Thank you Max for PART 2 sequel after watching this hilarious one Hi Max👋😊 , I love 👍😍 your Videos on Singapore as seen through the eyes of an Expat. Just wondering do you or your friends need my place, which is a "converted studio unit", semi-furnished with attached bath & toilet & large separate kitchen (full privacy & exclusive) with occasional sea breeze? It's near HarbourFront (Vivocity) / Telok Blangah MRT Station (exactly 5 mins walk) @ only SGD980 around 40sqm. I am a Singaporean Christian missionary currently posted to Philippines for over 5 years. Kindly let me know if you or any of your friends are interested or in search of a Cheap and Low Budget, Long or Short term accommodation please. 🤝Thank you & God Bless🙏 Julie😊
Didn’t know people overseas need to keep checking weather app. Weather always the same. if it’s not bloody hot then is heavy rain. Both also walk under shelter.
Yes. I'm Swedish but been in Singapore for 8 years now. My whole soc media feed from Sweden is 90% about the weather. Good/bad or predictions of good/bad. That's what happens when you get a couple of perfect weather days per summer and you do all you can not to miss it or you'll have to wait for next year. 🤷♀️
@@inafromthenorthSingaporeans talk most about food. The weather is always warm and the rain seldom lasts more than 30 minutes and owing to the same reason, you no need to talk about what to wear.
Oh yeah we also like to use the word confirm instead of guarenteed, obsession with the word can to replace yes and lastly our addons in sentences to express ourselves like lah, leh, lor, and sia.
Singapore safety is no joke. I left my bag with my passport at the food court, I realized when I was about to step in into the MRT. I thought I was going to my country embassy. But no, my bag was perfectly there when I left it. Agreen with you, Singapore at night is the best! I miss Singapore. Hope this pandemic will be ended soon. Stay safe.
I actually like it when foreigners say hi in the elevator. It brakes the monotony of how Singaporeans are brought up. I think some of us are shy as well. If I say Hi to a random Singaporean or Asian in a lift, as a Singaporean myself there isn’t much reaction from them hahaha. But when I do say hi to other foreigners… I’m almost always greeted with a smile and conversation. It’s actually a great way to start the day I feel. I endorse Lift Greetings hehe 😜
There are practical reasons for not saying "Hi !" In the elevator or "lift" : - many of us are comfortable with silence - usually we are "busy with their thoughts", we need space to think, to figure out solutions ... - we thought others are doing the above also, so it can be RUDE to interrupt their train of thought. - the ride in the elevator is very short and we are also in a hurry. What if the other person have a long "grandfather" story to tell ?? Then we are stuck. - etc etc
Yes true, but it's different in other countries. Sg follow the highway code, keep left for slow moving vehicles and only speeding or overtaking on the right.
Great! U assimilate well into our Sg culture. Here’s some background history on some of those habits. 1) Leaving shoes outside the house. This is because the old days, the external areas around the kampung houses are usually sandy or muddy. So you leave your shoes or slippers outside the house before entering it. If the house were built elevated from the ground, u leave the shoes on the staircase leading to the main door entrance. 2) uncles / Aunties - It’s an SE Asians’ manners of according respect to people older than you. So for those around your parents age you address uncles / aunties. For strangers appears older than you, you would generally address as elder brother or elder sister. 3) Singlish is our cultural melting pot spoken language. It mixes local languages (Chinese, Malay, Indian & English) and a slant towards dialects / Chinese grammar. For example, instead of saying “Where are you going?”, we say “Go where?” Another one, instead of saying “ Have you taken your lunch / dinner?” We say “ Eat already?” Or “Makan already?” “ Where would u like to have for lunch?” We say “Go where makan?”or “Makan where” It’s very much more efficient use of words & the message gets through. 4) Not saying Hi - We were brought up to beware of strangers and keep an arm’s length. Hence, we only greet those we know and are acquainted with. U r right to observe that exchange greetings only upon friendly eye contact. One things I need to know is not to stare at people in the eyes. It’s rude and risks getting into confrontation or a fight, especially if the other party is from a ruffian gang.
Wow thanks so much for such a detailed comment! 2) yes you are right! I forgot to mention a greeting of brother-sister! Also quite common. 3) Singlish is confusing in the beginning, but now I just love how it’s down to the point!
Like your Whampoa Makan..In Hindi Makan means a House.(Espcially a Bunglow).Well Is Whampoa a suburb nr. Balesteer or is the name of the Market ( I saw the Video in You tube). We Indians also keep our footwear outside the door mostly.
When I lived for a while in Paris I found myself having to smile and say "Bonjour" to every stranger I met in any elevator in my apartment or at my office. Sometimes I just wanna keep to myself. Quite stressful.
I swear every foreigner who lived in Singapore for a period of time always learned the use of "last time", which is different from what they learned in their native country. Lol.
Most Singaporeans are quite shy so we usually have a standard set of questions when we meet people we're not very close to just to keep a conversation going so it's not so awkward hahaha Some examples are like oh how was work/school, how was your week, what do you work as, do you have siblings etc. When we meet foreigners, most are just genuinely curious and interested to find out more about why you're in Singapore and we just find it cool that foreigners are interested in (staying in) Singapore and that's probably why you always get asked the same questions XD
I used to find my school mates saying “never” in place of “not” annoying in school when I was young but because I wanted to fit in so I never point that mistake out!
I always point out the mistake but they do it again so I was so done with it lol I used “never” instead of “not” too and only realised bc my mom told me
Well please don't start leaving valuables around to test this out.. but if you're at a cafe, chances are there's someone else studying/working near you. Never hurts to ask them if they could help keep an eye on your stuff while you're at the restroom!
