Singapore - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By Angela Milligan and Culture Smart!

Book Overview

Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot--although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent state invested in education and trade, and today this sleek, air-conditioned nation is a global financial center that makes much of the West seem third-rate. Singaporeans are hardworking, goal-oriented individuals--modern individuals who love color, shopping, and are proud of being high-maintenance and competitive. Yet behind this consumerist fa ade is a deep respect for family and hierarchy, political passivity, and a fear of losing face. Culture Smart Singapore describes how locals interact with each other and with outsiders, and it tells travelers what to expect and how to behave.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857338871
• ISBN13: 9781857338874
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Kuperard
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.6"