It is certainly a shopping and food paradise. Dear Laura, This is an amazing insightful article that describes your experience from your heart. The shampoo part is hilarious! Consumption and trading chewing gum is prohibited by law and Singaporeans take their laws seriously! Ou alors peut-etre que je l'ai ecris et que l'on a fait disparaitre le paragraphe? But on the good side, like what my Indonesian friend said, our roads would always be peppered with new and good looking cars since they can only stay on the roads for 10 years! It's refreshing to read a western person's point of view on Singlish because some of us are not even aware that we are actually speaking in Singlish instead of English! Some Singaporeans have felt that the influx of foreign talents has taken up jobs that should be reserved for Singaporeans.

je suis singapourienne, mais j'habitais à paris pendant quelques années. Here you can find out how much money you need to buy your first HDB flat. Maureen.
In fact, as of now, only citizens are allowed to drive a cab in Singapore. Yes, we are unique with our Singlish and we love our foodcourts. I agree with all the said points! Isn't that an obvious way we've got something uniquely Singaporean going on here? Here you can get the most in-depth information about Marina Bay & Chinatown properties, Tanjong Pagar properties, Tiong Bahru & Queenstown properties, Telok Blangah & Sentosa Cove properties, and Pasir Panjang & Clementi properties so that you can compare property prices and amenities and find out which area of Singapore is the best place for you to live. Are expats now considered unwanted in many countries? It was so good sharing that time with you beautiful in Singapore. You are amazing! I think you said it so well of our country that has such uniqueness that perhaps you will never find in another country.... Eg.. Chewing of gums and high cost of Licence to own a car! Highly commendable.

It is a pleasure to read your writings. - Positive in nature - If you haven't got anything nice to say... you know!

And are we sometimes complaining about things we secretly love and can't do without? Yes, the efficiency breaks down sometimes, but seriously, for the price we pay and the comfort we enjoy, ask any tourist and you'll know that we should all be really grateful for what we have. Great to hear that an expat is also able to appreciate Singlish now too!

Everywhere we go, you can identify a Singaporean just from the way they speak "English". I particularly like what you said about us Singaporean with our very own language adapted from our Malay heritage which is now well known to the world as Singlish. A foreigner's account of some of the quirks of life in Singapore, peppered with personal anecdotes - and pretty spot-on!

Weather in Germany vs. That is why I love so much being a foreigner, to learn the differences between cultures. My maid left my Shampoo in the fridgeOne of the many perks in living in Singapore is you get the chance to hire someone to help you with your child and the house, when you live 12-hour flight away from your family, especially after starting your daily work again. Singapore continues to teach me the local quirks even after six years. I've been to Singapore several times and I know these things happen! But I must say, you will find really clean streets with no gum sticking on the floor!

Miss you leh! These insightful comments from an expat's view will not only remind Singaporeans of what they love and live, but may well attract other expats to come here and experience Singapore for themselves. Enjoyed reading your article! The Bad 1.

If you have never been to Asia and are thinking of living in this part of the world, you must come to Singapore. Nina.

Comments that fall outside of these guidelines won't be published! Or maybe the folks that don't speak too much English, typically from the older generation. Totally confusing! Spitting in public. Interesting and very well described..!! But it's good to know! Great Stuff.. we experienced the same exact things!! Chewing gum is not illegal. There are more and more younger cabbies now, many of them due to the nature of the economy have been retrenched or re-structured out of a job and are now driving cabs. A very well thought through piece peppered with humour and a "Uniquely foreign Singaporean" account of some of our quirks. 10 (more) Good & Bad things about Singapore, Best Movies and Documentaries about Trading and the Stock Market, Apéritifs with Entrepreneurs: Dinesh Bhatia, Founder & CEO, TradeHero, Be More Eloquent This Year: 100 Awesome Adjectives to Use, 52 Weeks 52 Tests - Week 1 - New Year's Eve in a Rustic, Remote Location. :) Even i am trying to observe this city and it's culture. This brought back many fond memories of my past. thanks Laura for sharing this! 1.    English + Singapore = Singlish, lah!Oh, I still remember my first night in Singapore, I was staying in an old, cheap hostel somewhere at Bugis and was talking to these 2 Singaporean ladies! Some may feel that our country is a little obsessed with having fines for small offences such as littering, drinking in the MRT or smoking near a bus stop.

