Ten Taboos to Go to Singapore

The top ten taboos for going to Singapore are: religious taboos, smoking instructions, clothing, entertainment, banquet instructions, color taboos, conversation taboos, etiquette taboos, number taboos and New Year taboos.

First, religious taboos

Most Malays believe in Islam. As a religious taboo, they don't eat pork, drink alcoholic beverages and treat people with their right hands.

Second, smoking instructions

In Singapore, people really don't approve of smoking. In elevators, buses, cinemas, especially government offices, smoking is strictly prohibited by law. It's best to ask the other person's permission to smoke.

Third, clothing.

The climate of Singapore is influenced by the ocean and latitude, with high temperature and high humidity. The daily temperature is between 25℃ and 34℃, and it is most suitable to wear light clothes in summer. People usually wear casual clothes to work. After work, they can wear t-shirts and jeans. Only at formal banquets do they have to wear suits and ties. Ladies must wear evening dresses, which also makes the host family feel respected.

Fourth, entertaining and socializing.

Entertainment is usually to invite you to dinner or lunch. Locals generally don't invite guests who meet for the first time to dinner, but after the host knows something about the visitors, he can hold a formal banquet and negotiate business during the dinner. Similarly, visitors should not be in a hurry to treat. It's not too late to meet each other often to bring them closer. As long as it is not a business banquet, guests can bring their wives to attend.

V. Description of Banquet

Singaporeans like light and slightly sweet taste, the staple food is rice, and they like to eat fried fish slices, fried shrimp, crispy chicken, tomato cabbage rolls, shredded chicken and peas, hand-grabbed mutton and other flavor dishes. They like to drink beer, northeast wine and other drinks, and they also like China Cantonese food very much. Be careful not to use your left hand when eating with Indians or Malays.

Six, color taboo

Singaporeans regard black as the color of bad luck and bad luck, and purple is also unpopular. They prefer red, which symbolizes solemnity, enthusiasm, excitement, courage and generosity. They also welcome blue and green.

Seven, taboo.

In social conversation, it is forbidden to talk about political gains and losses, racial friction, religious right and wrong, spouse situation, etc. But you can exchange experiences in your travels and talk about all kinds of experiences in countries you have been to. Good topics are local food, restaurants, popular tourist areas and the business achievements of the owners.

Eight, behavior taboo

Pointing at a person with your index finger, clenching your fist to hit the other person's open palm, or clenching your fist with your thumb between your index finger and middle finger are all considered extremely rude actions. Don't put your hands on your hips casually, because that's a sign of anger.

Nine, digital taboo

Singaporeans believe that "4", "6", "7", 13 ","37 "and" 69 "are all negative numbers. They hate "7" most and try to avoid this number at ordinary times.

Ten, New Year taboo

Don't sweep the floor or wash your hair during the New Year, or your good luck will be swept away. Don't break things at home, especially don't break the mirror, because it will herald the division of the family or other unfortunate things; Don't wear old clothes, needles and scissors, they will bring bad luck.