You probably know it as ?Disneyland with the Death Penalty? (thank you, William Gibson), but few can deny Singapore is one fine city.
As in, the fines still exist, the Merlion remains cheesy and the city is just as disconcertingly clean and green as ever.
But fitting in with the locals isn't as easy as one might think.
Whether you?re stopping over on a visit or moving here full-time, these 10 tips will help you get with the Singapore vibe faster than you can say ?can, lah!?
1. How to get a seat at a hawker center
Hawker center tables don't stay empty for long. Stake your claim with a packet of tissues. Or an iPhone. Don't ever leave home without a packet of tissues. Not only will you use the tissues to mop the sweat off your brow, but you'll need it to "chope" (translation: reserve) a table at a hawker center.
It's an unspoken but understood indicator of an already occupied table. Under no circumstances should you remove a packet of tissue paper placed at an empty hawker center table and sit down.
Also, if you see an iPhone being employed in a similar manner, the owner merely forgot to bring his/her tissue packet and this is the next best thing. Again, do not assume it?s free for the taking.
If you?re getting desperate, zero in on a table of diners and hover. The closer you stand to them, the faster they will slurp down their noodles and vacate their seats. Score!
Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/aXTIFBpYCUo/be-singapore-local-10-ways-fake-it
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