The men our parents want.
Feb 27, 2007 in Gender-bender
When I was not yet in a relationship, my mother gave me a list of things I have to look for when I agreed to go out with a man.
- Must be Chinese.
- Must be older than you.
- Must not be 6 years older, because Monkey clash with Tiger.
- Must be educated at least until university.
- Must have stable job.
- Must have car.
- Must be loyal.
- Must not be Muslim.
- Must not be kiam siap, otherwise susah whole life.
- Must not be lazy, otherwise you have to work your entire life to feed your husband.
- Must not like to talk to other women except you only.
- Must not be a smoker.
- Must not drink too much.
- Preferably hokkien. Preferably if pure hokkien.
- Preferably earning more than you.
- Preferably at least 3 years older than you.
- Preferably from a well-to-do family.
- Preferably willing to pay everything for you and has the your money is your money, my money is also your money kind of attitude.
… I think the list was far longer than 18 items, and I'm glad to say that I've broken most of the rules except for #1, 8, 12, 16,17, and 18.
Yesterday I read April's blog hoh, and I found out that her mother has discreetly given her an almost identical list also. Oh oh, this is so cool. It means that kindred spirits have the same demanding parents, tee-hee.