Comprehensive collection of Singaporean customs and etiquette

There are not many customs in Singapore. They usually give flowers and gifts when receiving guests for dinner. Singaporeans need slippers when entering the Golden Mosque and entering the house from outside. They usually shake hands when meeting. Singaporeans particularly hate men with long hair, so haircuts, haircuts, and blowjobs in Thailand are not allowed here. I advise those rich and handsome men who have haircuts, haircuts, and blowjobs to remove this trace of their hair when they study abroad. ? 1. Summary of Singaporean customs and etiquette ? Singaporean customs and etiquette that you must know when studying in Singapore? ? 1. Singaporean clothing etiquette: ? People of different ethnic groups in Singapore have their own characteristics in dressing. Singaporean men wear a "Songkok" brimless hat, a collarless top with wide sleeves, and a sarong that reaches their ankles; Malay women wear a wide top and a long sarong. Chinese women mostly wear cheongsam. Singaporean government departments stipulate that employees are not allowed to wear fancy clothes during working hours. ? 2. Singaporean manners and etiquette: ? Singaporeans show respect for others and behave in a civilized manner. They sit upright with their feet together. If they want to cross their feet, they just stack the knee of one leg directly on the knee of the other leg. Singaporeans stand with an upright posture and do not put their hands on their hips, as they believe this is a sign of anger. 3. Meeting etiquette in Singapore: When Singaporeans meet guests, they usually shake hands in social situations. The more appropriate way to shake hands between men and women is to wait for the woman to extend her hand first, and then the man to shake hands. Malays first touch each other with their hands, and then put their retracted hands on their chests. 4. Dining etiquette in Singapore: Rice is the staple food of Singaporeans. They sometimes eat steamed buns but don’t like steamed buns. They have the habit of washing their hands before eating, because Malays usually eat with their hands. Local people generally like to drink tea, and they often serve tea to guests. Chinese people like to drink Yuanbao tea, which means wealth and prosperity. ? 5. Singapore’s funeral etiquette: ? In Singapore, both Chinese and Malays attach great importance to the marriage of a man and a woman. For Malays to get married, they have to go through procedures such as courtship, engagement, and engagement. Chinese Singaporeans pay great attention to filial piety. If an old man is about to die, his descendants must return home and stay by his bedside. A grand funeral was held for him after his death. ? 6. Singapore travel etiquette: ? Public transportation in Singapore is well developed, and each bus stop is clearly marked. It is very convenient to take a bus during travel in Singapore. The distribution of stores in Singapore has ethnic characteristics. For example, there is a "Malay Market" in the eastern part of Singapore, which mainly sells Malaysian clothing and food. The Singapore government does not allow tipping, and even service tips for waiters may be rejected. ? 7. Singapore business etiquette: ? It is best to engage in business activities in Singapore from March to October every year, so as to avoid Christmas and the Chinese New Year. Local business people speak English, and the business cards exchanged during meetings can be printed in English. It is best not to smoke during business meetings. Singaporeans treat each other with pomp and ceremony, especially in business activities. The thank you banquet should not exceed the level of the host's banquet. Singaporeans do not like squandering. ? 2. Summary of Singaporean customs and habits ? Let me introduce to you the customs and common sense of Singapore: ? 1. Store business hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 21:00 pm, closed on Sunday. ? 2. Prices in large shopping malls are fixed, but prices in general shopping malls can be negotiated. Don’t forget to ask for an invoice when shopping in a small mall. If you find that the product has quality problems, you can use the ticket to return or exchange it. ? 3. Stores with a red Merlion logo on the window are recommended by the Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Consumers Association. You can shop with confidence, but prices in Singapore are relatively expensive. ? 4. Singapore uses Singapore dollars (S$). To exchange currency, please go to a place with an official exchange mark. Bank office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00~15:00, Saturday 11:00~16:30, Sunday 9:30~15:00. ? 5. Tap water in Singapore can be drank directly without boiling. ? 6. There is no time difference between Singapore and Beijing. ? 7. In Singapore, it is customary to pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene at all times. Anyone who spits or discards objects will be punished with a penalty of NT$1,000; in places where smoking is expressly prohibited, regulations must be followed. ? 8. In Singapore, it is customary to tip 1 to 2 yuan on certain occasions in large hotels, such as carrying luggage and cleaning the room.

? 3. Summary of Singaporeans’ preferences and taboos ? When Singaporeans receive guests, they usually treat them to lunch or dinner. When eating with Indians or Malays in Singapore, be careful not to use your left hand. When dining at a Singaporean's home, you can bring a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates as a gift. When talking, avoid talking about politics and religion. You can talk about your travel experiences, the countries you have visited and Singapore’s economic achievements. ? You must take off your shoes when entering the mosque. In some homes, you have to take off your shoes when entering the house. Singapore has been westernized due to British influence in the past. However, the local people still retain the traditional habits of many ethnic groups, so the ways of greeting are different. The most common is to shake hands when people meet, and for Easterners, they can bow lightly. ? In order to make everyone polite, the Singapore government has also made some regulations on courtesy: Store clerk politeness: Customers come to the door and greet them with a smile; When customers purchase, take the initiative to introduce them and never tire of making suggestions; When customers ask questions, listen attentively and answer them carefully; Customers Leave with a warm farewell and a polite farewell. Neighbor courtesy, neighbors should greet each other when meeting. During festivals, neighbors should be invited as guests. Help your neighbors with housekeeping. When using public places, always think of others. Singaporeans always greet people with a smile. If you use a public phone, you will smile and say to the waiting person: "Sorry, I kept you waiting for so long." Even street posters promoting civility and courtesy are printed with a smiling character and some slogans, such as: "Be polite when dealing with others", "Everyone is polite, life is better", "Smile sincerely, be polite" The way?. At night, colorful slide signs promoting politeness flashed constantly. Cabinet ministers and parliamentarians also often go to the masses to lecture on the importance of civility and courtesy. Even the police always smile when they impose fines on people who violate traffic rules. Therefore, Singaporeans say humorously: "The police are afraid that if they smile, they will have to dig out their pockets." Because there are smiling faces everywhere, foreigners always feel at home in Singapore. ?Singaporeans hate men with long hair, and they also don’t like people with beards. In some public places, a placard is often erected: "Men with long hair are not welcome." Singapore has very strict regulations on hippie-type men with long hair. Men with long hair, jeans, and slippers may be banned from entering the country. Young people, in particular, must dress neatly and freshly when going abroad, and do not let their hair reach shoulder length. ?Main taboos in Singapore: ?The beliefs of people of all ethnic groups in Singapore are very different. Most Chinese in Singapore believe in Buddhism or Taoism; most Malays believe in Islam; most Indians believe in Hinduism; most Pakistanis believe in Islam; and Westerners generally believe in Christianity. Singaporeans don’t like turtles and even avoid the word “7”.