Singapore custom taboos

As a result of the prolonged British influence, Singapore has become Western, and people shake hands when they meet and break up.

For the first time, do not rush to visit the owner and make an agreement in advance.

In their introduction, they should usually be called “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Mrs.”, “A Miss”, which applies to all Singaporeans.

If you're involved in social gatherings, people will introduce you to everyone, but quickly, when you walk out of front of them and don't shake hands with them.

In Singapore, smoking is very popular.

In elevators, public transport, cinemas and, in particular, government buildings, smoking is strictly prohibited by law and is fined.

It's best to get permission to smoke.

Singapore's climate in clothing

is influenced by the sea and latitude and is characterized by high temperatures and humidity, making it most appropriate to wear light material during the summer.

It is common to wear civilian clothes, T-shirts and slashed t-shirts after working hours, and to wear a suit and tie only at official parties, while the ladies wear a tuxedo and the host family feel respected.

is usually hosted for dinner or lunch.

Locals do not normally invite first-time visitors to dinner, but when the owner has knowledge of the visitors, he can hold a formal dinner and negotiate business in the booth.

Similarly, visitors are not eager to invite, and frequent meetings will bring the parties closer together and it will be not too late to invite each other.

When eating with Indians or Malays, be careful not to use your left hand.

gift(s)

no place to go, no gift(s) is required and there is no habit of giving gifts among Singaporean businessmen.

Sometimes the masters of Singapore invite foreigners to eat in their own homes, and the hostess would be happy to bring a gift (a box of chocolate or flowers).

Singaporeans consider it rude to open gifts in the presence of a presenter, so when you leave, you see that the gift remains intact and should not be surprised.

In social conversations, there are taboos about political gain and gain, racial friction, religion and marital status, but there is an exchange of experience on travel, as well as an exchange of experiences in countries visited.

Good talk is about local foods, restaurants, popular tourist areas and the business achievements of the owners.

In Singapore, the public sense of humor is rare and not all of the laughs can be appreciated, so it is best to make less jokes before you know people less.

Singapore says "congratulations on development" which they interpret as "mistakeful wealth" or "rich" and that "congratulations on development" are considered insults and scorns to others.

It is considered extremely offensive to use an index finger, to hit another open hand with a tight fist, or to hold a close hand, and to insert a thumb between the index finger and the middle finger.

Don't put your hands on your back, because that's an angry hint.

Numbersingaporeans consider 4, 6, 7, 13, 37 and 69 negative figures, which they hate most, and avoid as much as possible.

in singapore, black is regarded as bad luck, bad luck and purple is not welcome.

they prefer red as a symbol of solemnity, enthusiasm, excitement, courage and generosity.

they also welcome blue and green.

singapore has banned the use of images and religious expressions in the packaging of goods.

it's against pigs and turtles.

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