I laughed at a few of the lists. Like not going out in the afternoon and bringing warm clothings to the cinemas. When I was young, that was what my mum always reminded. In fact it includes the airport. The airport was one of the coldest place long time ago. But I like cold here. If I take a double decker, I tend to go to the second level as it is colder.
I laughed out loud at the cinema part because I also used to bring a jacket when I went for movies, esp if it is the last full show around midnight. Afterwards, I get used to it 😁
About the shoes. Keep the new and expensive shoes inside the house. They do get stolen, especially in HDB areas. But with food delivery now, Condos are not spared too.
Who would steal shoes? I thought people in Singapore is I dunno, can afford this stuff?? Why would people steal shoes??!?! (Unless the people the into fetishes lol, it would likely not to fit)...
@@daisuke910 It happens.. shoes that cost a few hundred dollars and is new can be stolen. Even in gym itself, the instructor told me his shoes was stolen when he was having a shower.
@@SuccessforLifester sheeettt.... I remember slippers are hot commodities when I was in boarding school but that was because others usually lost it and snatch others (I usually either wait till the last person or walk barefooted). I guess in the current situation, anything goes. Does people buy secondhand shoes?
@@daisuke910 I am not sure how the security in condos work. Maybe different condos operate differently? But there was once I read a news about someone had his shoes stolen at his condo and he has a cam to capture it.
Yeah the weather in Singapore is like dealing with constant mood swings. You have to keep checking the sky to make sure your clothes that's hanging outside to dry, is not in danger of the tears from above. But we do have a monsoon season around november to february. So that's the time where you should bring an umbrella coz it probs gonna rain for the whole day.
Be careful not to leave your valuables unattended. Low crime doesn’t mean there is no crime. Singapore is still safer than any other countries! . Was pickpocketed on my 1st trip to London!😞
Well this is absolutely true. My motorbike got stolen last year. I was shock that it happened to me just for the fact that we are in SG. Like you've heard so many stories of lost of vehicle in our neighbouring country and never imagined it would happen to us in our own country, but it did..
The use of "last time" seems similar to how Indonesians use "yesterday." We say "yesterday" for things that happened the day before, two days before, last week, etc.
everyone in singapore understand the diversity of people, so the comfort and feeling blended make self secured.The food paradise also breed the greetings of " have you eaten yet?" , to actually ask how you are,are you eat well? i feel home everytime go to singapore. The auncle/auntie taxi driver or bus are friendly and accomodating. Many warm friendly people there as well.
Actually I always have an umbrella in my bag because it may be fine weather when you leave the house but it may be raining at your destination. Also, not all pathways are sheltered. You are right that umbrella doesn’t help for heavy rains, especially those accompanied by strong winds. So I have a lightweight, water resistant parka with me in the bag too. 😝
Calling older Singaporeans "Auntie" or "Uncle" is like calling a head gangster in Italy " Godfather". they are not related to you but you have show respect by addressing them as such
There was one time I chope a seat at the hawker centre with a tissue pack and it was gone when I came back with my food. First time this ever happened.
funny but on point! with regard to leaving valuables on the table, theft still does happen in Singapore, so its best not to be overly complacent but i hope you will never encounter such issues as long as you stay here! While i wont initiate a "Hi" to random people in the lift, I usually do reply if someone else actually does it.
Habit I got while living in Singapore... 1. Being on time 2. Walking for long distances 3. Eating chicken rice 🍚 😋 4. Looking in the app before catching a bus 5. Saying hello to bus uncle or aunty 6. Asking my daughter to say hello to an aunty or an uncle who say hi to my daughter( though this is not safe in other countries 🤣) 7. Drinking Juice especially orange juice dunno why 8. Having an umbrella for both sun and rain I know I am an expat but I am really going to miss this country a lot.... so much so that I will tell stories to my grand children about it and will have dreams of having lived here before I die.❤ Love Singapore 🇸🇬 so much....Majulah Singapura❤
Thumb ups 👍👍Woww... Indeed you've a sharp observation towards our Singapore's culture n ppl's habits. Had a hearty good laugh 😅🤣 n thanks a bunch for yr humorous entertaining sharing 👏👏
@@jeffsquisito8037 Well, it depends on whether you're reading that comment on your personal level with disgust or taking it as a pinch of salt. Relax bro n enjoy 😉
Thanks for sharing. Nice video! I love it and agree that it is very useful tips so I always recommend my foreign friends to watch when they come to Singapore.
Your video really tickled me and I kept giggling in the bus. So true of our Singapore habits here. But I still bring an umbrella everyday as it rains almost every day and I just wanted to play it safe. We are always rushing here and there and wouldn't have the time to wait out the rain. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
Yea it’s funny 😆 I didn’t realise it until you mention it ! Love the part tissue to Chope seat and call uncle taxi hahahahaha u make me realise I’m a typical Singaporean! 😂
It’s true, we don’t check the weather, even if it says sunny, it might just rain… vice versa. The island is too small for any weather forecast 🤣 the clouds get blown away quickly. “NEVER had lunch/dinner” sounds funny even for me as a Singaporean 😆 Usually I say “I haven’t had lunch/dinner” or “Not yet”. Good observations. 👍🏼 It’s true about safety, but mobile phones are a little too small and can sometimes get taken so do be careful… it’s true about laptops 👩🏼💻
Umbrellas were needed more in the past when underground and covered walkways were rare. It's become a lot more convenient to deal with the weather over the last 20 years.
