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by SalvatorDali » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 8:41 am
Hi,
I will be moving to Singapore for few weeks later this month. I was wondering, whether there are any specific 'do's and 'not do's in terms of good behaviour and/or law? I heard something about the chewing gums, but not sure.
I apologize. I am not ignorant. I rather feel as stupid Westerner.
Thank you very much.
Kindest Regards,
Salvator
PS. I qualify to party animals. Easily. (just in case it matters).
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by Forks » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 9:49 am
Dont do drugs, dont kill anybody, dont protest, other than that its common sense.

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by sillingw » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:35 pm
you can chew gum, you will just find it nearly impossible to buy locally and you can bring in limited quantities for personal use only. Just don't throw it on the ground when you are finished.
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Be nice to people and they will be nice to you

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by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 2:08 pm
sillingw wrote:
Rules:
Be nice to people and they will be nice to you

That should really read "Be nice to people and they will take advantage of you."

SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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by Wind In My Hair » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 7:10 pm
sundaymorningstaple wrote:That should really read "Be nice to people and they will take advantage of you."

But I thought men LIKED being taken advantage of?
SalvatorDali wrote:I was wondering, whether there are any specific 'do's and 'not do's in terms of good behaviour and/or law?
Law: Don't have drugs on you. Ever. Death penalty here.
Behaviour: Don't judge, don't compare, and you'll be fine.
Welcome to Singapore!
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by durain » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 8:22 pm
dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.
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by ksl » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 8:43 pm
durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.
If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings,

I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

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by ozchick » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 9:28 pm
ksl wrote:durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.
If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings,

I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)

'Are you trying to tempt me because I come from the land of plenty?'
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by durain » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:45 pm
ksl wrote:durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.
If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings,

I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

and i guessed you want her to do a flogging instead.

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by SalvatorDali » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 1:47 am
Hi,
thank you very much all of you! Looks like I should be fine.
Kind Regards,
Salvator
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by ksl » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 2:22 am
ozchick wrote:ksl wrote:durain wrote:dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.
If she's tall and slim witha 36 C, dressed in black lingerie, suspenders and stockings,

I'll be doing graffiti and leaving my mobile number

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)

That's a good theme song, most old men need to take a look at themselves
and i guessed you want her to do a flogging instead.

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by Forks » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 9:48 am
didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

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by Wind In My Hair » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:04 am
Forks wrote:didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

Ya, people here just don't know their manners. Good behaviour everyone!

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by ozchick » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:05 am
Forks wrote:didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent

Yeah, and we all know whose fault THAT is don't we KSL ?!
Mm....the OP had better not ask KSL for any Singapore etiquette tips ! Jeezaloo the poor guy'll be in for the cane before he's hit the taxi stand at Changi airport !

'Are you trying to tempt me because I come from the land of plenty?'
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by ozchick » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:19 pm
SalvatorDali wrote:Hi,
I heard something about the chewing gums, but not sure
So where are you from Salvatore? I'm gonna guess Sth America unless you're 'trickin' us with your handle. If so bring me some 'chicle' cos I'm running low on this.

'Are you trying to tempt me because I come from the land of plenty?'
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