How to Spot a Singaporean Overseas

You won’t go wrong if you look out for these traits, says the Challenge Department of National Identity Building.
How to Spot a Singaporean Overseas

1. Wherever he goes he checks for free Wifi.

2. And of course, the moment he speaks. Cannot miss that Singlish accent lah.

3. The true-blue Singaporean always looks for a dustbin to bin his rubbish. It’s a fine habit!

4. In his luggage you are likely to find: Chili sauce, belacan, instant 3-in-1 coffee packets, instant noodles, S-hooks, sour plums, an assortment of charging cables for his many IT gadgets, and plastic bags.


Need We Say More?

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  • POSTED ON
    Nov 27, 2013
  • ILLUSTRATION BY
    Maggie Lee
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