anything a foreigner might find interesting
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can anyone tell me about Singapore's customs, foods, clothing, fun? Anything that would help me know what to expect when I study abroad this spring
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Dun be surprised by the ungraciousness shown by typical singaporeans.
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Duriums. (spelling intended)Originally posted by hylahyla:can anyone tell me about Singapore's customs, foods, clothing, fun? Anything that would help me know what to expect when I study abroad this spring -
may i intro u to
beckham chua
banzie
imtwat
nospacebar
limlihao
all are famous ppl in spore -
u will luv it!!
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There is nothing fun in Singapore. The internet is much more fun.
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That's truth be toldOriginally posted by Cenarious:There is nothing fun in Singapore. The internet is much more fun. -
i agree.Originally posted by Patrik:Dun be surprised by the ungraciousness shown by typical singaporeans. 
and many people are stoic.. like me.
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Can the mod please close this topic..
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Ban Hai Hai La la!
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Come to Singapore = Spring for 4 season. Everyday is very HOT!!Originally posted by hylahyla:can anyone tell me about Singapore's customs, foods, clothing, fun? Anything that would help me know what to expect when I study abroad this spring
For Singapore Nice Food, You can visit the food forum, there got nice food recommandation.
Main thing about here is not to be racist or else you'll sent to jail.
Try not to go out at night cox crime(theft, rape, bullies, mops) rate very high.
Singapore create an image of clean garden city, but the worst thing ish at night got LOTS of Co*kroaches, insect and some other animals which you wouldn't want to know.
Bring you IC or ID with you all the time when you are out, if not police can hold you for not more than 48hours in the stations.
Never take a cab because the fare are just too EXPensiVE.
Last but not least, try joining our P-membership -
Singapore has no 4 seasons, everyday is just rain and shine. While raining may sound cooling, it's actually not. Our humidity rates are high (at least 80% every day). Be prepared to bathe at least 3 times per day when you reach here. You may enjoy an ice cream or two every day.Originally posted by hylahyla:can anyone tell me about Singapore's customs, foods, clothing, fun? Anything that would help me know what to expect when I study abroad this spring
Customs wise... lots to learn. Observe. If in doubt, ask on the Internet, never directly to them, god knows what you said that pissed them off.
Food - The food forum here has a nice guide on foods that are nice in Singapore. Most food here are spicy by default; if you never say, chillies will be automatically added to your food. If you don't want chillies, remember to tell the hawker. Restaurants wise... I'm not too sure. Ask around.
Clothing - Hopefully you have heard about our 3 S. Shirt/singlet, shorts, sandals/slippers. It's directly related to our weather.
Fun - do whatever you like but don't get caught. The number 1 rule here in Singapore, else you get into big trouble. The laws here are strict and open to interpretation of any kind. If you are lucky, you can get off lightly, otherwise, no.
Studies here - hmm... being independent helps a lot. And we love to say Google is your friend. The libraries here may be your next best friend. Jurong, Woodlands and Toa Payoh libraries have quite a huge collection of books, so you need worry about your research. National Library has a huge collection of books too.
Last thing you need to learn - our language aka Singlish. Singlish is not just the lahs, lehs, lors added at the end of our sentences. It is a mixture of Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil and our dialects.
This website will help you figure out our language: http://www.talkingcock.com/