Stumbled upon your video while browsing TH-cam and this is accurate hahaha. As a Singaporean, I never bring warm clothing to the cinema because I love the cold environment and on point about leaving the cinema and enjoying the warm Singapore weather. And about the "last time" part 🤣🤣 I never realised I use it so frequently for everything. Last time I did that (probably few years ago) hahaha..great video btw!
I would only say hi or engage in small talk with neighbours that I am familiar with in the lift. I guess it has to do with the private nature of the culture here or worried about being overly friendly with strangers. Usually a nod or smile would do to break the ice before engaging in a conversation. Another way to break the ice is to press the door open button for anyone you see rushing in or thank the person who presses the door open button. Then politely ask which floor they are going to. Essentially warm people up and show that one has no ulterior motive for being friendly
The runs towards the MRT trains in the morning if you take public transport to work... That is classic. Also when Singaporean men gathered together, they always talk about their NS days. Because its usually the most memorable part of their lives.
As a Singaporean, the reason why we don say hi in the elevator/ lift is how we were brought up. Our parents used taught us not to talk to strangers especially in the lift. Maybe is because they are trying to protect us bad guys
I live in HDB and I say hi when I see my neighbours in the lift. It is not compulsory to do so and people will not be offended if you don’t say hi. But it’s up to you if you want to get closer to the people who live in the block or not. You can start by saying hi and introducing the level you live in. After a while, you can ask a few questions according to the situation. ‘Oh did you just come back from work?’ ‘Have you eaten lunch’ and chat about your day too. Eventually you will get close, talking about your family and day.
One time a guy said hi & I politely responded. Turned out it was probably his 1st time trying to pursue gal. Geez..wrong audience. So gals, gd 2 listen to your mum at the right time & yes... dun talk 2 strangers in the lift, haha 😄
About the weather , you have just mentioned, it is very true about the inaccuracy. The reason being is that we live near the equator. The more reliable one is not the apps but the tell tales such as strong winds, dark heavy clouds, etc
I actually would love if my neighbours talked to me, like why we gotta be so distant and cold around them, we’re all living in the same block so I like it if we’re more friendly to one another. But that said, some people just prefer to be quiet and to mind their own business. To me, it’s more like respecting other’s needs and choices but yeah given a choice, I’d choose for us to be more friendly with one another. After all, aren’t we at least kinda likely to be bumping into each other again..? But yeah actually sometimes, we don’t bump into ‘everyone’ either so 🤷🏽♀️ other than that, quite an accurate representation of Singapore, thanks Max!
Hahaha tat was fun facts abt us!! We Singaporeans love to call strangers as uncle & auntie it's a habit taught by our grandparents..... We seldom say hi to strangers unless we knew them because we feel shy to make our first move...... Leaving our shoes outside because we hate the bad smell, but of course expensive shoes ar hidden in our hse shoe rack. Reserving seats at food court or hawker centre using their tissue pk they ar called kiasu laa! We usually end our sentence wit laa! Safe country in the world 🇸🇬 Anyways nice video. ♠️THX HAGD♠️
You forgot one. The use of "is it" when asking a question, regardless of what kind of question it is. "Your father is a businessman, is it?", "He is late, is it?", "Mary has finished her task, is it?" 😅
No! Majority don't like to be called Uncle auntie! This is telling them they look old.. 😆 Only when you are a kid then do that or when in wet market hawker center so they don't mind. It's more for people that don't speak English.., I think.
This is my first time realising we have been using “never” wrongly the whole time 😭 I know the meaning of “never” but it somehow never occurred to me?? “I never eat lunch yet leh” sounds so naturallllll
i love watching videos of people living in singapore and talking about the cultural differences, because as a singaporean myself it's sometimes hard to tell what is unique to our country or not! until today i don't think i have ever realised how our usage of "last time" is pretty much singlish, hahaha. great video :-)
Most is correct except “Never”. I don’t know who hv u met, but I usually use “haven’t”. As for uncle and aunties, it’s a direct translation from Chinese culture and mannerisms. Where the young is often taught to greet people of a certain age older than them with respect. Thus aunties n uncles.
i was thinking of the “never” thing too. but i realised i actually do use it!! like if someone asks “u got see the monkey, not?” i will say “never leh, where??” or like “u never wash the dishes today!”
It's in Malay culture too. We call people who can be our parents' age/generation "pak cik" for males and "Cik"/"Mak Cik" for females (however I usually also just call females colleagues Kak to not risk them getting offended about their age, personally) . It's not just Chinese culture at play here
Cool. I disagree about the umbrella though: I've been able to stay (relatively) dry on many non-roofed sections of pavement during a freak rain shower while others stay stranded at the MRT/bus stop frustrated by the delay. I still never leave home without it! P.S. the folding ones are best because they can be stowed in a backpack side pocket or somewhere like that.
Oh yes Singapore’s weather forecast is 28-32 degrees Celsius and showers over some parts of the island. Also sunrise 7am and sunset 7pm everyday of the year.
Yes to everything 🤣🤣🤣 Especially about the the weather forecast. It's either sunny(very hot/humid) or rainy, and sometimes it's both. You are definitely right about the the rain situation too. It's never rains lightly, it's always a downpour.🤔
I didn't realize until you pointed out that it's almost always rainy or scortching hot. When I have plan to go for an outdoor activity, I did check weather forecast 🤣 I hit subscribe button ! Keep posting ! 😁
I agree with you regarding how useless the weather forecast is here. Most of the time it states a high chance of precipitation but noooooooo where's the rain!
