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CultureShock! Singapore is essential reading for any foreigner who is going to live and work in the city. It is packed full of practical information as well as interesting trivia on the colourful customs and culture of the people. Learn how to get around the city effectively by public transport like the locals and how to assimilate quickly and shop for groceries. Join in the local celebrations such as Chinese New Year and Deepavali, and find out the best places to enjoy Singapore food such as laksa and nasi briyani. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses and useful advice, CultureShock! Singapore has the answers for anyone wanting to fit in and enjoy life in the Little Red Dot. About the Series: CultureShock! is a dynamic, indispensable series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country's customs, traditions and social and business etiquette in a lively, informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures.

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Publié par	Marshall Cavendish International
Date de parution	20 septembre 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789814751766
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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ABOUT THE SERIES
Culture shock is a state of disorientation that can come over anyone who has been thrust into unknown surroundings, away from one s comfort zone. CultureShock! is a series of trusted and reputed guides which has, for decades, been helping expatriates and long-term visitors to cushion the impact of culture shock whenever they move to a new country.
Written by people who have lived in the country and experienced culture shock themselves, the authors share all the information necessary for anyone to cope with these feelings of disorientation more effectively. The guides are written in a style that is easy to read and covers a range of topics that will arm readers with enough advice, hints and tips to make their lives as normal as possible again.
Each book is structured in the same manner. It begins with the first impressions that visitors will have of that city or country. To understand a culture, one must first understand the people-where they came from, who they are, the values and traditions they live by, as well as their customs and etiquette. This is covered in the first half of the book.
Then on with the practical aspects-how to settle in with the greatest of ease. Authors walk readers through how to find accommodation, get the utilities and telecommunications up and running, enrol the children in school and keep in the pink of health. But that s not all. Once the essentials are out of the way, venture out and try the food, enjoy more of the culture and travel to other areas. Then be immersed in the language of the country before discovering more about the business side of things.
To round off, snippets of information are offered before readers are tested on customs and etiquette. Useful words and phrases, a comprehensive resource guide and list of books for further research are also included for easy reference.

