CULTURE SHOCKS LIVING IN SINGAPORE! 🇸🇬

[@Ranger629]

A brief description of why Singaporeans (who are singles) still live with their parents is because you can't buy a house until you're 35 and you can only rent. If you're single, why not save the money and live with your parents.

[@humanshieldz]

With the amount you are paying for Rent, it's better to save them up to service the home loan later.

[@joytotheworldddd]

Yes the reasons why we live with our parents even though we are 20-30, is because.... housings here is freaking expensive -,-

[@fba90130]

And here I thought it was because of Asian values of looking after one's parents. Isn't that why you have hired help?

[@crystal8537]

@Ranger629 not entirely accurate. Single Singaporeans CAN buy a private condo style studio unit/shoeboc apartment and even an ENTIRE condo unit if they can afford. The 35 year old rule is only for HDBs abd if youre single, u can only purchase 2 room hdb flat. Just wanted to clarify better.

[@crystal8537]

@thulomanchay and even if youre 35 yrs old but if unmarried, max size u can purchase is 2 room hdb flat. And as a Singaporean, I find it absolutely ridiculous.... Just bc one is single dosent mean that he or she shld be deprived of housing choices or size.

[@thebabykangaroo]

On the note of the helper thing, as a Singaporean who has a helper myself I feel uncomfortable having one. For anyone who has a helper, I don’t think it’s wrong to have one. But for me, I just feel like we should be the one doing the housework and cooking and what not. And I really feel for the helpers cause it must be really difficult for them to be in a foreign country and staying with different families.

[@Ganesha6661]

Eating loudly is not a Singapore culture. It is just a lack of basic ethics.

[@klos5612]

Balaganesha B.V Yea agree, we don't really follow the Japanese/Korean culture of showing appreciation for the food by eating loudly.

[@H3adl3sschick3n]

I believe the word you're looking for is etiquette you moron

[@klos5612]

Headless Chicken I'm just gonna assume you don't have a brain because you're headless.

[@H3adl3sschick3n]

Greg Ong wah so clever. colour me impressed

[@H3adl3sschick3n]

Leonard Carr racist

[@qinghui30]

The points that you brought up were really true! Regarding the old working till they die, it's definitely true. We have a saying here in Singapore, which goes something like: "You can die but you cannot fall sick". It refers to how we will not be compensated/taken care of when we fall sick/get injured because of the living expenses etc. Regarding the queuing system, it is due to the country being so small & overpopulated, resulting in most restaurant's and places being space-constrained. If we queued like the British did, the 'single formal line' would run all the way out of the restaurant! Regarding living with parents, it is due to our houses/flats being way too overpriced. Many of us would love too move out/get married early if we could, but typically you would have to complete university to get a somewhat decent pay. By then, the girls would have been at least 22, guys 24(with National Service). And this is presuming that they completed university via the fastest route possible! (Secondary School - JC - University). Unfortunately not everyone will be able to do the same and on average females end up graduating university at 23-25, guys 25-27. Not to mention that we come out as fresh grads, with close to no money in our CPF(Central Provident Fund - used by the govt to make us put 20% of our salary in to it, typically used to pay off our housing loans monthly after we purchase one). A fresh graduates' salary ranges from $2000 - $3500 monthly (depending on the Uni you grad/experience). Which is pretty weird because most fresh graduates would not have any experience, unless we did an intern job during university which barely serves up any useful experience when we apply for our first job. When we talk about getting our own apartment, the average price for a new flat (3-4 bedroom), costs about $250,000 - $350,000! And it takes about 4 years to build. Not to mention that the criteria includes (having to win a random bid with many others who wants to get a new house, paying a 10% or 20% down payment, which costs about $25000-$35000 off the bat and getting married!). Now when we talk getting married, the average wedding (for chinese at least), costs about $30000-$50000. And do not forget that renovation costs average about $55000! Now imagine you're a 25-27 year old Singaporean male, fresh university graduate with little to no experience. Earning $3000/mth (assuming on average). You have little to no money in your CPF to pay off your housing down payment of $25000-$35000 if you want to get your first house with your girlfriend(wife-to-be). You need at least $30000(cheap wedding)+$40000(cheap renovation) = $70000 at worst. How is it even possible for a Singaporean at 18 years old to even think about moving out? Unless he wants to live in the streets.. He can't even get a job that pays him enough to pay for a rented flat, even if he use up all his salary to pay for his rent, food and transport. In short, most Singaporeans move out & get married at the same time, which on average is about 27-35 years old. Factors include gender, the level of qualification, salary, etc. Most of the couple that are married before the age of 30 are typically one of these few cases: Shotgun wedding, rich parents/rich husband/rich wife to sponsor the wedding/house, did not enter university thus working right after polytechnic and have saved up enough/have enough money in their CPF for their wedding/house, sign on to the army/ air force/ navy/ police/ civil defence, thus earning decent salary to pay for their wedding/house. Of course there are some of them who were young entrepreneurs or really good at financial planning/saving money. But such cases are really rare. In Singapore, it's just not an easy thing to do when it comes to getting our own flat/getting married, at least for those who want to have a proper financial plan before committing in to their next phase of life that is.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@Micheal Anderson u r an ignorant person. Period. Typical oppy supporter who think they are very smart but actually dumb af.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U know who spread the saying "can die can not fall sick?" Stupid opposition supporters. Spreading half truth stuffs aka fake stuffs. Oppy also spread gov will nv help and in the end a lot of elderly and needy don't dare to ask for help cos keep thinking useless and gov won't help. Oppy supporters are the main reason who made elderly and needy suffer. Not the gov. Cos the gov do help the elderly and needy.

