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As reported by VN Express, here are seven unique habits commonly found in Singapore:
1. The Culture of “Chope” with Valuables
2. The apartment door is left wide open
3. Lost items tend to be easily returned
4. Retail Stores Remain Half Open Outside Operating Hours
5. Keep your cell phone or wallet in your back pocket
6. Packages are left at the door
7. Sleep well on public transportation
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Singapore
, which was named the safest country in Southeast Asia by Numbeo last March, is widely known for its strict laws and very low crime rate.
This extraordinary reputation for security not only makes Singapore comfortable to visit, but also gives rise to a number of unique local habits that reflect the high sense of security in the city state.
As reported by
VN Express
, here are seven unique customs commonly found in Singapore:
1. The Culture of “Chope” with Valuables
In public places, Singaporeans often book or mark tables (called “culture”
chope
“) using their personal belongings, even valuables.
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Don’t be surprised if you find a table in the culinary center (
hawker centre
), cafes, or other public spaces are marked with just a bag, laptop, cell phone, or even cash.This habit is often praised by tourists because it shows a very high level of trust and security.
2. The apartment door is left wide open
In many residential neighborhoods, it is not an unusual sight for apartment or house doors to be left wide open all day.In fact, pedestrians can easily peek into the room.
While in other countries this carries a high risk of inviting crime, in Singapore, leaving the door open is a normal sight and represents a guaranteed level of security.
3. Lost items tend to be easily returned
Cases of losing valuables such as wallets or cellphones in Singapore have a high probability of being returned to their owners, although it sometimes takes months.
A case once occurred where someone lost their wallet and cell phone;His wallet was returned after six months because it was handed over by a kind stranger to the police, while his cell phone was returned through the feature
Find My iPhone
.
A content creator even conducted a test by leaving his cellphone unattended at the Chinatown MRT, and after ten minutes, the cellphone was still safely in its original place.
4. Retail Stores Remain Half Open Outside Operating Hours
Some retail kiosks, especially in MRT station corridors, do not close their shops tightly after operating hours end.When closed, staff simply spread a cloth on a table or pull up a thin barrier.The store was left half open with no double locks or conspicuous alarms, indicating a low risk of theft.
5. Keep your cell phone or wallet in your back pocket
In busy places like Bugis Street or Gardens by the Bay, you will often find people walking casually with their cell phones or wallets tucked into the back pockets of their trousers.
They didn’t show any worries even though they were in a crowd.A local tour guide even assured that keeping your phone in your back pocket is a safe practice in the country.
6. Packages are left at the door
When the homeowner is not there, packages that arrive are often left on the doorstep for hours.The package does not move until the owner comes home.
Although this practice is common due to the safe environment, Singaporeans sometimes ask neighbors to help keep an eye on incoming packages as an extra precaution.
7. Sleep well on public transportation
In many countries, people who wake up after sleeping on public transportation will frantically check their luggage.However, in Singapore, people who sleep on the MRT or bus rarely panic about losing things;they actually panic more often because they miss the stopping station.
Even though it has a very high level of security, vigilance is still important.Crime can still happen if there is an opportunity.For example, a Thai tourist recently reported losing a luxury Richard Mille watch while visiting Singapore in early October, the case is still under police investigation.
(ana/wiw)
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