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We at Brublahblah thought it was about time the ‘You Know You Are Bruneian’ list was updated, nearly 10 years after it first made the rounds on the Internet! We bring to you the updated version for you Snapchat-using, Instagram-buying, Zalora-loving millennials. The ones in italics are from the original 2006 version.
People have actually heard about Brunei and ask, “It’s that Syariah country right?”
...But people still think it’s in the Middle East.
You are confused by the international media perception of Brunei.
You have called someone 'poklen' or have been called one before.
You change your Samsung/iPhone whenever a new one comes out.
You know all the swear words in Malay, Tagalog & Chinese.
You cancel all your plans to watch new episodes of Running Man.
You still have a collection of pirated VCD's, DVD's & CD's you haven’t watched in awhile.
...So, now that you have to stream and download, you regularly complain about Telbru speeds.
You live with four generations, eight cats and five cars and still wonder why the Internet is slow.
You have Astro, but the one from Malaysia. ASTRO BEYOND!
...But you also have another prabola for Indonesian channels.
If you work in the government leaving after 5pm is considered late.
If you work in the private sector, you leave later than 5pm hoping you can get a job in the government so you’re able to leave early.
You’ve been asked to start your own business because #entrepreneurship #fallingoilprices #generasiberwawasan
You know someone who has an Instagram shop, or a box at a cube store.
...And you’ve bought their stuff from their Instagram shop/ cube store.
You go to Miri for cheap stuff but don’t realise how much you’ve actually spent because it’s all in RM.
You know the BEST place to exchange your BND into RM with the BEST rates.
You always say "kapih ku.. bila terima/keluar gaji/overtime/elaun ah?"
You compare the prices of things with how much nasi katok you could buy.
You’ve gone to the supermarket on weekends but forgotten to bring your reusable bags.
You’ve had a relative say to you, “Berisi sudah”
You post food pictures with the hashtag #lovefoodhatewaste #bruneifoodies #brunei
You know “Jalan ke mall/times square” really means walking around and not buying anything.
You’ve messaged someone that you were “otw” when you were still at home.
You’ve waited for someone who said they were “otw”.
You’ve left one piece of food on a table. “Melayu tah banar eh.”
You’ve tried to haggle by asking "Boss, kalau kurang sikit buleh kah?”
You buy Maggi/Indomie in boxes not individual packets.
You’ve driven past a place that smells and say, “Siapa bekantut ani kan?"
You know how to play cards...Monopoly Deal or UNO.
You still believe roads have no speed limit, Waze is your friend.
You think five cars in front of you anywhere on the road is a traffic jam.
You’ll drive around to find parking as close as possible to your destination.
You tell everyone how great your parking spot is or how far away you’ve parked.
You start to speak Malaysian if you meet a Malaysian, speak Indonesian if you meet Indonesian.. and so on.
You follow Bruneiroyalfamily on Instagram.
You’ve been asked, “Ada kawan sudah?” by n̶o̶s̶y̶ caring uncles.
You’ve been asked, “Bila kan kahwin?” by b̶u̶s̶y̶b̶o̶d̶y̶ overeager aunties.
You are asked to go to a "meeting" but actually you will only be "listening".
You receive news in Whatsapp first, Facebook second (Bruneifm/Fantatic Brunei Issue) and then finally newspapers.
You wave your hand while driving to other drivers that you know.
You wave your hand to HM when he drives past. “Eh Sultan lambai aku!”
You add "BUI" to each sentence.
You know the BEST place in the whole of Brunei to get nasi katok with the MOST SPICY sambal.
You call Coke, Sprite, Pepsi basically any drink that isn’t water: OREN.
You’ve used the RIPAS or JPMC shuttle bus and were surprised at how good it was.
You’ve waited two hours at RIPAS emergency only to get that pink medicine and panadol.
You know that Sunday morning is breakfast time with friends or family.
You’ve commented BOOK SIS for basically anything from food to people.
Whenever it’s over 30 degrees or over (which is basically everyday!) you say “panas eh Brunei ani".
You’ve gotten the NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY or NOT ABLE TO DELIVER TO YOUR COUNTRY message.
You’ve had to jangkau food since you were heading out.
You find every opportunity to karaoke and annoy your neighbors.
You had to listen to your neighbors karaoke and complained about it on social media.
You post throwback pictures from your holiday from six months ago.
You have pictures of the sunset or sunrise on your camera roll.
You always try to runding the policemen when you are caught speeding.
...Even though you are always informed in advance when the roadblocks are.
You don't take the bus because you think it smells and it’s only for workers...yet you’ve never actually tried going on one, EVER.
You have to kirim barang from someone if they are away on a trip. “Fridge magnets please!”
Your passport is filled with immigration stamps from Malaysia and Singapore.
You go on holiday ANYWHERE with two empty suitcases and somehow come back with TEN full ones.
You know a real life Babu Sinur.
You are concerned about oil prices but only if it affects your daily expenses.
You listen to a titah hoping it relates to you somehow, and even if it doesn’t you find ways to quote it.
You are used to having workers stalk you when you enter a store.
You have a closet full of cara melayu but only wear the same ones.
Your outfit are clothes you’ve bought online. Zalora, Asos, online shopping FTW!
You complain when something goes up in price even if it is only 20 cents and try to haggle over the price even at a department store.
You have to book half a restaurant to have a “small” family dinner.
You have one person in the family who is the “supir”.
You’ve been asked to wait at the most random places to be picked up.
You are trying out Progresif because you are tired of annual fees from DST. #iamprogresif
You go to the cinema only after the opening credits.
You’ve wanted to get ice cream from the fridge only to find it’s actually frozen fish.
You know that the beach is the place to go to conduct illegal activity such as drinking & fornication although you swear you've never done it yourself.
You tapau food after an event is over (sometimes even during an event).
You’ve gone to the airport to send someone off for their studies.
You’ve gone to JP and actually enjoyed yourself.
You’ve waited outside a kedai runcit for someone to buy something for you.
You have at least one Whatsapp group on mute.
You downloaded the Brunei Foodies, Food Panda and Oh My Food app but still don’t know where to eat.
You want to go out to eat but your friend has to say, “Bah siapa belanja?”.
When you ask people where they want to eat they say, “Manasaja”
Your friends get married on the same day and you don't know which one to go to.
You waited over an hour at a bersanding for the food, only to go to a restaurant to eat again afterwards.
You go to someone's wedding, you give money using an envelope and put your name on it or if you think you don't give enough you use a blank envelope.
You’ve driven to a place even though it’s less than 200m away.
You think a seven year loan repayment plan is a reasonable way to own a car.
You top up petrol with $3, only rarely panuh hijau (end of the month!).
You have specialised number plates for your family.
You have a jumper or jacket to wear in the office because IT’S TOO COLD.
You get excited hearing Mr. Softy music.
You have at least one relative who lives in England, Australia or the US.
You’ve asked for the Wifi password at a restaurant.
You’ve joined a run to add another shirt to your collection.
You go to the Consumer Fair even though you know what to expect.
You colour coordinate during Hari Raya.
You’ve been part of a convoy.
During CNY you don’t know whether you’re dressed too formally or too casually.
You’ve waved a small Brunei flag.
When you are at event and RTB cameras are around, you check the 8pm news to see if you are on tv.
You drop any plans you had with friends for family because family always comes first.
You know most of the people - "eh si anak si anu eh saudara si blabla".
What do you think of the 2016 list? Check out the previous versions here: Brunei Resources , I Am A Proud Bruneian , Logieboi
Think more should be on the list? Use the tag #youknowyouarebruneian or comment below to add yours!
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