suswot wrote:True, learn from Catriona. avoid using negative words like "can't, "didn't", "don't, or even self centered words ch as "Me" "Myself" and "I".. She could say Thailand feels more like a home without emphasizing the negative feelings toward Canada.
beautywatchnyc wrote:
What is wrong if Amanda decides to live the rest of her life in Thailand? Does she owe any apology to anyone if she speaks out her mind? Does she represent the rest of humankind who prefers to stay put and not be lured by the promises or traps of outbound migration? What about personal choice? Would you deprive anyone of that inherent right just to be politically correct? Is being an apologist of some other people's aspiration to seek opportunities elsewhere outside their homeland always correct? What if Amanda had reached (assume already!) a point in her life and realized that she's feels no longer happy living her life in Canada as a dual citizen? Can you deprive Amanda of her personal choice and drag her back? Canada may seem to be your land of milk and honey what about for Amanda? Do you have any clue what's really going on inside her heart?
beautywatchnyc wrote:
What is wrong if Amanda decides to live the rest of her life in Thailand? Does she owe any apology to anyone if she speaks out her mind? Does she represent the rest of humankind who prefers to stay put and not be lured by the promises or traps of outbound migration? What about personal choice? Would you deprive anyone of that inherent right just to be politically correct? Is being an apologist of some other people's aspiration to seek opportunities elsewhere outside their homeland always correct? What if Amanda had reached (assume already!) a point in her life and realized that she's feels no longer happy living her life in Canada as a dual citizen? Can you deprive Amanda of her personal choice and drag her back? Canada may seem to be your land of milk and honey what about for Amanda? Do you have any clue what's really going on inside her heart?
Beta wrote:beautywatchnyc wrote:
What is wrong if Amanda decides to live the rest of her life in Thailand? Does she owe any apology to anyone if she speaks out her mind? Does she represent the rest of humankind who prefers to stay put and not be lured by the promises or traps of outbound migration? What about personal choice? Would you deprive anyone of that inherent right just to be politically correct? Is being an apologist of some other people's aspiration to seek opportunities elsewhere outside their homeland always correct? What if Amanda had reached (assume already!) a point in her life and realized that she's feels no longer happy living her life in Canada as a dual citizen? Can you deprive Amanda of her personal choice and drag her back? Canada may seem to be your land of milk and honey what about for Amanda? Do you have any clue what's really going on inside her heart?
I don't think the issue was that she wanted to go back home....
IMHO - it was the way she posed it: "I just didn't feel right in Canada" could've been conveyed better. I'm the last person to champion PC as it has been used and abused. However, this is probably one of the valid times to be politically correct because there's no reason to negate that part of her life.
alihabibi wrote:I am a Filipino-Canadian. I felt off when I heard her say that. Though my heart still desire to be in the Philippines, still I am still grateful for Canada. This is where I chose to live. It gave me the life that I have now. I WILL NEVER FEEL "NOT RIGHT" TO BE HERE. Though she has all the rights to express her feelings. It's just that she could have expressed it in a better way. I feel like she made those statements just to LOOK A WORTHY THAI REPRESENTATIVE. You know what I mean? remember a lot questioned her being a Canadian more than a Thai. during MUT remember it's one of her battle proving that she is a worthy Thai Representative. I think she made those statements just to prove something. But, I feel she is un-sincere. Sorry. Authenticity is important in Miss Universe. You can not fake it. however hard you try faking it. It will show your true colours.
suswot wrote:True, learn from Catriona. avoid using negative words like "can't, "didn't", "don't, or even self centered words ch as "Me" "Myself" and "I".. She could say Thailand feels more like a home without emphasizing the negative feelings toward Canada.
jansenism wrote:beautywatchnyc wrote:
What is wrong if Amanda decides to live the rest of her life in Thailand? Does she owe any apology to anyone if she speaks out her mind? Does she represent the rest of humankind who prefers to stay put and not be lured by the promises or traps of outbound migration? What about personal choice? Would you deprive anyone of that inherent right just to be politically correct? Is being an apologist of some other people's aspiration to seek opportunities elsewhere outside their homeland always correct? What if Amanda had reached (assume already!) a point in her life and realized that she's feels no longer happy living her life in Canada as a dual citizen? Can you deprive Amanda of her personal choice and drag her back? Canada may seem to be your land of milk and honey what about for Amanda? Do you have any clue what's really going on inside her heart?
you talked too much
ambasing wrote:I don't see anything wrong with what she said--she meant, her heart belongs to Thailand!
and this is reality, some prefer to live in their countries instead of staying in Canada. maybe their family is in Thailand..