[@terryofford4977]

Damon QuingHe Er: A brilliant and well explained comment, I believe that the English person who criticised Singapore to be poorly educated, her use of the adjective 'LIKE', occurring so many times, is typical of those with lower educational standards and in any event, she has not taken an opportunity to look at the history of Singapore nor of any facts concerning the City State.It is impossible to compare Singapore with most other nations , sadly, the girl has merely babbled on about how SHE, personally, feels are points of irritation to herself, my answer is, If you don't like the heat in the Kitchen, GET OUT of the kitchen!!! I am(Ang Moh who lived and worked in S'pore from 1956 thru 1970 plus many visits since to the Republic which has it's faults but is generally far more advanced than many European nations.

[@robinkoh444]

I think the queueing system that you mentioned is being practiced in certain places such as banks, post offices etc. For f&b like McDonald's, it's mostly a line for each counter.

[@sherwinh1661]

Yea cause we dont have enough space to build more gaps for the 'british' way of queueing. Queues in singapore a more compact - closer to each counters

[@gertrudeperkins9468]

I think the main reason for the “living with your parents” here is that the housing policy is keeping the young adults and slightly older unmarried ones from affordable rents and/or home ownership. They can’t buy a hdb flat until they’re either married or reach 35. By that time, i think they’d feel that its easier to just stay put while some would buy a house, which is restricted to 3-room flats. Anyway, good observation!

[@rubiah1594]

When you said “school life for a lot of singaporeans is very stressful” I 100% agree to that. Like for real 😩

[@csy897]

Especially the point about phones. It didn't use to be like that. But in recent years I've heard so many of my friends get back the phones that they'd lost. I personally got mine back and just by the fact that my phone was left at a place with security cameras meant that I got the phone back within a week of reporting it online, on the police portal. AND the police delivered it to my office because I didn't have the time to get to the police station during office hours that week. About the part about having a maid... Yea, I find that very odd. I don't want to say that it is modern day slavery cus I understand that just working 2 years in Singapore would mean a fully paid house back home. But... ehhhh.... I wouldn't say that any of the contracts comply to the standards expected of good/ideal labour laws

[@joshuatsai2152]

Im studying in Australia, but I can understand that individuals can move out of home, whenever is at a good time. However, the rent in SG is expensive because it costs about $1,500 to $4,500 to rent a studio apartment or one-bedroom unit in an HDB flat or condo.

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

Basic education exam levels taken from the original UK standard "Normal,Ordinary & Advanced levels' were enhanced to make it 2 times harder to pass. For English language exam in secondary schools, any slight failure in English grammar,vocabulary and spellings mistakes can failed the whole English exam.

[@JorgeIGC]

Retiring plans and benefits began as a measure to help people whose health and age would keep them from being able to work. However, it has been widely documented that a big portion of the people that 'just retire' get depressed, their health drops (as they become more sedentary too), and more. As it turns out, people need a reason to live more than just the means to live. Some find this meaning in work, some others in family, some are more hedonistic, etc. As long as they're not working out of necessity, I don't see anything wrong with it.

[@katherineli1335]

I am a Singaporean who studies in the US now. Your videos give me LIFE. Love u.