Back in my Sec sch, we used to just leave entire laptops stacked up unattended on our canteen tables :) yes singapore really takes away your sense of caution towards your belongings… I still walk around with my bag unzipped half the time it’s very convenient and a very bad habit for travelling overseas
Liked and subscribed, because I would want to see more content from you. I can totally relate with the stuff you brought up in this video. I guess you have quite a lot more to learn about Singapore, and I hope you will create more content on this. Cheers to you, my Ang Mo friend. See you around
Hmmm, as a Singaporean living here in Singapore, I say Hi to every bus driver (Thank you not so much as the exit door is too far away from the driver - I do sometimes wave and bow a thank you after getting off the bus).
@@MaxChernov We have a simple rue abt saying thank you to bus drivers, waiters or toilet cleaners. As long as that person is being paid to do the job, we dun say thank you to them.
Haha these are so on point 😆 I’m a Singaporean who’ve lived here all my life and it tickles me things that are blind to me are things you bring up as weird. Lol. I love my Singlish but to leaving valuables around, our Singapore Police Force will tell you “Low crime doesn’t mean no crime”. 😉 thank you for this very enjoyable video!
Agree that not many of us use 'Never' to replace 'have not '. We used to put it that people who use Never in the wrong way likely speak 'broken English' (a new word for u if no one share it yet), haha. Broken English is bad English (& pls do not confuse it with Singlish. Different).
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Thank you Max for PART 2 sequel after watching this hilarious one
Hi Max👋😊 , I love 👍😍 your Videos on Singapore as seen through the eyes of an Expat. Just wondering do you or your friends need my place, which is a "converted studio unit", semi-furnished with attached bath & toilet & large separate kitchen (full privacy & exclusive) with occasional sea breeze?
It's near HarbourFront (Vivocity) / Telok Blangah MRT Station (exactly 5 mins walk)
@ only SGD980 around 40sqm.
I am a Singaporean Christian missionary currently posted to Philippines for over 5 years.
Kindly let me know if you or any of your friends are interested or in search of a Cheap and Low Budget, Long or Short term accommodation please.
🤝Thank you & God Bless🙏 Julie😊
Didn’t know people overseas need to keep checking weather app. Weather always the same. if it’s not bloody hot then is heavy rain. Both also walk under shelter.
Yes. I'm Swedish but been in Singapore for 8 years now. My whole soc media feed from Sweden is 90% about the weather. Good/bad or predictions of good/bad. That's what happens when you get a couple of perfect weather days per summer and you do all you can not to miss it or you'll have to wait for next year. 🤷♀️
Because getting caught in bad weather can get you killed in some parts of the world.
@@inafromthenorthSingaporeans talk most about food. The weather is always warm and the rain seldom lasts more than 30 minutes and owing to the same reason, you no need to talk about what to wear.
Oh yeah we also like to use the word confirm instead of guarenteed, obsession with the word can to replace yes and lastly our addons in sentences to express ourselves like lah, leh, lor, and sia.
Singapore safety is no joke. I left my bag with my passport at the food court, I realized when I was about to step in into the MRT. I thought I was going to my country embassy. But no, my bag was perfectly there when I left it. Agreen with you, Singapore at night is the best! I miss Singapore. Hope this pandemic will be ended soon. Stay safe.
There was the same for me. I lost my wallet on the street. Someone just brought it to the security at the nearest condo.
As a Singaporean, you've tickled me with your acute observation. I NEVER quite realised this usage till today. Lol! 🤣
😂
yup
Singaporean too but I don't find his observations weird! It's super normal to me.Hehehe
In Singapore, there are two kinds of rain: Torrential or Torrential.
I actually like it when foreigners say hi in the elevator. It brakes the monotony of how Singaporeans are brought up. I think some of us are shy as well. If I say Hi to a random Singaporean or Asian in a lift, as a Singaporean myself there isn’t much reaction from them hahaha. But when I do say hi to other foreigners… I’m almost always greeted with a smile and conversation. It’s actually a great way to start the day I feel. I endorse Lift Greetings hehe 😜
Agreed! Let’s do it more! 💪
Wow and this whole time (as a foreigner) I thought my building habitants were just rude lol
There are practical reasons for not saying "Hi !" In the elevator or "lift" :
- many of us are comfortable with silence
- usually we are "busy with their thoughts", we need space to think, to figure out solutions ...
- we thought others are doing the above also, so it can be RUDE to interrupt their train of thought.
- the ride in the elevator is very short and we are also in a hurry. What if the other person have a long "grandfather" story to tell ?? Then we are stuck.
- etc etc
@@vincentho3964 I agree with this too!
Actually if someone says hi to me in the lift, for the rest of the day I d be wondering if I knew him and forgot who he is!
One habit living in singapore, is standing on the left side of the escalator. And if youre gg down the stairs slowly, go to your left.
Yes true, but it's different in other countries. Sg follow the highway code, keep left for slow moving vehicles and only speeding or overtaking on the right.
@@iskandarlazzara3234 still there are some Singaporeans Karen would stand in the middle....
Great! U assimilate well into our Sg culture. Here’s some background history on some of those habits.
1) Leaving shoes outside the house. This is because the old days, the external areas around the kampung houses are usually sandy or muddy. So you leave your shoes or slippers outside the house before entering it. If the house were built elevated from the ground, u leave the shoes on the staircase leading to the main door entrance.
2) uncles / Aunties - It’s an SE Asians’ manners of according respect to people older than you. So for those around your parents age you address uncles / aunties. For strangers appears older than you, you would generally address as elder brother or elder sister.
