What's the biggest culture shock you had moving to Singapore?

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Overt racism, especially from local chinese towards (local) Indians. I think it’s getting better with the younger generation, but some of the older folks…

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This one is pretty evident

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Working hours. Coming after studying/working in Europe for a few years, working late on Fridays and practically fully on Saturdays was a big shock. Singaporeans have to be one of the hardest working people on the planet.

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Does the extra work translate into extra results?

An old Chinese guy told me that I am too white for Indian .

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The weather and the accent

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People asking about your house address or hobbies to get a sense of how well off you are

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After having inadvertently smuggled a pack of gum into the country, I got some curious looks whenever I'd be walk about chewing gum in public 😁 I had completely forgotten that gum was banned. Also, how expensive everything is 💸

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