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SINGAPOREAN CULTURAL INSIGHTS

 

 

   

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TEN INTERESTING INSIGHTS

SINGAPOREAN CULTURE

   

   
1. Singapore is a multi-ethnic society: including Chinese, Malay, Indian and other minority communities.
   
2. Singapore is a collective culture and valus group bonding which take preference over induvial success and achievements.
   
3. Building relationships and trust is essential when doing business in Singapore. "Quick deals" and just getting down to business are not productive strategies.
   
4. English is the working language of Singapore, while the official languages are Chinese, Malay and Tamil. A local language, Singlish, which a blend of English mixed with the local slang and dialects.
   
5. Punctuality and deadlines are taken seriously. Meetings and appointments start on time. Important to let people know if you will be late.
   
6. Singapore, like most Asian cultures, is hierarchical and based on Confucian principles of age and position.
   
7. Singapore is famous for beinig one of the cleanest countries, not only in Asia but the rest of the world.
   
8. Face, like most Asian cultures, is extremely important. Causing someone to lose face is not acceptable. Giving someone face is much appreciated.
   
9. Meetings in Singapore are generally formal, reserved and slow moving.
   
10. Singaporeans prefer an indirect style of communication.
   

 
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