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Good behaviour ABC

Post 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,
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PS. I qualify to party animals. Easily. (just in case it matters).

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Post by Forks » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 9:49 am

Dont do drugs, dont kill anybody, dont protest, other than that its common sense. :wink:

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Post 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.

Rules:

Be nice to people and they will be nice to you :)

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Post 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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Post 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? :P
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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Post by durain » Wed, 09 Jul 2008 8:22 pm

dont do graffiti. you gonna get flogging with a cane.

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Post 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 :wink:

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Post 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 :wink:

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)
:P
'Are you trying to tempt me because I come from the land of plenty?'

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Post 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 :wink:
and i guessed you want her to do a flogging instead. :P

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Post 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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Post 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 :wink:

Mm a theme song for KSL could be:
"Old man take a look at yourself....."
(Neil Young)
:P
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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Post by Forks » Thu, 10 Jul 2008 9:48 am

didnt take long for the thread to go off tangent :)

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Post 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! [-X

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Post 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 ?! :P
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 ! :D
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Re: Good behaviour ABC

Post 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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