During a dialogue session with 60 youth leaders last night, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared with participants how he remained positive despite unkind online comments. He added that one must not be ashamed of what one is doing and be thick-skinned.

He also said: "If you want to do something for Singapore, for the population, you should not be deterred because there are some nasty postings. When you are in the public eye, you flame me, I’m flame-proof."

Wise words from our leader.

Here are eight ways how our Prime Minister stays flame-proof:

1. Only read the good stuff online

Source: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Facebook

2. Always be cool towards the younger folks

Practise fist bumping.

Source: Jasmine's Facebook

3. Have loyal fans

Who will take one for you.

4. Invite people over for tea

Even when they made fun of your mee siam in a podcast.

Source: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Facebook

5. Surround yourself with children

Source: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Facebook

People won't be so mean to flame you when there are children around.

6. Remind himself to keep a firm grip

Source: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Facebook

So no one online can make a GIF out of your floppy hand.

7. Just look damn cool

Source: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Facebook

Looking unashamed with thick-skin is not enough.

8. Have at least one friend from Drew & Napier

Source: http://prestige-singapore.com.sg/