on June 22, the 76-year-old former NTUC Income CEO wrote:"It is rude to address me as 'uncle' when you know my name. You can call me 'Mr Tan' or 'sir'."Someone commented:"Uncle is a term of endearment. Why do you see it as rude? Is it a status thing? Should taxi drivers be offended to be called 'uncle'?"
"My children's friends call me 'uncle'. So do my nephews and nieces. There is a relationship, so 'uncle' is appropriate." One Redditor pointed out:"Everyone in SG calls older people uncle and auntie. So your point is moot."
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