[@SchaSdancelikenobodyiswatching]

Pretty sure most single adult wants to live alone, but with the house prices and average salary, it is really impossible to live alone Singapore is so small, imagine all the singles living alone, it is clearly impossible. Plus rent costs alot and it is such a waste of money since Singapore is increasing the water and electricity bills, and with everything else increasing ever year but our salary does not increase. I wanna move to the UK 😭

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U think UK won't increase anything? Hahaha Do u know even increased in water and electricity you literally can't feel anything about the increase. My 4rm 4 people 2 dogs every month paying less than $200 for utilities. Fan and 2x PC on 24hrs some more.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U should check out London property price and rental price too.

[@terryofford4977]

Chun Li: It is exactly the same in Australia and New Zealand, especially for younger people who are unable to afford a house,or even rent, with most small houses costing up to $600 PLUS per month for a rental, Travel is expensive and food is very expensive,especially if eating outside the home environment.{power,Gas and Water plus additional City Council Rates take up any small change left after paying rentals, travel is very expensive (and totally unreliable too).

[@coliny3804]

Isabel, are you sure? have you looked up property prices in London?

[@ip3vk]

UK are letting off people & that is why they are here & you want to go to UK. Well, good luck to you!

[@zafirahzain3875]

I do want to move out , but houses are expensive here ...

[@timothylim6862]

Maybe living with roommates might reduce the cost, but there's definitely some give and take

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Don't be fooled. Singaporean confirmed can afford a house. It's not what u r told or think.

[@jinnievlogs1843]

Jack our monthly payments is so little plus u have to pay CPF 20% not every Singaporeans is rich

[@crystal8537]

@@jinnievlogs1843 80% of Singaporeans owe HDB.. ownership rate is (one of the) highest in the world thanks to cpf scheme so.. not everyone is rich but almost everyone can owe a house via cpf payment

[@jinnievlogs1843]

Crystal yeah but u can only get your cpf above the age of 70+

[@regionalcinema2010]

Singles living with parents may have issues with the cost of living particularly with the high cost of subsidized HDB flats, also on the other end of the spectrum there is also the issue of filial piety is that perhaps the oldest or the non married sibling is obligated to take care of their parents

[@masanne6055]

Hi georgia. Let me give my 2 cents on living with parents. I am a singaporean myself and most time to be honest, singaporean have no choice to live w their parents till they are married cause only then u can literally buy a brand new HDB. If u r single, u can only purchase it when u hit 35. Unless, that singaporean is rich, he/she can move out and purchase a house early provided that it is a private housing or a resale HDB. In a nutshell, the average singaporean still lives with their parents because housing in singapore is crazy expensive from 3 room HDB ranging at $250,000-$350,000. Unless they are rich, then sure they can move out n buy a house :)

[@sherwinh1661]

Singapore encourages both the husband and wife to enter the work force to build careers. So they ease parents by providing maids at a cheaper rate. We have a small population and this is how we try to manage structure of families.

[@flyhi2773]

I loved Singapore but sometimes I admit it felt extraordinarily regimented, meaning everyone was I found so well behaved, everywhere. I found them a little robotic at times, though in some ways I think I admired what came across as the constant discipline. On the plus side of this, yes it is fantastically safe. We had an amah, but the way I looked at it was she needed the employment, she could have had it worse and she knew it. It beats not appreciating that and well, turfing them out to do whatever. I've watched a lot of your videos now, was very taken aback how mosquitos seemed to like you when you first got there, maybe still do? I never had a big issue with them there. For culture I'd cover religion there, best to take a local with you who understands what's going on and can guide you on the etiquette, but the Temples on Sin Ming drive, Ang Mo Kio are well worth covering I think, though they are very much working temples, funerals, offerings to God's, the lot is going on there but worth visiting whilst you're there I think. With food you're braver than I was though I started off willing to try anything to rapidly decide to maybe not be too adventurous, I think white sea fungus soup remains the worst thing I think I've ever tried :)

[@pomegranat2000]

People of all ages work throughout North America in a lot of undesirable jobs now because the cost of rent in NA is skyrocketing, started a few years ago.

