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CultureShock! Singapore. A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

CultureShock! Singapore takes you inside the tiny island nation at the tip of the Malaysian archipelago and pulls back the veneer on a country that is both Asian and Western at the same time. Discover how this multi-racial society manages to work like clockwork despite its disparate backgrounds, and find out how to deal with the people’s kiasu attitude. Through this book—filled with practical information and tips for everyday living—you will learn more about the different local and ethnic customs and beliefs, and be introduced to its diverse and mouth-watering cuisine. CultureShock! Singapore is the definitive read for anyone who wants to settle easily into Singaporean society and it will have you understanding Singlish in no time.
419 printed pages
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  • natalia83044has quoted8 years ago
    Scheme for Housing of Foreign Talents (sHiFT)
    In 1997, the large local corporation Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) launched the Scheme for Housing of Foreign Talent (sHiFT). A wide range of public housing apartments, houses and dormitory units specially aimed for foreign talents and workers are available for rent at affordable rates. Apartments are unfurnished. For more information and application forms visit their website at:
    http://www.jtc.gov.sg
  • natalia83044has quoted8 years ago
    The classified section in the The Straits Times (the local English newspaper) or the Lianhe Zaobao (the main Chinese newspaper) is the best place to look for rooms and flats to rent.
  • natalia83044has quoted8 years ago
    Website: http://www.moveandstay.com/singapore

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