My Auntie migrated in Canada when she was 57 and decided to go back in the Philippines--her heart's desire is to stay in the Philippines
hauteegirl wrote:ambasing wrote:I don't see anything wrong with what she said--she meant, her heart belongs to Thailand!
and this is reality, some prefer to live in their countries instead of staying in Canada. maybe their family is in Thailand..
My Auntie migrated in Canada when she was 57 and decided to go back in the Philippines--her heart's desire is to stay in the Philippines
true but not when youre competing tho, u have to be politically correct
Darna na Dyesebel pa wrote:I’ve never been to Canada but I felt violated by her statement.
I get it that she’s addressing the Thais and she wants to show patriotism but at the expense of Canada ? She’s essentially bad mouthing Canada saying it’s not welcoming enough and it didn’t make her feel at home .. which is BTW hard to believe because of her Canadian accent . Gosh , it would take years for anyone to develop a foreign accent .
She’s officially off my list .
She’d be better off competing at MGI .
She’s the kind of girl Nawat is looking for ... tactless , bitchy , a scene stealer who loves making controversial statements.
She’s confidently Grand International.
hauteegirl wrote:ambasing wrote:I don't see anything wrong with what she said--she meant, her heart belongs to Thailand!
and this is reality, some prefer to live in their countries instead of staying in Canada. maybe their family is in Thailand..
My Auntie migrated in Canada when she was 57 and decided to go back in the Philippines--her heart's desire is to stay in the Philippines
true but not when youre competing tho, u have to be politically correct
Roman Reigns wrote:She must be reminded that IF she wins Miss Universe, she needs to stay in New York and not in Thailand.
suswot wrote:Darna na Dyesebel pa wrote:I’ve never been to Canada but I felt violated by her statement.
I get it that she’s addressing the Thais and she wants to show patriotism but at the expense of Canada ? She’s essentially bad mouthing Canada saying it’s not welcoming enough and it didn’t make her feel at home .. which is BTW hard to believe because of her Canadian accent . Gosh , it would take years for anyone to develop a foreign accent .
She’s officially off my list .
She’d be better off competing at MGI .
She’s the kind of girl Nawat is looking for ... tactless , bitchy , a scene stealer who loves making controversial statements.
She’s confidently Grand International.
She was dumped by Nawat way before she joined MUT. She's not even in the top 15. Pokraw girls were way better than her.
beautywatchnyc wrote:hauteegirl wrote:ambasing wrote:I don't see anything wrong with what she said--she meant, her heart belongs to Thailand!
and this is reality, some prefer to live in their countries instead of staying in Canada. maybe their family is in Thailand..
My Auntie migrated in Canada when she was 57 and decided to go back in the Philippines--her heart's desire is to stay in the Philippines
true but not when youre competing tho, u have to be politically correct
Does it always have to be the norm? How do we know it's what the judges wanted to hear in the context of the question being asked of her to answer? Historically, the pattern seems to appear like that. What if there's a couple or more in the judging panel who'd give higher points to out-of-the box straight answers if the reply happens to be spoken from the heart with sincerity and conviction? Why would a judge penalize a candidate for speaking out her mind in the context of what was replied upon as such being the case?
manoypoe wrote:hauteegirl wrote:ambasing wrote:I don't see anything wrong with what she said--she meant, her heart belongs to Thailand!
and this is reality, some prefer to live in their countries instead of staying in Canada. maybe their family is in Thailand..
My Auntie migrated in Canada when she was 57 and decided to go back in the Philippines--her heart's desire is to stay in the Philippines
true but not when youre competing tho, u have to be politically correct
But we want an empowered Queen who is not afraid to speak out her mind. Now, she is speaking her mind out, it may not be to everyone's liking, and she is bashed. I find nothing wrong with what she said. If a Queen wants to be politically correct all the time, then she will have a second thought on what to say in public coz she might offend other people. Damned if you do, damned if you dont. Poor Queens. Anyhow, just follow Queen Gloria Diaz, fearless.. she speaks her mind and does not care about other people's reactions.
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