[@insaneLALA]

Buying a house is so regulated here in Singapore that it can take a long while for it to be approved. Also, like everything else is Singapore, houses are not cheap, even HDB flats are expensive these days. Staying in the family house is not only a Singaporean thing, but generally a very Asian culture. Our parents don't really see us as adults until we get married, tbh. Some people also find that with their parents getting older, they should spend more time with them. Also, I would like to say that eating loudly is not a Singaporean thing. Many of my friends eat with their mouths closed (or else they get told off by me). Those who eat with their mouth open have never been told that they do that, so they are pretty unaware of how disgusting it is.

[@choonyuewong7743]

The UK queues are much better then. Been in a queue behind someone ordering 20 meals at McDonald's. Not fun.

[@cocoapanda2001]

On queuing up, I'd survey the speed of each queue and pick the fastest one to queue! 😁

[@StarSpawn06]

The stressful school life and emphasis on academics is prevalent in Asian society, not just Singapore. Students in Singapore actually have it way better off than those in China, where the competition is insane and people treat their high school final exams almost like a life-or-death challenge. And I've watched a YT clip by a young Taiwanese couple living in Singapore, in which they recount that back in their schooling days in Taiwan, they were at school for most of the day, whereas here in Singapore, students are only at school for half the day (i.e. morning till after lunch), unless they have extra-curricular activities. As for the lack of encouragement of creativity, art, and related stuff, I think it also has a bit to do with the small size of Singapore's local market. Even if most of the people of Singapore appreciate your work, that's still only a fraction of what you could get in say, the UK, China, the U.S., etc. Consequently, quite a few famous Singaporean singers or songwriters really made it big when they went abroad. Singaporeans are proud of them and would of course support them, but they cannot thrive on the support of Singaporeans alone.

[@mschristinelim]

i believe we would love to find out more about the UK. culture.. conversation topics... hope to see more of that. :)

[@rockyroll4021]

Georgia, there's no better place in Singapore than to experience eating in a hawker centres and grapple with the myriad of tea and coffee names. Try doing it. Kopi kosong, kopi o. The c kosong.

[@japrpg]

Hi, my 2cents: Elderly working.....there's a myriad reasons but there ARE some who continue to work because they simply find it boring to relax at home for the next 10-20 years. I guess in Singapore some seniors have been working very hard and some find it very hard to suddenly put everything down and stare at the 4 walls in their flat forever. As for living with parents....I think the major reason is price of housing. Yes you can rent, but in the economics of it all, it doesn't make sense to waste money on independence. On the other hand, it is more common to continue living with parents in asia...I could be wrong.

[@MrCam70]

You just can't deny the fact that most of them have no pension , no savings, no cpf, no kids, or simply NO MONEY !!

[@japrpg]

Cam Neo I didn't deny that fact, but you can't deny my fact as one of that many reasons. There are many reasons to ppl choice ....it's not just no pension no money. There are rich seniors.

[@MrCam70]

What she's refering to are those old folks working at restaurants. I dont think "your" rich seniors prefer those jobs at 60-80 of age. Of cos there are rich seniors, but I dont think they are dumb enough to torture themselves at $5-7 / hr.

[@japrpg]

Cam Neo then you should talk to some of the seniors working there instead of assuming based on what you hear or what you feel. One place to start is at West Coast Park McDonald's maybe? I know of one or two who works part time to kill time...even though her son rejected the idea completely.

[@MrCam70]

Sure or not? You saw his son fetch her back in mercs or bmw? People want face one hor , you cannot expect ppl come tell you their useless kids earning low pay , never give enough allowance , right? Even it is true, you want to argue with me with only 1 or 2 special ichy backside examples compared to the rest of them , including those collecting cardboards?

[@havenprice]

My partners mum can retire but she wants to go out and work. We tried to convince her to chill but she didn’t want to stop working

[@humanshieldz]

Sometimes if i'm in later but my Q is faster i'll gesture for those that were there first to move ahead if there's not many people behind me. But occassionally i do get frustrated and just go accordingly cos the counter is so slow....ESPECIALLY IN KFC!!!

[@haresh911]

i have a maid who i adress as aunty for respect. im 14 now she took care of me for 9 years !

[@lendltan6479]

The key point about living at home is mostly that at have no choice. Majority of Singaporeans depend public housing and unless you're rich, public housing is your only bet. You're only qualified for public housing as a married couple or at least having filled an intention to marry. That's why people only move out after they're married, because otherwise there's no place to move out to unless you're in a very lucrative line of work. As a single, you're only qualified for public housing after you turn 35, and even then, you're placed after married couples in terms of priority, and you may not get the affordable options. This environment has resulted in a culture where living with parents is the norm (or rather, a necessity).

