Singaporean Tai-tais

In an amazing display of courage, my auntie, who is deathly afraid of dogs, agreed to stand as still as possible as my friend’s large labrador retriever sat next to her.  Next- she was to touch the dog, any part.

We needed to force her hand down onto the dog’s body, and she resisted greatly and was even trembling.  Her other hand was piercing my arm in abject fear … but after a few seconds, started to relax, and then after a few more, let go altogether.

“Eh … she’s quite nice and soft.”

“Yep!”

And so, 50 over years of dog phobia was cured in less than a few minutes.

Today, we are just as amazed when she comes over, not only brave enough to face the dog, but actually sitting down on the floor, talking and petting it!  Serious.  True Story!

to tell me that this is not the cutest dog in the world! Agents who want to contact me about using my dog for a photoshoot, please give me ample notice. As you can see, she has been used as the covergirl for Pet Fancy, no small magazine. Well trained and well groomed always. I only charge S$250 an hour, plus transportation costs.

How would you describe your confrontational style?  Yesterday, I saw a demure, poised, taitai turn into a raging bear before my eyes while shopping at CK Tang.  Apparently, the service staff was not polite enough for her and the taitai bared her teeth, all of it!

When the manager approached to see what the commotion was all about, the taitai’s voice never lowered.  She really wanted everyone, and I mean, everyone to know what a lousy time she was having.

The taitai ended the confrontation by slapping away the hand of the manager and saying, “what makes you think I want to shake your hand?”

Wow …  some taitais really know how to give it!