can happen if you don’t understand the meaning of the question and give a wrong answer that affects the country's relationship ? Knowledge is important too, you may sometimes not understand the question...how give an answer?" one netizen commented
SINGAPORE: In response to presidential hopeful George Goh’s recent dialogue on the advantage of having imperfect English, many netizens have joined an online conversation, sharing their thoughts on possibly having him as president. In recent news, businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr Goh has announced his bid to run for president and had an open dialogue with a number of entrepreneurs at Singapore Management University. During the event, Mr Goh spoke of how not having perfect English worked to his advantage. He also shared that his experience helped him pitch to potential business partners such as Gerry Harvey.
He argues his case that broken English helped add to his authenticity. According to a recent news report, Mr Goh said, “When you want to sell to a billionaire, don’t speak too well,” adding, “Sorry I teach you the wrong way.” He was also reported to have said, “If you speak perfect English, you cannot get the deal done. A little bit authentic is better.”Image: FB screengrab / The Straits TimesWhile some people commented on his English skills, others shared their take on his sincerity.
Another user created an imaginary future situation and asked, “What can happen if you don’t understand the meaning of the question and give a wrong answer that affects the country’s relationship ? Knowledge is important too, you may sometimes not understand the question…how give an answer?”Send in your scoops to news@theindependent.sg
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