Country Information: Singapore
●The Singaporean Mindt
●Characteristics of Society
●Lifestyle & Aspirations
●The Esntials (10 Key Tips)
●Working with the Singaporeans
●Making a Good Impression
●Business Etiquette
●Business Meeting Culture
未成年保护手抄报内容●Motivating Others
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●Effective Prentations
●Managing Relationships
The Singaporean Mindt
Singaporeans have been indoctrinated with the core Asian value of hard work. The modern founding father of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has always maintained hard work and meritocracy bad on individual efforts and ensured individual recognition. Although many who enjoyed the 'merits' in the past were Chine, nowadays, more and more Malays and Indians are being recruited and recognid.
Singapore is a country filled with Eastern tradition with Western practice, which makes it
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询证函difficult to generali about the ethics of the various ethnic groups. Traditional Confucian ethics cannot, for example, always be applied to Chine Singaporeans. Even the new generation Malays and Indians are quite different from their counterparts from Malaysia and India respectively. Although each group works hard to maintain its cultural traditions while building a modern cohesive society, Singaporeans of younger generation think of themlves as Singaporean first, and as Chine, Malay or Indian cond.
to top Characteristics of Society
Singapore is a multi-ethnic society in which the different ethnic groups – predominantly Chine, Indian and Malay – are encouraged to maintain their cultural identity, religion and traditions. Singaporeans, despite their emingly western lifestyle, e themlves as
esntially Asian. The government even emphasis
‘core values’ to be embraced by Singaporean
nationals, to help stop any drift towards the ‘superficial’
Western ideologies. The include emphasising
community over lf, valuing the family, resolving
issues through the arch for connsus rather than
contention, and promoting racial and religious
tolerance.
Singapore is a multi-racial society, but while it is
Chine-dominated, Singapore is not a ‘Chine’society. Ethnic boundaries are beginning to blur as the country matures and new generations grow up. There is a sizeable expatriate population of Americans, British, Australians and New Zealanders. Racial discrimination is a rious offence in Singapore.
to top Lifestyle & Aspirations
Singapore has a high standard of living and a lot to do packed into a small space. With their natural interest in lf-improvement, Singaporeans embrace sports, the arts and a wide range of clubs and societies. As well as social clubs, the island has plenty of networking associations, country clubs (for locals as well as ex-pats), international associations and a busy alumni network.
Most popular leisure activities include:
●Sport: Singapore is sports-mad, whether it’s golf,
yachting or competitive sports at the numerous
country clubs.
●Listening to music: there is a lively nightlife scene
with state of the art clubs and live music venues. An
arts festival is held every June.
我的志愿●Reading: Singapore has an impressive array of
public libraries and es itlf as a global media
centre. Over 5,500 foreign magazines can be bought
here.
●Going out with friends: excellent public transport, the
safety of walking around at night and high standard
of living adds up to a lively social scene.
●Visiting the cinema: Singapore has over 140
cinemas. English-language films have Chine subtitles and vice versa. There is an
annual film festival, showcasing over 300 movies.
●Swimming: many Singaporeans belong to country clubs with pools. Spas are also
increasingly popular, particularly tho embracing eastern philosophies like Ayurveda.
●Shopping: Singapore is one of the main shopping centres of south-east Asia.
●Travelling within the region: Many Singaporeans visit the outlying islands at
weekends, or take a short trip to the nearby Indonesian islands, or to Malaysia.
●Family activities: the island has a great choice of attractions which provide an
心率正常值表environment for fun as well as learning, including the Jurong Reptile Park, Sentosa
Island, the Science Centre, the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. Multi-generation
families will spend a lot of time together outside working hours.
to top The Esntials (10 Key Tips)
1. Understand the concept of 'face', a mask of personal
dignity. This must be maintained at all times, and no
action should be taken that will cau somebody el
to lo face.
2. Exerci modesty and humility at all times.
3. Singapore is a multi ethnic society where Chine,
Malay and Indian traditions coexist beneath a surface
of a Western cosmopoilitan environment. It is
important to acknowledge and respect this local
diversity.
4. Learn the difference between yes and no - an outright
yes means 'yes', a hesitant yes or an excu possibly
means 'no.
5. Expect any negotiation to take some time, a lot of
relationship-building and veral visits.
6. Always be prepared with quality prentation materials and be able to answer
questions on follow-up and after-sales rvice.
7. Be deferential and respectful to older people; niority is revered in Singapore.
8. Many Asians believe that Westerners are always in a hurry and this may be ud
against you in a negotiating situation, so do not be pressurid.
9. Meetings are formal and follow a t agenda. Prepare thoroughly and let your
counterparts know beforehand who will be attending and the rank they hold.
10. After-sales rvice and follow-up are important; Singaporeans can be demanding
consumers with high standards.
to top Working with the Singaporeans
Singapore is very much a hybrid culture, where individuals are compelled to be 'culturally correct' in a family tting while being very much western-orientated in a business tting. Many examples can be en of Chine Singaporeans failing as much as Westerners do in
China and Indians generally not being able to crack into Indian
business and Malays are not considered as 'proper' Muslims
in Malaysia or Indonesia. A recent study has found more
western-bad concepts in doing business in Singapore than
any other Asian country. Having said this, the Chine concept
of 'saving face' is deeply ingrained and should never be
discounted. So while you should not assume that a Chine
Singaporean is like a Chine person from the People's
Republic, never assume that Singaporeans have purely
Western ideals. They are uniquely Singaporean.
When working in Singapore, understand the meaning of implicit
communication and the value of politeness and formality. Learn
to build personal relationships in business, which will take time, as will negotiations and decision-making. Expect to work with multicultural teams, where strong leadership and direction is required.
to top Making a Good Impression
Singaporeans will be impresd by someone who is well-dresd, courteous, calm and efficient. Getting worked up and displaying emotion is frowned upon, as is doing or saying anything that will cau another person to lo face. Tact, diplomacy and implicitness rather than directness are important at all times. Entertainment is likely to be bad around eating
rather than merely drinking, and dignity must be maintained at
all times.
You will impress a Singaporean negotiating team by avoiding
the typical Western traits of impatience, or revealing too much
of your personality.
Taking time to build a relationship is important, and while you
may bond over drinks after work, a slightly cool, impersonal
attitude works best around the negotiating table.
When working with a team, be sure to understand the company
hierarchy and your place in it. Be aware of the individual team members' need for harmony.
Do not push people to take hold of power they are not ud to having. Above all, understand the multicultural nature of Singapore and the different ethnic nsibilities of team members.
to top Business Etiquette
Although Singapore may appear to be westernid, Asian etiquette tends to apply in many situations, where considerable courtesy is expected. Handshakes (softer and longer than in the West) are followed immediately by a swap of business cards. The more forceful Western style is often perceived as rude. Singaporeans prize the appearance of riousness and modesty, playing down success and achievements.
Business cards
The exchange of business cards is important and
formal. Prent your card with both hands and bow
slightly as you hand it to someone. Accept their card
with both hands, too. During a meeting, have the otherRoot卸载>元宵节的古诗词
person’s card face upward on the table beside you.
Having cards translated into Chine is not esntial
but can be helpful. U a title like Doctor or Professor
on your card.
Body language
Singaporeans are not particularly tactile, whatever their ethnic origin. Apart from shaking hands, there is very little physical contact in public. A comfortable distance from somebody el is two or three feet.
