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Oct 2Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Love this line; "flop sweat in Singapore isn’t much different than everyday Singapore sweat, except, perhaps, in quantity and origin."

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What can I say? I flopped in Singapore! Thanks so much, Julie, for reading and taking the time to share your comment!

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Oct 3Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Delightfully amusing!

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Thank you, Iris!

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The shouting uncles. The veg chopping auntie. The pigeon...perfect.

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Thank you, Paige!

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Oct 2Liked by Amanda Jaffe

As always, I'm delighted by your writing. Thanks so much for posting this, I needed a pick me up today!

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Thank you, Tim! Nothing picks you up like a sturdy cup of Singapore coffee!

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Oct 2Liked by Amanda Jaffe

As an ex-expat to Singapore myself, Amanda, and a non-coffee drinker, I realize what I missed out on by not attempting to order coffee. Tea just isn't that difficult. Thanks for the fun read.

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Thanks so much, Nancy! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment!

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I enjoyed this delightful article. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Thank YOU for taking the time to read and comment on it! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

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Oct 28Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Love it! It is those small activities that can define one’s experience in a foreign place, and they are usually hard to identify! You did a great job doing so!

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Thank you, Kirsten! Miss you!

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You made me do a nostalgic trip to the *kopitiams* I loved to stop by every time I would go to Singapore for work! Glad you found your way through the perfect cup of coffee, and perfect mix of languages!

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Thank you! And I'm glad you enjoyed it! Did you have a "go-to" kopi order?

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Oct 20Liked by Amanda Jaffe

You made this coffee sound so appealing, and I don't even drink coffee (it may have been the mention of roasting the beans in butter that got me, I'll be honest, I can't resist butter!) Well done on being brave enough to ask, I think I would have had the same anxiety!

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Everything's better with butter, Charlotte! And I'll let you in on a secret...much of the ordering applies to tea also. Not the butter, though.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read and "like" and comment -- it really means a lot to me!

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Oct 15Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Ever wondered how the way coffee is made and consumed either affects or is affected by societal behavior?

Spoiler alert: It's more influential than your morning horoscope.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-147344389

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Interesting piece. Thank you for sharing!

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Oct 15Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Love it Amanda! Right on the button of how complicated it is to get one's coffee order right in Singapore :)

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Oct 9Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Enjoying your work, thank you!

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Thank you for taking the time to read, Joy! I appreciate it!

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Oct 8Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Terrific essay! Brought back wonderful memories of Singapore.

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Thanks so much, Oanh!

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Oct 8Liked by Amanda Jaffe

So relatable! I was so proud of myself when I learned to order Kopi peng gau siew dai. 😂

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I'm proud of you too, Lauren! It's a real accomplishment! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment!

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Oct 5Liked by Amanda Jaffe

A complicated cup of coffee that you handled with such aplomb.

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I did my best, Dana! It was easier the second time! Thanks so much for reading and commenting.

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Oct 4Liked by Amanda Jaffe

Wonderful as always. Amanda's essays lift me up out of the overwhelm of the day. She helps me imagine I go wherever she goes. Looking forward to the next essay.

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Thank you, Edna! You're so kind!

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