What are the customs and culture of Singapore?

1. In Singapore, you must take off your shoes when entering a 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.

2. When Singaporeans receive guests, they 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.

3. Since there are many overseas Chinese in Singapore, people have a strong imagination for colors. Red, green and blue are very popular. Purple and black are considered unlucky, and black, white and yellow are taboo. color. It is against the commercial use of the form and profile of Tathagata Buddha. The use of religious phrases and symbolic symbols on signs is prohibited. I like Double Happiness, elephant, and bat patterns. Number taboos are 4, 7, 8, 13, 37 and 69.

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Singapore’s etiquette culture

1. Clothing etiquette

People of different ethnic groups in Singapore have their own characteristics in dressing. . Malay men wear a brimless hat called "Songkok", a collarless garment with wide sleeves on their upper body, and an ankle-length sarong on their lower body; women's upper body is as wide as a robe and wears a sarong underneath. Chinese women mostly like to wear cheongsam. Government departments have strict dress requirements for their employees, and they are not allowed to wear fancy clothes during working hours.

2. Manners and etiquette

Singaporeans behave in a civilized manner and show respect for others. When they sit, they sit upright and do not spread their feet apart. If they cross their feet, they just fold the knee of one leg directly on the knee of the other leg. They stand with an upright posture and do not put their hands on their hips, as that is a sign of anger.

3. Meeting etiquette

In social occasions, Singaporeans shake hands when meeting guests. Men and women can shake hands, but for men, it is more appropriate to wait for the woman to extend her hand before shaking hands. Malays first touch each other with their hands, then withdraw their hands and put them on their chests.

4. Dining Etiquette

Singaporeans’ staple food is mostly rice, and sometimes they also eat steamed buns, etc., but they don’t like steamed buns. Malays eat food with their hands. They have the habit of washing their hands before eating. They must use their right hand when eating. Drinking tea is a common hobby among local people. When guests come, they often serve tea. Chinese people like to drink Yuanbao tea, which means good fortune.

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