Singapore Expats

Hi,

I will be moving to Singapore for few weeks later this month. I was wondering, whether there are any specific 'do's and 'not do's in terms of good behaviour and/or law? I heard something about the chewing gums, but not sure.

I apologize. I am not ignorant. I rather feel as stupid Westerner.

Thank you very much.

Kindest Regards,
Salvator

PS. I qualify to party animals. Easily. (just in case it matters).

Dont do drugs, dont kill anybody, dont protest, other than that its common sense.

you can chew gum, you will just find it nearly impossible to buy locally and you can bring in limited quantities for personal use only. Just don't throw it on the ground when you are finished.

Rules:

Be nice to people and they will be nice to you

sillingw wrote: Rules:

Be nice to people and they will be nice to you

That should really read "Be nice to people and they will take advantage of you."

sundaymorningstaple wrote:That should really read "Be nice to people and they will take advantage of you."

But I thought men LIKED being taken advantage of?

SalvatorDali wrote:I was wondering, whether there are any specific 'do's and 'not do's in terms of good behaviour and/or law?

Law: Don't have drugs on you. Ever. Death penalty here.

Behaviour: Don't judge, don't compare, and you'll be fine.

Welcome to Singapore!

dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings, I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

ksl wrote:

durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings, I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)

ksl wrote:

durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings, I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

and i guessed you want her to do a flogging instead.

Hi,

thank you very much all of you! Looks like I should be fine.

Kind Regards,
Salvator

ozchick wrote:

ksl wrote:

durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings, I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)

That's a good theme song, most old men need to take a look at themselves

and i guessed you want her to do a flogging instead.

didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

Forks wrote:didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

Ya, people here just don't know their manners. Good behaviour everyone!

Forks wrote:didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

Yeah, and we all know whose fault THAT is don't we KSL ?!
Mm....the OP had better not ask KSL for any Singapore etiquette tips ! Jeezaloo the poor guy'll be in for the cane before he's hit the taxi stand at Changi airport !

SalvatorDali wrote:Hi,

I heard something about the chewing gums, but not sure

So where are you from Salvatore? I'm gonna guess Sth America unless you're 'trickin' us with your handle. If so bring me some 'chicle' cos I'm running low on this.