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January 08, 2006
SINGAPORE -
Culture Cues for Gift Giving in Singapore
- Color is important regarding gifts. For Indians, red,
yellow, green are considered colors of happiness. Black and white
should be avoided.
- If you give money - odd numbers of currency are
preferred. This is considered to bring good luck.
- Don't give frangipanni flowers which may fool you.
They look like bridal bouquets and in Hawaii are often made to
make leis. In Singapore they are used for funerals.
- When giving a gift use your right hand.
- Centrepoint
- A very popular shopping mall on Orchard Road.
- Singaporeans will not open a gift in front of the
giver. If you give a gift to someone at their home - they will often
set it aside until you have departed. If you are provided a gift don't
open it in front of your host or friend. This may have the appearance
of greed.
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