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

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 Façade 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.