[@hozhenjie6755]

Oh that thing about queuing at counters.... It's so ridiculous, especially at the ATMs.

[@coliny3804]

Singlish part is so true. Singaporean’s tend to not speak proper English. Unclear pronunciation and speaking so fast I sometimes I couldn’t catch as well. E.g. they tend to omit word endings. “Don’t want” becomes “Dowan” in Singlish which native speakers can’t understand. Another feature of Singaporean accents is its distinctly monotonous tone, and treating English as a syllable-timed language, when it shouldn’t be!!!!!!! The Educatoin Ministry should institute an entire module in the curriculum on internationally recognised English pronunciation and speech training. It’s an utter disgrace when you consider that English is the 1st language and yet so many don’t know how to speak the correct way.

[@thebabykangaroo]

My heart breaks when I see the older generation working in Macs and what not. They really should rest in their older years. I think why it happens is cause some of them really don’t have the money. Another reason could be cause younger Singaporeans don’t really want to do those jobs so they end up falling to the older generation.

[@QazamyEx]

Joey Tan Hsien Min you would be surprised how many taitais work at fast food restaurants. Coming from personally working with them.

[@humanshieldz]

Some of them do wanna work cos it's boring being at home though i believe some of then do not have a choice.

[@al4221]

Most of them actually prefer working rather than spending time home alone. I personally agree with it because being old shouldn’t stop them from being active. I just wish they don’t overwork themselves though

[@joo6769]

Have you forgotten the reason given by some $$$ ministar that the old folks collecting cardboard for a living are doing it for exercise?

[@caxp5882]

Joey Tan Hsien Min LOL. How can you stereotype like that? I too know a lot of tai Tai’s who are bored at home. Not everybody want to rot at home you know.

[@maychu7447]

It's an Asian culture that adult children live with their parents until they get married. And if possible, we love to live near to our parent's home after moving out.

[@egotistical_wet_wipes5140]

The reason the government encourages the elderly to work until they die not because they’re heartless or anyth but because Singapore has an aging population and to place less burden on those working currently the elderly would have to remain active, also also because they’re older they work jobs that are lighter in workload and more flexible in working hours probably part time like at Mc Donald’s :D

[@yanc6727]

The queueing method is a pet peeve for me as well... 😤

[@boogywumpy]

Totally agree with your point no creativity encouraged!Yup.Singapore doesnt produce a lot of entrepreneuers cause we focused a lot on STEM(Science,tech,engineering,mathematics).Being in a country that doesnt have lots of resources and small unlike in the UK,we gotta create a strong skilled labour force(note this doesnt apply to the arts etc.).However,recently with the new budget 2018, there have been plans for innovation and boosting the arts in singapore(in the right track i hope).Thats one thing like i about the UK is that you dont have to be a science-related career person to succeed in life as you can be good in the Arts and UK does provide the capabilities for you to become that person one day...unlike in Singapore,its just unfortunates how the government doesnt push for this due to our constraints...Well then... PS:i hope you enjoy the thunderstorms for the next few days due to the Northeast monsoon period😂

[@GeorgiaCaney]

boogywumpy totally! I hope to see things change though! Ahh noo I’m in Japan right now haha, would of liked to have seen the thunder storms!!😂

[@boogywumpy]

Georgia Caney hahaha dont worry it will drag till the end of May😂Hope you enjoy your time in Japan!

[@linnychern]

I have 4 close friends who are doing art related things for their career. One in fashion design - designing for blogshops. Laselle fashion. One in fine arts exhibition - there are platforms and funding given by the govt to support them. Laselle Arts One in dance - teaching dance in schools One in interior design - designing many projects within singapore and around Asia SIT degree There are plenty of avenues for students who want to take up art as a career right after their Olevels. But this is an unpopular opinion cause there are so few people who actually go into it! So a lot of people don’t actually know the amount of support that’s existing alr. Once you get into arts exhibition scene events theatre shows, you’ll realise there something going on every other weekend!!!

[@linnychern]

And the pay is decent too!!! Starting pay of my friends are: Dance - $3k (now $4k) Interior design - $2.8k Fashion design - $2.5k Their pay will continue to rise after more experience! There are just a few examples of those I know. There’s still plenty of platforms like NAPFA, Singapore sports school, SUTD, music under nus. Hundreds of students inside each school! Open your ears and horizons! Don’t follow the standard narratives.

