Breaking ASEAN Stereotypes
Southeast Asians often stereotype one another, with common phrases including:
- Singaporeans are too strict
- Malaysians are too soft
- Filipinos are too noisy
- Thais are too easygoing
Despite the goal of "one community," these stereotypes persist in daily life, classrooms, and online.
As ASEAN leaders gather for the 47th ASEAN Summit, the question of how well Southeast Asians understand each other remains.
A former Singaporean civil servant, Luo Chen Jun, notes that people often view his country first when participating in regional exchanges.
Author's summary: ASEAN stereotypes persist despite unity goals.
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