3) Singlish is our cultural melting pot spoken language. It mixes local languages (Chinese, Malay, Indian & English) and a slant towards dialects / Chinese grammar. For example, instead of saying “Where are you going?”, we say “Go where?” Another one, instead of saying “ Have you taken your lunch / dinner?” We say “ Eat already?” Or “Makan already?” “ Where would u like to have for lunch?” We say “Go where makan?”or “Makan where” It’s very much more efficient use of words & the message gets through.
4) Not saying Hi - We were brought up to beware of strangers and keep an arm’s length. Hence, we only greet those we know and are acquainted with. U r right to observe that exchange greetings only upon friendly eye contact. One things I need to know is not to stare at people in the eyes. It’s rude and risks getting into confrontation or a fight, especially if the other party is from a ruffian gang.
Wow thanks so much for such a detailed comment!
2) yes you are right! I forgot to mention a greeting of brother-sister! Also quite common.
3) Singlish is confusing in the beginning, but now I just love how it’s down to the point!
Like your Whampoa Makan..In Hindi Makan means a House.(Espcially a Bunglow).Well Is Whampoa a suburb nr. Balesteer or is the name of the Market ( I saw the Video in You tube). We Indians also keep our footwear outside the door mostly.
When I lived for a while in Paris I found myself having to smile and say "Bonjour" to every stranger I met in any elevator in my apartment or at my office. Sometimes I just wanna keep to myself. Quite stressful.
HAHAHAHAHAHA.... 👏👍😄
Waaa model answer !
It all makes sense haha though im a Singaporean but the things you mentioned all so true and funny in a positive way.
Thanks for the nice video.
🙏 I’m glad you like it! :)
I swear every foreigner who lived in Singapore for a period of time always learned the use of "last time", which is different from what they learned in their native country. Lol.
I already did lol
Me too.
Haha....when I'm overseas i use 'in the past', back singapore 'last time, i used to.....'
Yeah. Last time and just now ,is not that just now I learnt 😂 "wait you" also .
Most Singaporeans are quite shy so we usually have a standard set of questions when we meet people we're not very close to just to keep a conversation going so it's not so awkward hahaha Some examples are like oh how was work/school, how was your week, what do you work as, do you have siblings etc. When we meet foreigners, most are just genuinely curious and interested to find out more about why you're in Singapore and we just find it cool that foreigners are interested in (staying in) Singapore and that's probably why you always get asked the same questions XD
Haha got it! 😊
Ya if a foreigner says hi randomly, we always perceive it as something sinister. Lol. Most of us were taught not to talk to strangers since young!
Yes I don't get it why foreigners love Singapore that they stay here for donkey years when there's so much to see in other parts of the world!
I used to find my school mates saying “never” in place of “not” annoying in school when I was young but because I wanted to fit in so I never point that mistake out!
I always point out the mistake but they do it again so I was so done with it lol
I used “never” instead of “not” too and only realised bc my mom told me
We never lahhhhh.
@@510235 HAHAHAKSSFSFSF
" i never point out"
I SEE WHAT U DID THERE
@@kei8791 hey you “never” read properly! 🤣
Well please don't start leaving valuables around to test this out.. but if you're at a cafe, chances are there's someone else studying/working near you. Never hurts to ask them if they could help keep an eye on your stuff while you're at the restroom!
I can't help but keep laughing when you mentioned about "never" and "last time"
Super like your video !!
😂🤙
I laughed at a few of the lists. Like not going out in the afternoon and bringing warm clothings to the cinemas. When I was young, that was what my mum always reminded. In fact it includes the airport. The airport was one of the coldest place long time ago. But I like cold here. If I take a double decker, I tend to go to the second level as it is colder.
In the beginning I was freezing but now I just love being cold inside also!
Check your grammar.
I laughed out loud at the cinema part because I also used to bring a jacket when I went for movies, esp if it is the last full show around midnight. Afterwards, I get used to it 😁
About the shoes. Keep the new and expensive shoes inside the house. They do get stolen, especially in HDB areas. But with food delivery now, Condos are not spared too.
Who would steal shoes? I thought people in Singapore is I dunno, can afford this stuff?? Why would people steal shoes??!?! (Unless the people the into fetishes lol, it would likely not to fit)...
@@daisuke910 It happens.. shoes that cost a few hundred dollars and is new can be stolen. Even in gym itself, the instructor told me his shoes was stolen when he was having a shower.
@@SuccessforLifester sheeettt.... I remember slippers are hot commodities when I was in boarding school but that was because others usually lost it and snatch others (I usually either wait till the last person or walk barefooted). I guess in the current situation, anything goes. Does people buy secondhand shoes?
@@SuccessforLifester understandable about new shoes. I thought food delivery deposited food at the lobby and customer pick it up for security reasons?
@@daisuke910 I am not sure how the security in condos work. Maybe different condos operate differently? But there was once I read a news about someone had his shoes stolen at his condo and he has a cam to capture it.
Yeah the weather in Singapore is like dealing with constant mood swings. You have to keep checking the sky to make sure your clothes that's hanging outside to dry, is not in danger of the tears from above.
But we do have a monsoon season around november to february. So that's the time where you should bring an umbrella coz it probs gonna rain for the whole day.
Best analogy of Singaporean weather I've ever come across
Be careful not to leave your valuables unattended. Low crime doesn’t mean there is no crime. Singapore is still safer than any other countries! . Was pickpocketed on my 1st trip to London!😞
Bicycle need to locked if not high chance to get it stolen..
true
"Low crime doesn't mean no crime" brings back Crime Watch memories 😀
Well this is absolutely true. My motorbike got stolen last year. I was shock that it happened to me just for the fact that we are in SG. Like you've heard so many stories of lost of vehicle in our neighbouring country and never imagined it would happen to us in our own country, but it did..