[@Wynn15]

Urgh, as if the public housing in Singapore can get any more expensive. Oh but guess what? Yes it can. So we all can’t afford to be packing up and just leaving our parents’ house. I wish I could, but it just doesn’t make financial sense. It’s worse that Singapore gov gives most public housing subsidies to married couples. And singles I assume, the government isn’t interested in helping probably because we’re not aiding the fertility section of the population. W.T.F If I have a choice to emigrate, I would totally do it immediately.

[@yeolblt]

But emigrant also not easy unless have quite a lot of $$$

[@kadajlim]

in some culture for e.g in a small family restaurant in japan u r slurping the ramen so loud suddenly u hear the chef say Arigato Gozaimasu(thank u) it's exactly a compliment 2d chef's cooking~

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

The baseline of Singapore's law derived from the military martial law mixed with the original old british common law similar to those commonwealth countries. Strong group policies implemented in a good way that locks down down people from doing bad things , going astray or deviate from the public order act which maintains public peace where people will become a good person. Quite many things cannot be done in Singapore. Consequences, Penalties and punishment (Physically/monetary) were brutally heavy and does not match up to the severity level of the offences committed. Therefore no one would thought doing things breaking the law which does worth individuals time and money.

[@rnigh]

Love your music in the background!

[@supreme87878]

Living with parents. If let say you were talking about culture, traditional asian culture loves big family. However, in a modern sense, most staying with parents are because they cant buy a flat unless they are 35. Only married and above 35 are allowed to purchase a HDB flat. Renting a place in Singapore is too high a cost hence most choose to stay with parents. For me, i would prefer in a traditional culturally sense of big family living together but current circumstance i would want a flat of my own once im allowed to under HDB rules. Eating loudly. Well, Again, Traditions and cultures, we were taught when you eat shut your mouth, when you open mouth then dont eat. However, traditional culture table manners because of globalisation, westernisation and liberation, nobody cares. I understand how you feel though, as i was raised quite traditionally chinese. Elderly working. Some of the elders chose to work because they get bored and feelng useless wasting their lives at home doing nothing. Some had no choice but to work else they will have no food for their next meal. Some young ones is not fillial piety enough to care after their own elders at home.

[@kitfoong1548]

For loud eaters, it's not a cultural thing but more of manners. Also it depends on the environment, if it's a hawkers centre, it has a naturally loud and comfortable environment so people don't really pay attention to their manners compared to eating in an "atas" or high class restaurant. In Singapore you can only get a house if you are married or if you are 35 and above. This is actually a law in Singapore so as to "encourage" Singaporeans to get married as we have a low birth rate.

[@Angelneo99]

i agree with u on the elderlies working part

[@crystal8537]

Not criticising but just a correction. The word 'elderly' is alr in plural form... There is no word as elderlies. Again no hate just wanna clarify

[@guanwenfaniiqeteo7850]

we value creativity in Singapore but in a constructive manner. We value creativity if you can design something that is beneficial to the people and adds value to the environment.

[@AwkwardFX]

Low crime is not no crime. Always stay vigilant.

[@yippeelee209]

Wow ! You looked so special and cute pinkish Red Strawberry here !

[@nonono6537]

I guess you could say they queue in a pequeueliar way

[@KopiOkaya]

Living with parents is not really a choice like you have mentioned. Most of the time, it is a responsibility. Asian culture believe in filial piety. If a person is not married, he or she will automatically takes up the responsibility of taking care of their parents. Asian parents WILL expect their unmarried child/children to live with them. Another thing good to know is most Singaporeans own their houses/apartments. When a child is unmarried, he/she will inherit their parents’ house (and their property as well). This is why many "see" them as living with their parents, which in actual fact, is their parents living with them (the other way around). Again, why they would accept their parents is due to filial piety.

[@Randomweirdogirl]

The thing about elderly working is actually either they don't have any relatives and need money or they are too bored at home with nothing to do, hence they want to work. I have asked them before

[@taufiqsept]

nah we will work until we die

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

She may realized the rising cost of living in Singapore. Things are getting more expensive where the product quantity and quality was not there.

[@blizzaroxxx]

Is Singapore is all about the respect 👌?

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

She may realized the rising cost of living in Singapore. Things are getting more expensive where the product quantity and quality was not there. The product price does not match up to the product value.

