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What are the culture, transportation and precautions?
When dealing with Singaporeans, calling them "Mr. XX", "Mrs. XX" or "Miss XX" by their surname is applicable to any nationality.
When meeting, a handshake, a smile, a direct look and a "hello" are all essential.
After the introduction, hand business cards to everyone.
When dating a Singaporean, it is best to make an appointment in advance and go to the appointment on time.
They have a strong sense of time and believe that arriving for appointments on time is a sign of respect and courtesy to guests.
In Singapore, the best social topics are: local cooking and restaurants, favorite travel destinations, and the other person's business prosperity, etc.
Topics to avoid: personality, local politics or shortcomings, racial friction, spouse status, and religious beliefs.
You can bring local items as gifts, usually seasonal fruits or other foods.
Sometimes you can also send audio cassettes, new books, etc.
Singaporeans are courteous in dealing with others and always greet guests with a smile.
In daily life, if you disturb others, always smile and greet them.
In Singapore, it is taboo to say "Gong Xi Fa Cai". They believe that the word "facai" contains the meaning of "windfall", and "windfall" refers to ill-gotten wealth.
Singaporeans have a strong imagination for colors. They generally like red, green, and blue. They regard purple and black as unlucky, and black, white, and yellow are taboo colors.
It is against the commercial use of the form and profile of Tathagata Buddha.
It is forbidden to use religious words on signs.
I like Double Happiness, elephant, and bat patterns.
Number taboos 4, 7, 8, 13, 37, 69.
I don't like "7" and think "7" is a negative number.
Turtles are taboo and considered to be an unlucky animal, giving people a dirty and insulting impression.
In Singapore, the head is considered the seat of the soul, and touching someone else's head will make you feel insulted.
Especially don't touch a child's head.
Don't hug or kiss anyone in public.