Singapore 1. How to behave at a first meeting is to be light-hearted to try to break the ice. Singaporeans are very casual people. Most are very uncomfortable in settings where they must watch what they say and do.
2.Singaporeans are quite cautious. No touching is expected except for the first handshake. No hugging and kissing until you have become good friends. 3. Public displays of affection between couples becoming more common. Anger is rare in public, all arguments are expected to be resolved behind closed doors. 4.How to dress and how to address colleagues rely upon a lot on the corporate culture you find yourself in, even though it is usual to address senior managers by their title and surname. 5. Singapore is still a rather male-centric society at some levels. However, attitudes have changed tremendously in the last few decades and it is now the norm for females to work. Singapore is officially a secular state. Many Chinese are Christians or Buddhists; most Malays are Muslims; Indians are either Hindu or Christian. Singapore prides itself on being a "meritocratic" society. The three main ethnicity are Chinese, Malay and Tamil Indian. 6. Hang out at a shopping mall, or at a hawker center, or at Starbucks. Shopping and eating are the favorite Singapore pastimes. 7. 8. The country is so young that there aren’t very many. Lee Kuan Yew (first prime minister), Fandi Ahmad, Sir Stamford Raffles. 9. Singapore offers plenty of work opportunities and is business-friendly. Singapore has a stable economy; most Singaporeans work hard and return home for the limited ‘rest’ time they have. Work life in Singapore is highly pressured. Stress is high and there is a strong work ethic, means driving people to work longer hours and earn more money to provide for their families. 10. 11. Heath care offered in packages and usually covers 100% of medical costs. Singapore has a global reputation for excellent healthcare and in the year 2000 was rated 6th best in the world. 12. An important factor for parents is education and Singapore offer exceptional learning opportunities for children. Due to its reputation, competition is becoming more intense. 13. Singapore celebrates festivals that are specific to each of its ethnic groups and their respective religions. Chinese New Year is one of the most prepared for celebrations in Singapore. The festival begins on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. Vesak Day, the full moon day of the fourth lunar month, is the most important annual event for the Buddhist community in Singapore. Deepavali or the Festival of Lights is the most important festival in the Hindu calendar and the most significant festival for the Indian community in Singapore. 14. Singapore’s literature embraces a collected literary works by Singaporeans in any of the country’s four main languages. As a fundamental part of the culture of the country literature represents a specific attitude of Singaporean society. 15. |
Malaysia
1. Malaysians are interested to know where you worked before and what type of work you have done and accomplished. They also normally take deep pride in their country. They also have a good sense of humor and enjoy a good joke.
2. They tend to touch more especially when they get comfortable with the person they are talking to. It is harmless and is just a sign of friendliness. 3. Public displays of affection are not common. On the other hand, no form of public displays of anger is appropriate. This would be "overdoing" something. 4. Malaysians do not address their bosses by their first names. They address their bosses with a Mister or Madame. Malaysians are a very hardworking lot and are usually committed to their jobs. They take pride in what they do and are willing to work hard. 5. Malaysia is a well-accepted that women and men have equal opportunities, although it is a male-dominated society. Islam is the official religion of this country, but other religious beliefs are practiced freely. Malaysia is a multi-religious society. 6. 7. Malaysians respect people who have contributed to Malaysia like certain sportsmen, ancient warriors and leaders. But they do not have national heroes. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. |
Myanmar(Burma)1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The roles of men and women tend to be less defined and equal in Burma when it comes to family life. Both work in the fields with men doing the heavier tasks and women doing things such as weaving. 9. 10. Music and dance are important to most dramatic forms of the Burmans. Football is a popular sport in Myanmar. They also have Lethwei, Regatta, Equestria, Cricket & Basketball 11. 12. 13. 14. The focus of writing within Burmese society was focused on writing for theater performances. Its literature is an intimate blend of religious and secular genres. It remained alive throughout different periods and has continued to thrive. 15. Food varies considerably depending on what part of the country you’re visiting, and which ethnic groups are dominant. There are 135 different ethnic groups in Myanmar who have their own styles of cooking and food preparation. |