Culture & Heritage
Understanding OB Markers and Sensitive Topics in Singapore
OB markers in Singapore mark topics like race, religion and politics that stay off limits. Here is how newcomers can raise sensitive…
Culture & Heritage
Culture & Heritage
Attending a Singapore Wedding: Ang Bao and Etiquette
Invited to a Singapore wedding? Learn how ang bao gifting works, plus Chinese, Malay and Indian customs, so you give thoughtfully and…
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Adapting Chinese Festivals to Life in Singapore
A warm guide to celebrating Chinese festivals in Singapore as a newcomer, how CNY, Qing Ming, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn differ from…
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Dining and Bill-Splitting Etiquette in Singapore
Confused by bill splitting etiquette Singapore style? Learn when friends go Dutch, when someone treats, and how PayNow and PayLah make settling…
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Gift-Giving Etiquette in Singapore
Master gift-giving etiquette in Singapore across Chinese, Malay and Indian friends and colleagues, with ang bao tips, taboos to avoid and festive…
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Religious Harmony and Festivals in Singapore
A respectful guide to religious harmony in Singapore for newcomers: the main faiths, major festivals, visiting places of worship politely, and the…
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Social Etiquette and Norms in Singapore
A warm, practical guide to social etiquette in Singapore for newcomers from China: queuing, public transport manners, HDB neighbourliness, dining and gift-giving.
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Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
A newcomer's guide to Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore: mooncakes, lantern walks at Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay, and how it compares…
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Singaporean Mandarin vs Mainland Mandarin
A friendly, even-handed guide to Singaporean Mandarin for newcomers from China: vocabulary, pronunciation, code-switching, written differences and how to be understood.
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Public Holidays in Singapore Explained
Public holidays in Singapore explained for newcomers: what each day marks, why some dates move each year, and how holidays work for…