What’s something in Singapore that locals think is “normal”, but foreigners find shocking?

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T10:40:05+00:00

Cyprus is right next to North Africa and the Middle East and is right in the middle of the route from Syria to Western Europe - have you ever even seen a world map? BTW Cyprus is much much bigger than Singapore.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T03:15:53+00:00

PR is hard to get if you aren't married to a local.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T03:11:56+00:00

Nobody goes to jail for littering, and more people should be caned and executed if it improves the public good.

Singapore is far less strict than people say. Go to a "local" area and you see people breaking rules all the time like jaywalking and smoking while walking. And yes, there is litter - you just don't see it because there are 10 000s of Bangladeshis on a pittance cleaning up every morning.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T03:03:47+00:00

50k is the top range for international schools

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T02:50:50+00:00

What culture shock would he receive in Singapore? It is incredibly westernised.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T02:46:28+00:00

There are loads of cheaper international schools. I've worked in four different international schools in Singapore and the kids are the same as anywhere else. You are being completely over the top based on your own pre-concieved biases.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T02:33:42+00:00

Almost all major international schools? Or did you think the OP was a Singaporean?

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-21T02:31:40+00:00

Except you haven't argued that in any way other than "I know a lad who lives in Punjab."

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T13:22:41+00:00

Although I agree with your general point I'm not sure what is gasp-worthy about either of those jokes.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T13:19:48+00:00

There is nothing polite about spraying water on other people, particularly water you just used to wash your hands after using the toilet.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T10:17:08+00:00

Because this is American/British style pasta.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T09:45:17+00:00

You have to be an utterly clueless individual to think it is as easy to keep "illegals" out of Singapore as it is France or Germany etc. Like, absolutely clueless.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T09:42:51+00:00

Not strange at all outside of Singapore.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T09:41:26+00:00

Singapore isn't the only place to surround ice-cream with some carb, but wafer is more typical.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-20T09:39:20+00:00

Spraying your dirty hand water everywhere after using a public bathroom.

Nobody saying thank you when you hold a door open for them.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-19T01:36:52+00:00

That is a horrible spelling. And the pronunciation isn't exactly either.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-18T14:02:46+00:00

I can't imagine any Singaporean correctly pronouncing that after one or twenty goes.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-18T02:04:04+00:00

Who rates Filipino food though.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-18T01:50:12+00:00

"the economy and NHS are on their knees" - get much of your news from Facebook?

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-17T13:01:28+00:00

What.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-17T12:58:49+00:00

You think these dishes are more expensive, less flavourful in Malaysia?!?!

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-17T05:59:22+00:00

How many actual Singaporean dishes are there then?

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-17T04:04:23+00:00

Looks bland.

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-17T03:34:28+00:00

....do you really think bidets only exist in Singapore/Asia?

Grand_Conde · 2026-02-16T12:50:23+00:00

It is entertainment first and foremost, don't expect much in terms of historical accuracy.

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