What's understood as normal to some may be seen as peculiar to others. As an expat living in Singapore, Mary Muller has seen a number of Singapore-centric habits she'd describe as bizarre. '[It] left me so perplexed in the beginning and I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw it,' the Swiss woman said. On Sept 5, Mary goes...
As an expat living in Singapore, Mary Muller has seen a number of Singapore-centric habits she'd describe as bizarre.
Mary noted that this has had an influence on her and she is now guilty of this habit of snapping a shot before tucking into a meal.According to Mary, there's a running theme among food festivals attendees in Singapore. At food joints like hawker centres, Mary has seen diners reserve a table with their personal belongings such as bags or umbrella. But what blew her mind was how diners wouldn't hesitate to use more valuable items like their keys and wallet.Mary was shocked to see how people would "stay politely in one line" until their turn came along, whether it's queuing for food or public transport.
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