What are the customs and cultures in Singapore?

1. In Singapore, you must take off your shoes when entering the mosque. In some families, you have to take off your shoes when you enter the house. Singapore has been westernized due to the influence of Britain in the past. However, the locals still retain the traditional habits of many ethnic groups, so the way of greeting is different. The most common way is for people to shake hands when they meet, and bow gently to the orientals.

2. Singaporeans treat guests to lunch or dinner. Be careful not to use your left hand when eating with Indians or Malays in Singapore. When eating in a Singaporean's home, you can bring a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates as a gift. Avoid talking about politics and religion when talking. You can talk about your trip, the countries you have been to and the economic achievements of Singapore.

3. Because there are many overseas Chinese in Singapore, people have a strong imagination of colors and are very popular with red, green and blue. They think purple and black are unlucky, while black, white and yellow are taboo colors. Oppose the use of Tathagata shapes and contours in business. On the sign, it is forbidden to use religious words and symbolic signs. I like double happiness, elephants and bats. Number taboo 4, 7, 8, 13, 37, 69.

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Etiquette culture in Singapore

1, dress etiquette

People of different nationalities in Singapore have their own characteristics in dress. Malay men wear a hat called "Song Gu", which is a kind of wide-sleeved collarless clothing and wears an ankle-long sarong. A woman's coat is as wide as a robe, and she wears a sarong inside. Women in China like to wear cheongsam. Government departments have strict dress requirements for employees, and they are not allowed to wear strange clothes during office hours.

2. Etiquette and manners

Singaporeans behave civilly and respect others everywhere. When they are sitting, they should behave properly and don't separate their feet. If they cross their feet, they just fold the knee of one leg directly on the knee of the other. When they are standing, they stand up straight and don't put their hands on their hips, because that is an expression of anger.

3. Meeting etiquette

In social situations, Singaporeans shake hands when meeting guests. Men and women can shake hands, but for men, it is more appropriate to wait for women to reach out before shaking hands. Malays touch each other with their hands first, and then put their hands back on their chests.

4. Catering etiquette

The staple food of Singaporeans is mostly rice, and sometimes they eat steamed bread, but they don't like steamed bread. Malays grab food with their hands when eating. They have the habit of washing their hands before eating, and they must use their right hand when eating. Drinking tea is a common hobby of local people. When guests come, they often treat them with tea. People in China like to drink Yuanbao tea, which means prosperity.

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