My apologies buddy
The use of "last time" seems similar to how Indonesians use "yesterday." We say "yesterday" for things that happened the day before, two days before, last week, etc.
This is so interesting!
First time watching Max's video and find it pretty funny and lighthearted 😄
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everyone in singapore understand the diversity of people, so the comfort and feeling blended make self secured.The food paradise also breed the greetings of " have you eaten yet?" , to actually ask how you are,are you eat well? i feel home everytime go to singapore. The auncle/auntie taxi driver or bus are friendly and accomodating. Many warm friendly people there as well.
Actually I always have an umbrella in my bag because it may be fine weather when you leave the house but it may be raining at your destination. Also, not all pathways are sheltered.
You are right that umbrella doesn’t help for heavy rains, especially those accompanied by strong winds. So I have a lightweight, water resistant parka with me in the bag too. 😝
usually ladies will have umbrellas in their bags for both sunshade & rain
whoa you bring parka with you also? not common here... 😝
@@fireroum After being “showered” under shelter a few times, I find this necessary. 😆
Buy asking how long u lived in Singapore, we can determine what level of Singlish to use with u. 😂
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It’s when we know you’ve become family hehe
Newly living in sg will respon to this comment with "true", after you live there for a while it becomes "ya lor"
100% accurate! Hahaha!
@@thetarotclinic7499 also... ya lah, ya hor
Calling older Singaporeans "Auntie" or "Uncle" is like calling a head gangster in Italy " Godfather". they are not related to you but you have show respect by addressing them as such
Hahaha great example!
Yup;) that’s how respectful singaporean are;). We don’t want to call the hawker Center uncle n aunty , hey or yo man,i want a pack of chicken rice ;(
Some, you can address as "mei nue" (beautiful) or "suai ge"(handsome) ,aunty or uncle listen alr will be damn happy. 😆
@TheDoubleLibra In Singapore "chicko" used together with the suffix "pek" like "chicko-pek" means perverted old man.
Once I forgot about my laptop and left it at a foodcourt for 4hrs, came back and it was still there 👼
LOL left my wallet somewhere and came back it was still there
Me too 😂 left it for 1 hour and came back it was still there
The reason begin is, people may think the seat is occupied hahahaha.....u can try with a pack of tissue...
There was one time I chope a seat at the hawker centre with a tissue pack and it was gone when I came back with my food. First time this ever happened.
funny but on point! with regard to leaving valuables on the table, theft still does happen in Singapore, so its best not to be overly complacent but i hope you will never encounter such issues as long as you stay here! While i wont initiate a "Hi" to random people in the lift, I usually do reply if someone else actually does it.
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I smashed the like button when you said "calling taxi drivers uncle". Lol
Hahahaha thanks 😊
me too. so accurate! everything is accurate! 😂
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I started laughing 😅🤣
So how do people in other country address the taxi drivers?
Habit I got while living in Singapore...
1. Being on time
2. Walking for long distances
3. Eating chicken rice 🍚 😋
4. Looking in the app before catching a bus
5. Saying hello to bus uncle or aunty
6. Asking my daughter to say hello to an aunty or an uncle who say hi to my daughter( though this is not safe in other countries 🤣)
7. Drinking Juice especially orange juice dunno why
8. Having an umbrella for both sun and rain
I know I am an expat but I am really going to miss this country a lot.... so much so that I will tell stories to my grand children about it and will have dreams of having lived here before I die.❤ Love Singapore 🇸🇬 so much....Majulah Singapura❤
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Heyo, I'm a local. absolutely loved your video, realised how something that was so routine for me, might have been unusual to foreigners! Great vid :)
Thumb ups 👍👍Woww... Indeed you've a sharp observation towards our Singapore's culture n ppl's habits. Had a hearty good laugh 😅🤣 n thanks a bunch for yr humorous entertaining sharing 👏👏
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If it is a mockery from a caucasian you will also thumbs up. OK.
@@jeffsquisito8037 Well, it depends on whether you're reading that comment on your personal level with disgust or taking it as a pinch of salt. Relax bro n enjoy 😉
I found having an umbrella great for giving some protection from the hot sun when I was there. Good against showers too 😊
Thanks for sharing. Nice video! I love it and agree that it is very useful tips so I always recommend my foreign friends to watch when they come to Singapore.
Thanks for sharing!!
Your video really tickled me and I kept giggling in the bus. So true of our Singapore habits here. But I still bring an umbrella everyday as it rains almost every day and I just wanted to play it safe. We are always rushing here and there and wouldn't have the time to wait out the rain. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
I don't have anything new to add, but I thought I'd say hi since I enjoyed this clip. Thanks.
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Cool! Never realised some of the things you mentioned. Enjoy your stay 👍
Yea it’s funny 😆 I didn’t realise it until you mention it ! Love the part tissue to Chope seat and call uncle taxi hahahahaha u make me realise I’m a typical Singaporean! 😂
We asked "how long have you been in singapore" is just an indicator to us of how well verse you are in Singapore and its culture, etc
It’s true, we don’t check the weather, even if it says sunny, it might just rain… vice versa. The island is too small for any weather forecast 🤣 the clouds get blown away quickly. “NEVER had lunch/dinner” sounds funny even for me as a Singaporean 😆 Usually I say “I haven’t had lunch/dinner” or “Not yet”. Good observations. 👍🏼 It’s true about safety, but mobile phones are a little too small and can sometimes get taken so do be careful… it’s true about laptops 👩🏼💻
Umbrellas were needed more in the past when underground and covered walkways were rare. It's become a lot more convenient to deal with the weather over the last 20 years.