[@ktng4]

You're great ! ! ! Thumbs UP ! ! ! ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

[@sydneyliu4825]

I just learned in math class that having people lining up for each counter is more effective. Of course, I can understand it's kind of unfair...

[@MrLoichin]

Yes singaporeans speak/ eat / fart/ giggle/ fight/ snore/ SO LOUD!!!! Lol

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

People of adult,middle and old age survive or live their life based on their own merits through working. Working for life is very common.

[@freez]

the studying culture is korea is more extreme than in singapore.

[@crystal8537]

China and Korea r rly bad!!!

[@MengLeeLim]

CREATIVITY is being ENCOURAGED but there's NO MONETARY RECOGNITION for that. ARTISTIC is NOT EQUIVALENT to being CREATIVE. A creative person may NOT necessarily be artistic but artistic person can be creative.

[@davidsoh7883]

it is rude to eat loudly in spore or in any country. ur friends probably are rude

[@paganiniwannabe]

Admittedly, the UK method of queuing is more efficient; but when I try to do it here, as a Singaporean, I get evil glares.... Which I just ignore! ;)

[@sugaringcandy2387]

I feel like eating loudly is not a Singapore culture but is just how each individual eats. Personally i find it annoying when someone eats really loudly. Also i feel like eating loudly is an East Asian culture

[@chinhtai9792]

im sorry my mother she is garment but accident when working around in year 1998 now just osin?

[@kyosingapore8128]

I am single, and I live with my parents. Becos its a social stigma to be frowned upon should one leave their parents behind to live in a rented apartment by themselves. It felt like a breach of filial expectations

[@audreychoong7323]

Georgia, eating loudly is not the norm. It is not a Singapore culture. As Balaganesha had written, it is a lack of manners and home education. I remembered when I was young, my parents and aunts will teach us children (siblings & cousins) not to make noises when we eat or chew. No slurping when drinking. Making noises while eating is tantamount to pigs eating their feed. Also, no talking when one has food in his / her mouth. Talk only when you have swallowed the food.

[@AppleMacGeek]

The reason the queueing methods are screwed in Singapore is because they haven't really bothered investigating queue theory so they don't realize the way you describe it is more efficient. The single queue with multiple service points is also practiced here in the USA. Sadly, the government keeps raising the age for withdrawal of CPF as well as the minimum amounts that must be kept in the accounts, hence a lot of the elderly still have to work to make ends meet. The current “explanation” by the government that the elderly actually wish to continue working is an absolute farce. The basic etiquette where table manners is concerned is severely lacking in Singapore. Also, Western and Asian etiquettes differ quite a bit. Noisily eating with the mouth open isn't really belittled in Asian culture. It's almost a non-concern so you see even quite elite personages doing it if they haven't had the benefit of a Western upbringing. Those who do, merge the two cultures. Asians are more concerned with things like not eating or reaching for communal dishes until the most senior person at the table starts; asking them to start first; etc.

[@tomeu8625]

Eating and slurping loudly is still happening in China. It is to commend the chef on how good the food is. Personally, i don't like to see or hear it, but it still happens in China Chinese Restaurants in Singapore.

[@guanwenfaniiqeteo7850]

Singapore culture is Eat, work, play across generations.

[@tomeofslyev]

On the point of creativity not being encouraged, it's mostly the parents who dissuade their kids from being creative and preventing them from living their dreams to the fullest and instead choosing to force unreasonable expectations down their children's throats. It's ridiculous. I'm studying in Singapore, and thank God for my Russian father, because he's not so pushy in terms of being academically successful (more than I can say for my Asian mother though~)

[@PearlF1966]

Living with parents is not about independence but about responsibility and filial piety. We are educated on Confucius values where families live with 3 generations. Grand parents, parents and children. Parents worked hard to raise the children and when the children are grown up, they should in turn take care of their parents and their parents can enjoy time with their grandchildren, if any.

[@kwanpakshing]

I believe eating loud is personal etiquette issue more than the unique culture. at least so many Singaporeans find someone eating loud as annoying as someone talking loud next to you. And also, living with parents is a choice to save money (cannot afford the living expense of moving out ), very similar to the case in high-living cost cities like Tokyo and Hong Kong. Oriental family in modern history has been very close to family members and clans rather than emphasis on personal independence. That's the very unique culture in Far East nations. Therefore, given the very high living cost of individuals , scarce land resources and non-resistance of staying close with family (living with parents), Singaporeans, Hong kong citizens and people from Tokyo do not mind doing so as opposed to people in European countries.