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The singlish part is why Singaporean are unique and recognized as Singaporean each time we speak ! Chicken feet is really a should-try!Try also satay 'babat'.
Many of the drivers are from main land china and I guess, in my first few months here, we did have some communication problems. soooo true!

Good writing and thanks for sharing your experience! Thank you lah! Avoid going there on Sundays though because you won’t be able to walk! 1. I as a Singaporean totally agree with you :) Some which we do take it for granted and some that show that we are really pampered at times. 10.

Haha very insightful and quirky details that you've picked up, of which most are 'invisible' to us Singaporeans because that's what we are used to. Good to read about your experiences in Singapore. You surely know it already from experience. You take care ok ok! I’d say India would top my list on super shocking culture shock I have ever encountered. Well maybe except on the helper part since I haven't had one from Singapore yet. Mobile-addicted zombies invasion Asian in general are known for their appetite in technology and gaming. Food is really cheap there, compared to the rest of Singapore. What about writing something about the daily challenges that a foreigner living in Singapore may come to face? This article was originally on GET.com at: 10 Things We Complain About In Singapore But Secretly AdoreTry typing "Singaporeans love to complain" into Google and you'll find a … GET.com has listed 10 things that we think Singaporeans actually love more than hate about our country even when we complain. Another reason is that practically speaking, the Singapore economy can't sustain itself without foreign talents simply because the local population is shrinking and ageing. Everywhere you go, you will find a Taxi stand, and always, many people queuing and waiting to ride one. English + Singapore = Singlish, lah! Recently there's been some debate about whether foreigners who have been born in Singapore should fulfil their National Service duties here. The article is pretty good!

But that is just the beginning, with that you can only get a 10 year permission TO DRIVE the streets of Singapore, the real numbers are yet to come! Plenty of facts about our country, please love our lifestyle! Have been to Singapore several times....Like the part about the Kiasu Attitude...Strongly agree with Laura's points. Thanks Laura. Coming soon... Home | Terms | Contact | RSS, Top 10 Culture Shocks When Living As Expat In Singapore, Consumer watchdog Which takes on airlines not paying refunds, Expat retirees in Thailand still scared of more rule changes. 2.    Food courts - especially in Singapore's ChinatownSingaporeans love their food courts!

I am sure this will help those who just arrived in the city and trying to settle in.

The part about the car is so true. Any help you can get is absolutely needed.

Rolls Royce in Singapore is 1.4 Million USD vs. Rolls Royce in USA 250.000 USD. You've probably had encountered those that have been naturalized citizens from other countries. Several other MPs also spoke up accordingly, pointing out flaws with education, and how we should fix these problems before moving forward. Really hit the nail on the head about our kiasu-ness. Insightful and thoroughly lifestyle oriented. A writer to be re-read for her fresh perspectives and writing style. You will see heads of pigs hanging in the displays, and if you want, you can – if you dare – eat some chicken feet. Kiasu – Fear of losingSingaporeans have this strange fear of losing or missing out, so what they do then is to queue up in long lines just to win a prize, or simply queue up for restaurant where they see a lot of people queuing in. It’s packed with locals and tourists wanting to experience a piece of India and waft the aroma of Indian cuisine.

I used to be so excited about adding countries that even a little stop over to change plan would count as “Country I have been to”. Despite that, is complaining even a bad thing? Yes, we all know that Singapore has recently emerged as one of the most expensive cities to live in for the third straight year. I hope you are coping well despite the tropical weather ! When the time comes for you to buy your own house, you should remember that it may not have been possible for you to afford it without your CPF.

The queue in branded store is not unique to Singapore, it is also an ubiquitous phenomenon in Hong Kong too.

You've captured several elements of what makes Singapore charming and unique.

Good lah! Pretty accurate and great read! Hi ISpeakLogic. But I get it now! Once you have imported your car, you will have to pay the 150% tax and dozen other permissions and yearly fees on top of that. Best thing about it (aside from cheap food) is that you can get your shoes repaired by guys who simply place blankets on the floor and repair your shoe right on the street. 3.    Cars – 5 times more expensive than buying it in the US or EuropeIt is so freaking expensive to buy a car in Singapore! With public housing selling at some $1 million for those near the city, how can you expect Singaporeans to be pleased with that? Soooooo authentic and funny Laura. Looking ahead to make new local frienss to explore more. Geylang 1, 2, 3 is hilarious Laura!!! We do have very interesting "Singaporeanised" habits & language that others will not understand....thank you Laura for your interesting sharings and please keep writing...I love reading more of your interesting sharings!


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