Stumbled upon your video while browsing TH-cam and this is accurate hahaha. As a Singaporean, I never bring warm clothing to the cinema because I love the cold environment and on point about leaving the cinema and enjoying the warm Singapore weather. And about the "last time" part 🤣🤣 I never realised I use it so frequently for everything. Last time I did that (probably few years ago) hahaha..great video btw!
I would only say hi or engage in small talk with neighbours that I am familiar with in the lift. I guess it has to do with the private nature of the culture here or worried about being overly friendly with strangers. Usually a nod or smile would do to break the ice before engaging in a conversation. Another way to break the ice is to press the door open button for anyone you see rushing in or thank the person who presses the door open button. Then politely ask which floor they are going to.
Essentially warm people up and show that one has no ulterior motive for being friendly
totally spot on! hahaha. Especially the point on checking the weather forecast!
The runs towards the MRT trains in the morning if you take public transport to work... That is classic.
Also when Singaporean men gathered together, they always talk about their NS days. Because its usually the most memorable part of their lives.
Unforgettable NS days! Even when it was more than 40 years ago!!!
As a Singaporean, the reason why we don say hi in the elevator/ lift is how we were brought up. Our parents used taught us not to talk to strangers especially in the lift. Maybe is because they are trying to protect us bad guys
My parents never taught me anything about it. I just have social anxiety ._.
I live in HDB and I say hi when I see my neighbours in the lift. It is not compulsory to do so and people will not be offended if you don’t say hi. But it’s up to you if you want to get closer to the people who live in the block or not. You can start by saying hi and introducing the level you live in. After a while, you can ask a few questions according to the situation. ‘Oh did you just come back from work?’ ‘Have you eaten lunch’ and chat about your day too. Eventually you will get close, talking about your family and day.
Great approach!
Nah, it is not about how our parents taught us but it is about cultural difference. Asians are just conservative. It is Asian culture. Nothing wrong.
One time a guy said hi & I politely responded. Turned out it was probably his 1st time trying to pursue gal. Geez..wrong audience. So gals, gd 2 listen to your mum at the right time & yes... dun talk 2 strangers in the lift, haha 😄
Thank you for sharing such habits in Singapore.
It's my pleasure
About the weather , you have just mentioned, it is very true about the inaccuracy. The reason being is that we live near the equator.
The more reliable one is not the apps but the tell tales such as strong winds, dark heavy clouds, etc
I actually would love if my neighbours talked to me, like why we gotta be so distant and cold around them, we’re all living in the same block so I like it if we’re more friendly to one another. But that said, some people just prefer to be quiet and to mind their own business. To me, it’s more like respecting other’s needs and choices but yeah given a choice, I’d choose for us to be more friendly with one another. After all, aren’t we at least kinda likely to be bumping into each other again..? But yeah actually sometimes, we don’t bump into ‘everyone’ either so 🤷🏽♀️ other than that, quite an accurate representation of Singapore, thanks Max!
Max, “last time” got me 😂😂😂 it had never occurred to me before but I literally burst out laughing at your insight.
OMG YASS! The weather forecast is never right. I can have rain in my street but the next street over is like sunny!
Thanks for sharing!
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Interesting videos!
Such a cute video!! Super relatable points which I, as a Singaporean myself, didn’t even anticipate when I first clicked on your video!! :)
The "last time" and "never" thing are so true! Confused me earlier but now used to it :) all points you mentioned were great, nice observation!
Glad you like it!
Hahaha tat was fun facts abt us!!
We Singaporeans love to call strangers as uncle & auntie it's a habit taught by our grandparents.....
We seldom say hi to strangers unless we knew them because we feel shy to make our first move......
Leaving our shoes outside because we hate the bad smell, but of course expensive shoes ar hidden in our hse shoe rack.
Reserving seats at food court or hawker centre using their tissue pk they ar called kiasu laa!
We usually end our sentence wit laa!
Safe country in the world 🇸🇬
Anyways nice video.
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so true about the weather forecast
You forgot one. The use of "is it" when asking a question, regardless of what kind of question it is. "Your father is a businessman, is it?", "He is late, is it?", "Mary has finished her task, is it?" 😅
Hahaha true!
The UK version of “is it” is “innit, bruv” 😄
IT IS SO SWEET TO SOMEONE AUNTIE OR UNCLE , IT A MATTER OF RESPECT .
AND IT IS COMMON IN SINGAPORE FOR SINGAPOREANS. 👍👍👍👍👍
Yes I like it liao! 😁
No! Majority don't like to be called Uncle auntie! This is telling them they look old.. 😆
Only when you are a kid then do that or when in wet market hawker center so they don't mind. It's more for people that don't speak English.., I think.
@@zerolimit6030 OF CAUSE, CALLING THE PEOPLE WHO LOOKED OLD THAN US,
NOT THE YOUNGER ONE, YOUNGER ONE WE CALL SISTER OR BRO.
Singaporean here 😄Great observation, especially the “last time”.
It’s great that you enjoy staying here! :)
This is my first time realising we have been using “never” wrongly the whole time 😭 I know the meaning of “never” but it somehow never occurred to me?? “I never eat lunch yet leh” sounds so naturallllll
haha but i love it this way! it enhance the meaning :)
i love watching videos of people living in singapore and talking about the cultural differences, because as a singaporean myself it's sometimes hard to tell what is unique to our country or not! until today i don't think i have ever realised how our usage of "last time" is pretty much singlish, hahaha. great video :-)
Most is correct except “Never”. I don’t know who hv u met, but I usually use “haven’t”.
