Going on bended knee in public

Some people are popping the question in public, but experts say it may not be a good idea for others

Mr Andrew Ho proposed to Ms Anna Phua (both above) publicly in a large-scale event last year involving flash mobs, dancing and Care Bears, her favourite cartoon, at Resorts World Sentosa here. Mr Jay Tay proposed to Ms Teng Hui Li at a beach in Bali
Mr Andrew Ho proposed to Ms Anna Phua publicly in a large-scale event last year involving flash mobs, dancing and Care Bears, her favourite cartoon, at Resorts World Sentosa here. PHOTO: JEREMY KWAN, ENYA MAREINE
Mr Andrew Ho proposed to Ms Anna Phua (both above) publicly in a large-scale event last year involving flash mobs, dancing and Care Bears, her favourite cartoon, at Resorts World Sentosa here. Mr Jay Tay proposed to Ms Teng Hui Li at a beach in Bali
Mr Andrew Ho proposed to Ms Anna Phua (both above) publicly in a large-scale event last year involving flash mobs, dancing and Care Bears, her favourite cartoon, at Resorts World Sentosa here. PHOTO: JEREMY KWAN, ENYA MAREINE
Mr Andrew Ho proposed to Ms Anna Phua (both above) publicly in a large-scale event last year involving flash mobs, dancing and Care Bears, her favourite cartoon, at Resorts World Sentosa here. Mr Jay Tay proposed to Ms Teng Hui Li at a beach in Bali
Mr Jay Tay proposed to Ms Teng Hui Li at a beach in Bali last year. PHOTO: NELSON TAY
Venessa Lee
Senior Correspondent
Updated
Sep 30, 2018, 07:51 AM
Published
Sep 30, 2018, 05:00 AM
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A wedding proposal that was watched by millions worldwide during the recent Emmy awards has cast a spotlight on popping the question in public.

Director Glenn Weiss used his acceptance speech earlier this month for his work in Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special to propose to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on September 30, 2018, with the headline Going on bended knee in public. Subscribe

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