[@davidrubel6295]

In the UK the only conversation you can have about food is how damned awful it is

[@Jchan700]

They hire older people because they want to show that age shouldn't matter when you're hiring people.

[@TheOldmankk]

Honestly, I give credits to our Singapore Police Force that keep this city state safe, law and order. I despise our Paper-Certified Army Generals. hahaha..... isn't shameful to put two three stars on who not even went to war.

[@dragoldanime3573]

TheOldmankk do you really want a war? Or be involved in one?

[@BlackGrapes]

Dragold Anime You do realise SGrians can be deployed for overseas peace keeping and other work right?

[@peachyy8541]

AHHH GEORGIA #EARLYSQUAD

[@losangels6893]

What happened to the Singaporeans's typical shout " We are RICH" ?

[@schrodingerbracat2927]

The other queue is always faster.

[@benyun483]

I rather look it from another perspective. Older people work partly because there are vacancies of particular kind of jobs available. While the older people fill in the jobs they are doing, there are other jobs that suitable for other age group of people ; a rearrangement of jobs so that everyone has job to do !

[@aave865]

I feel so lousy being a Singaporean after watching your video

[@guanwenfaniiqeteo7850]

In Singapore, we are all Foodies. We abstain from hunger pangs.

[@jameslim5457]

Some elder truly want to keep work... most don't have a choice... there's no Pension and Social Welfare is limited...

[@FionaPGTgames]

The studying one.... i think thats just Asians in general not just Singaporeans XD

[@bernieliu9229]

Eating loudly is very rude indeed!! Those more "refine" Singaporeans will eat with their mouth closed. I used to tell my colleagues that eating loudly actually sounds like pig when that animal eats it makes a very disgusting sound. I also told them to imagine eating w a pig at d table. Not all Singaporeans use "Singlish". Yes unless we r wealthy we have to work till we die. Singapore is over populated so they build smaller apartments, but too costly. One unit of the public apartment can amount to almost a million Sin-dollar - only 99yrs lease.

[@beckham48]

I disagree that if phone is lost it will be return

[@ahmedtahmed5914]

Amazing how well you understood the South East Asian culture even though you have only been there for 3 years!

[@celloting01]

It's true that we don't talk much about food in the UK and that's because, like you said, what's there to talk about fish and chips, or bangers and mash!?!? That said, people in continental Europe do talk a lot more about food, eg, Spain, Italy, France, Greece to name a few. I know because I've friends from these countries.

[@kyliechen5263]

Many older generation do not like their children to move out unless they are married. It is part of the cultural but things are changing.

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

There are products with very fine qualities but one needs to pay alot of money to purchase it.

[@judedrcruz9114]

Yea, Singaporeans love talking about food because we love to eat!! Not everyone eats loudly, it depends on proper manners and etiquette, because we have different local communities with different cultures so its mix of a lot of things!!!

[@தேவிப்ரியாகுமாரன்]

Could have added a bit about toxic work culture, the gossip, the seclusion, and gas lighting.

[@곰고양이-n8i]

Eating loudly is just rude and is considered without culture. Are you sure they are Singaporean or immigrants?

[@Lizaimi]

Singaporeans that eats loudly are that ones that’s not taught right. I hate loud eaters, my friends can’t stand loud chewers. I don’t have friends that eats like that dont have lips. You can only move out and get your own home when you turn 35yearsold here. Nearly all of us wished we could move out by 18

[@sansoo4976]

I notice in asia the airstewardesses are young but british airlines keep the oldergirls which is good.

[@topnotchtn4538]

Living with roommates or relatives is also fairly common in NY because of the high rent.

[@stellalew1742]

Eating loudly is very much frown upon in Singapore, it only reflect lack of proper upbringing.

[@ip3vk]

You really have a lot to say about the culture & behavioural of Singaporean as compared to other expats who just look at the broader picture & adapt.

[@kamolchanokkriengchaipruck4658]

To be honest you have nothing to talk about food because food in UK is jus not good and nothing to talk about.

[@RonLarhz]

I want but no money...we also cannot do mobile homes.

[@MrCam70]

Like what our ministers said, our old folks just want to have "exercise" !!

[@BlackGrapes]

Cam Neo Many are also just trying to make ends meet tbh. I talk to them sometimes and one would be surprised how much they are willing to have a listening ear.