10 special things 'coffin' Singapore that tourists will look stupid when they come here

As a small island nation with great cultural interference, Singapore is a country with many unique features in human life and traditional culture. Surely, you will be extremely strange and amazed at the things that only in Singapore like this.

9 out of 10 people asked about Singapore will probably remember the fishtail lion Merlion on the beach, and the other one probably won't forget the Hai Nam chicken rice plate fragrant. It is fun to say that, but Singapore has 1001 other things that many people do not know, but only know the other 2 things is still very little.

But what else is Singapore special?

1. Say a sentence in all languages

Can anyone say a sentence using 5 different languages? Even though I'm good at the language, I have to say it all in one language? But in Singapore, people actually use several languages ​​in one sentence, even more than 5. Usually, Singaporeans can use three languages: English, Mandarin (Mandarin) and Malay

In addition, they can add Tamil language (Indian) or other regional languages ​​in Chinese such as Fujian, Cantonese.

A saying to 8 languages ​​.

2. Where to go is fine

Some people joked that Singapore is indeed a nation of fine tickets. Everywhere I go, I see the rules, from public places to buildings and offices. Which is the prohibition of the sea to eat birds and the ban on chewing gum . This has also formed a lifestyle in Singapore. Singaporeans always live and strictly abide by the laws.

The prohibition of the sea is forbidden.

3. In addition to "lah" "leh", there are "one".

With Singlish (English of Sing), "one" has the same meaning as "lah", "leh" or "lor" . Therefore, Singaporeans do not always say "one" also means they just want something.

4. Don't be nude even indoors

It sounds strange, but Singaporeans are not allowed to show off their bodies even in their homes (unless they take a bath). If someone finds out and reports to the police, you could be prosecuted for pornography and severely fined.

Of course, whistleblowers also need specific and accurate evidence. Finding new evidence is hard .

You cannot be naked even indoors.

5. Eat bread with ice cream

Tran has never seen anyone eat bread with ice cream! One thing is cold, then let it flow, and the other is used to hot, starchy; one is the main dish and the other is dessert. Imagine just seeing it!

Yet Singaporeans still eat! They love to eat bread with ice cream and also think it is a favorite dish. Indeed it is.

6. Culture queuing

Literally, Singaporeans love to line up, though sometimes they don't know how to line up. Simply standing in a line of people waiting for a discount store or clothing store to make them happy, even though they didn't intend to buy anything .

Landscape queues are often seen in Singapore.

7. Without tiles, make a reservation with eating paper

There are no tiles to hold the place? does not matter! Singaporeans have come up with an easier and more convenient way to use paper to secure their place. Many people wonder, "What if this is the leftover paper of the previous one?", Maybe this one only Singaporeans understand but you should not touch the places where there are paper napkins placed above.

Dining paper marked the place where people were seated.

8. People are close like relatives

Sounds a bit strange, isn't it? But when Singaporeans leave the street, instead of calling each other with words to address strangers, young people often call the elders more than "uncle (uncle / uncle - call family intimacy)" or "aunty (she / aunt - intimate family call) " very casually.

In fact, they don't have any kinship. It's just a way to express politeness to older people.

9. People like to learn more

Due to the increasing demand for tutoring, Singapore tutoring centers are also mushrooming after rain. Due to increasing academic pressure and competitive job search, students in this island nation always spend a lot of time on extra-study outside of school hours.

The tutoring centers grow like mushrooms.

10. Listening and seeing using "cans" is true of Singers

Singaporeans can use the word "can" in both questions and answers. Usually, if they just raised their voice when saying "can" implies "can it be?". At that time, if the answer is "possible" , the speaker only needs to say a simple "can" .

Sometimes, they use it with the meaning of agreeing, accepting something.