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Introduction to Singapore Immigrant Lifestyle 2014

Because of the British influence in the past, Singapore has been westernized! At the same time, the locals still retain many of the traditional habits of their respective ethnic groups. So, what are the differences between the Singaporean and Chinese lifestyles?

I. When visiting temples and churches, one must be dressed neatly and neatly, with hands and feet covered by clothing.

ii. When visiting temples and ashrams in India, one has to take off one's shoes before entering the door, and this is also the case when visiting the homes of the natives.

Third, the Malays and Indians are used to eat in the form of "hand food". But the use of hands is also taboo, they only use the right hand to grasp the food, and the left hand must not be used to touch the food. They believe that the left hand is specifically used to deal with unclean things, so when eating, their left arm is generally placed along the edge of the table, hand hanging on the table below, or simply hide the left hand in a hidden place.

Fourth, in Singapore's public transportation system such as the MRT to note that you can not drink drinks, water, etc., or will be fined. Durian is strictly prohibited on the subway and buses. This is to create a clean and comfortable environment for travelers.

Fifth, the Singaporean government issued a ban on the import and sale of chewing gum, the reason for the introduction of such a ban is mainly because of some lack of public morality awareness of the people around the chewing gum residue, the Singaporean government is concerned that it will affect the cityscape, and even more so on the operation of the subway trains and elevators.

Sixth, Singapore is a harsh country, travelers with a small amount of drugs (such as heroin) into the country is also enough to be sentenced to death. Murder and sedition are also punishable by death by the Singaporean judiciary.