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Singaporeans are friendly people Daily Customs Review

Every country has people who display rude or anti-social behavior. There's some of that in Singapore. However, I think there not too much of it there.

One of the reasons I like Singapore is because of the friendly people. They are generally warm. They are not out to cheat you. If they step on your foot, they may say "sorry" and not just look the other way like they do in some countries that I've been to. Besides being polite, many Singaporeans are also very friendly. Of course, there are some who can be demanding. That probably happens more often to people whose jobs involve working with the public. I've heard stories from Singaporeans about that.

eat with a fork and spoon Daily Customs Review

Consider eating with a fork in one hand and spoon in the other. Use the spoon to cut food. Use the fork to push food on to the spoon to eat. I think this way of eating originated in Malaysia but many Singaporean Chinese eat this way now.

If you are eating noodles, chopsticks are more commonly used.

Friendly people are common in Singapore

That's why I call Singapore the happiest place on earth. Disneyland may be happier, but it's make believe. The friendly people of Singapore, who are not only friendly, but willing to help, is what people should remember Singapore for, not jokes about gum, caning, etc.

Little known organization that I know little about

There is a government sponsored organization called the SDU, which I think stands for Social Development Unit and not Single, Desparate, and Ugly. There is a similar organization in Singapore called the SDS, I think.

I think it's a dating service, but I am not certain. There is no government sponsored organization like it that I am aware of in North America.

Is it a local Singaporean custom not to mention the SDU and keep it a secret among locals? I wonder if the SDU is a good idea or a waste of public money (sometimes called "pork barrelled project" in the United States).