As for uncle and aunties, it’s a direct translation from Chinese culture and mannerisms. Where the young is often taught to greet people of a certain age older than them with respect. Thus aunties n uncles.
i was thinking of the “never” thing too. but i realised i actually do use it!! like if someone asks “u got see the monkey, not?” i will say “never leh, where??” or like “u never wash the dishes today!”
Never meh? Cannot be lah.
It's in Malay culture too. We call people who can be our parents' age/generation "pak cik" for males and "Cik"/"Mak Cik" for females (however I usually also just call females colleagues Kak to not risk them getting offended about their age, personally) . It's not just Chinese culture at play here
As a teacher for decades over, I can attest to the use of 'Never'. Oftentimes, I find myself correcting my students
And if you never tried before, you can on the light without turning it. Also, keep left when taking the escalator. :)
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Hey Max, I chanced upon your channel and LOVE your videos and sense of humour! Keep it up and can't wait for your new uploads! :)
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Cool. I disagree about the umbrella though: I've been able to stay (relatively) dry on many non-roofed sections of pavement during a freak rain shower while others stay stranded at the MRT/bus stop frustrated by the delay. I still never leave home without it! P.S. the folding ones are best because they can be stowed in a backpack side pocket or somewhere like that.
well done Max! Good observations made! haha!
Oh yes Singapore’s weather forecast is 28-32 degrees Celsius and showers over some parts of the island. Also sunrise 7am and sunset 7pm everyday of the year.
Yes to everything 🤣🤣🤣 Especially about the the weather forecast. It's either sunny(very hot/humid) or rainy, and sometimes it's both. You are definitely right about the the rain situation too. It's never rains lightly, it's always a downpour.🤔
Very accurate! I really enjoyed this video! Haha
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Thanks for sharing this video ..
About the weird in Singapore, actually that's the habit people here..
Stay safe and stay connected..
"the weather forecast is always saying 30°c and rain with thunder"
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I didn't realize until you pointed out that it's almost always rainy or scortching hot. When I have plan to go for an outdoor activity, I did check weather forecast 🤣 I hit subscribe button ! Keep posting ! 😁
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Actually I do check the weather forecast to plan my laundry day. I dry my clothes out of the windows on bamboo poles.
I agree with you regarding how useless the weather forecast is here.
Most of the time it states a high chance of precipitation but noooooooo where's the rain!
Glad you enjoyed Singapore!
Very much!
Back in my Sec sch, we used to just leave entire laptops stacked up unattended on our canteen tables :) yes singapore really takes away your sense of caution towards your belongings… I still walk around with my bag unzipped half the time it’s very convenient and a very bad habit for travelling overseas
Oh yes you have to switch mentally before traveling overseas haha
Walking around with unzipped bag is so convenient in Singapore and if I carry this habit back will be left empty 😂😂
Liked and subscribed, because I would want to see more content from you. I can totally relate with the stuff you brought up in this video. I guess you have quite a lot more to learn about Singapore, and I hope you will create more content on this. Cheers to you, my Ang Mo friend. See you around
I will!
I'm a Singaporean and I love the accuracy of this video 🤣
Weird habits I have adopted as a singaporean while living in Australia: Say Hi and Thank you to the bus driver.
Actually a good habit 😁
Hahaha I’m still doing it here :)
Hmmm, as a Singaporean living here in Singapore, I say Hi to every bus driver (Thank you not so much as the exit door is too far away from the driver - I do sometimes wave and bow a thank you after getting off the bus).
@@MaxChernov We have a simple rue abt saying thank you to bus drivers, waiters or toilet cleaners. As long as that person is being paid to do the job, we dun say thank you to them.
I didn't live in Overseas long term before but I would say thank you to the bus driver if there is only one exit right next to the driver.
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He's right about the weather forecast
I guess it’s kinda awkward to say hi in the elevator unless we know each other long enough in singapore
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣welcome bro!!! I can’t stopped laughing! You’re good in explanations!
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Wow, you one of us now! Claps!
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Things that we NEVER find it weird until you told us so .... haha .. thanks for sharing
I lost it when he said the most common question was “how long have you been in singapore.” So true
Quite true, usually we don't greet each other in the elevator, other than with a smile and a nod
HAHA the cinema one got me. Its so true I feel called out hahahaha
Absolute Singaporean 100% 🤣🤣 enjoyed your video, thank you! 😍
Haha these are so on point 😆 I’m a Singaporean who’ve lived here all my life and it tickles me things that are blind to me are things you bring up as weird. Lol. I love my Singlish but to leaving valuables around, our Singapore Police Force will tell you “Low crime doesn’t mean no crime”. 😉 thank you for this very enjoyable video!
I never watch this channel before. Very insightful.
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DUDE you're hilarious! definitely subbed! thanks for making the vid, now i can show my foreign friends before they come visit after covid😂
Hahaha thanks buddy 😁🤙
😂😂😂😂 i laughed so hard at ur vid. The not saying hi in elevators had me in stitches. Its spot on for me 😂😂
'never' used in its correct sense in sg will come with 'before' -- "I confirm never eat there before". Great video, cheers!
Great observation! 👏👍😄
Hahah..so true about the weather forecast
We also use "Can" in different ways
Oh yes!
Agree that not many of us use 'Never' to replace 'have not '. We used to put it that people who use Never in the wrong way likely speak 'broken English' (a new word for u if no one share it yet), haha. Broken English is bad English (& pls do not confuse it with Singlish. Different).
Singapore is always hot it is like summer all year round. MRT is like the transportation.
This is all so true, coming from someone who’s been living in Singapore my whole life
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