2016 Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited
Text Kelly Jackson-Nash
This 4th edition published by Marshall Cavendish Editions
An imprint of Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196.
First published in 2006 and reprinted 2007, 2nd edition published in 2009 by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited; 3rd edition published in 2012 and reprinted 2013 and 2015 by Marshall Cavendish Corporation.
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National Library Board, Singapore Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
Name(s): Jackson-Nash, Kelly.
Title: CultureShock!. Singapore : a survival guide to customs and etiquette /
Kelly Jackson-Nash.
Description: 4th edition. | Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2016 | Series: Culture shock! | Includes index.
Identifier(s): OCN 950878967 | eISBN 978 981 4751 76 6
Subject(s): LCSH: Singapore--Social life and customs. | Etiquette--Singapore. Classification: DDC 959.57--dc23
Printed in Singapore by Markono Print Media Pte Ltd
Photo Credits:
All photos by the author except for Malay couple on page 64 by Ramlah Anwar
Cover photo by the author
All illustrations by TRIGG
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Introduction
Map of Singapore
Chapter 1
First Impressions
Culture Shock
Chapter 2
Geography and History
Geography and Climate
History
Government
Chapter 3
The People of Singapore
The Singapore Character
Singapore Residents
Singapore Non-residents
Religion
Chapter 4
Settling In
Singapore Values
Customs and Traditions
Chinese Customs
Malay Customs
Indian Customs
Chapter 5
Practicalities
Work Passes and Permits
Removalists
What to Bring
Somewhere to Live
Schools and Child Care
Utilities
Telecommunications
Household Help
Health
Money, Money, Money
Chapter 6
Food
Eating Like a Local
Eating Out
Food Shopping
Chapter 7
Things to Do
Tourist Attractions
Culture, Arts and Heritage
Theatre and Film
The Great Outdoors
Volunteering
Off the Beaten Track
Fun for Children
Sports
Nightlife
Shopping
Travel
Festivals
Chapter 8
Languages
English
Singlish
Mandarin
Malay
Tamil
Communication Overall
Chapter 9
Work Culture
Office Attire
Working Hours
Gift-giving
Meetings
Employment Contracts
Running a Business
Chapter 10
Facts and Figures
Famous Singaporeans
Acronyms
Culture Quiz
Dos and Don ts
Glossary
Resource Guide
Further Reading
About the Author
Index
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It seems it takes a village to write a book ..
My thanks must first and foremost go to Justin Lau, Rachel Heng, Melvin Neo and everyone at Marshall Cavendish for this amazing opportunity. Thank you for your advice, reassurance, and guidance along the way. Apologies for the random apostrophes, missing words, and overly long sentences.
A big thank you to all of the people who knowingly (and unknowingly) have contributed to the writing of this book. I doubt there is a person I ve encountered in Singapore this past year who hasn t helped in some way, even though they might not have even known!
The greatest pleasure in writing this book was the opportunity to learn more about Singapore and Singaporeans. I am eternally grateful to the Singaporeans who gave so freely and graciously of their time and knowledge, and never resented my just one more question! emails. Rosalind Ong, Eisen Teo, Elisa Chia, Precious Marimuthu, Siti Mariam Binte Abu Bakar, Muru Pillay, Karen Lee, and Manisah Shariff-I couldn t have done this without you!
Heartfelt thanks to my family and friends who encouraged and supported me throughout this process. Extra special thanks to the four friends-Kirsten, Jen, Nora and JoDee- who talked me into saying yes to the book and saving me from a lifetime of regret!
Last, but not least, to my fellow expat adventurers-Mark, Caitlin and Hayley-for your love and support. I love you 96 million thousand and six. Ditto.
DEDICATION
For Caitlin and Hayley - my inspirations
INTRODUCTION
If you re reading this book then you are either living in Singapore already or considering living in Singapore, or you know me (Hi Mum! Hi Dad!). So, let me make it apparent early in this book that I think living in Singapore is an amazing experience. Although every city and country in the world has its pros and cons, the dangers that come with many other locations are minimised in Singapore. As a mother, this gave me great comfort and assurance both before and after we relocated to Singapore.
We had already committed to moving to Singapore when I paid my first visit in 2010 on a stopover on the way home from Europe. Alone with my two daughters, I was taken ill in the middle of the night. With the help of some wonderful hotel staff and an incredibly efficient (and affordable!) hospital emergency department, both my daughters and I were incredibly well looked after. I knew from that experience that living in Singapore was an adventure that I wanted to take.
What people know about a particular country depends very much on where and when they grew up. For Australians like me, Singapore has had a relatively prominent place in our culture, partly due to the horrors of World War II and partly because of Singapore s handy location as a stopover destination on our way to other places. Whilst most Australians aren t completely knowledgeable on Singapore s intricacies, they are at least familiar with many of the country s pros and cons. For those from nations further afield, Singapore may be more of a surprise.
Either way, it s highly likely that you will experience some form of culture shock during your first months in Singapore. Whilst this book doesn t aim to obliterate culture shock, it does provide you with information that will help you navigate your way to the other side of the culture shock ride. Having an early understanding of the Singapore culture will help you more easily make sense of, and enjoy, your new country.
MAP OF SINGAPORE
The Republic of Singapore is made up one main island and 63 smaller islands and islets. Pulau Tekong, one of the largest of these smaller islands, which lies to the northeast of the main one, is not shown.
CHAPTER 1
FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I don t know if you ve ever noticed this, but first impressions are often entirely wrong.
- Lemony Snicket, The Bad Beginning

If you ask a group of people what they know about Singapore, they will more than likely mention some of the following:
It s squeaky clean
It s full of high-rise buildings
The transport system is excellent
Drug dealers get the death penalty
Hawker food is delicious and cheap
People who are found guilty of graffiti are caned
The weather is humid and hot
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