8 Things All Singaporeans Have Done But Would Never Admit To

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There are many things that Singaporeans are great at, then, there are things that Singaporeans do that are considerably unsightly. Sure, we hardly ever litter due to our strict laws, but we also take one too many napkins from McDonald’s and Starbucks to keep in our bags for “future use”.

These “bad” things aren’t necessarily horrific but they are definitely habits and actions that most Singaporeans would never admit to doing. Trust us, you probably would have done most of these 8 Things All Singaporeans Have Done But Would Never Admit To.

#1 ALMOST BOARDING A ‘DO NOT BOARD’ TRAIN

You know how sometimes you get zoned out from using your phones and you miss the sign that reads ‘Do Not Board’ on the overhead screen at MRT Stations? Then, you embarrassingly take steps forward, wanting to board the train when the doors are not opening and you have that swift moment of realisation that you just fooled yourself in front of everyone waiting at the platform?

Yup, we have all been there.

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#2 ASKING FOR 10 EXTRA SAUCES AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS

McDonald’s are smart enough to charge for curry sauce now, but that doesn’t stop Singaporeans from asking for 10 packets of chilli sauce and 10 packets of ketchup. Not like you can eat a lot, but you know, bring it home in case you need it for supper. We all know that one person in our social circle who does this.

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#3 HOLDING UP A LONG QUEUE BECAUSE YOUR EZ-LINK CARD DOESN’T WORK

This usually happens when you either forget to top up your EZ-Link Cards, or the system fails you. Whatever it is, you would be greeted by angry commuters, cursing you under their breath. Imagine this happening to you during peak hours!

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#4 KEEPING THE WET TISSUES FROM RESTAURANTS IN YOUR BAG

Especially if they look this good. Some restaurants charge for their wet tissues, some are complimentary. Whatever it is, if it is not used during the meal, it usually goes discreetly into the pocket or hand bags.

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#5 MISTAKENLY SPOT A “PREGNANT LADY” ON THE MRT

Imagine giving up your seat for someone whom you thought was pregnant but it turns out that they’re not (yes, they are probably just fat). I wonder who feels more embarrassed – you, or the supposed pregnant lady.

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#6 QUEUE FOR HOURS FOR A LIMITED EDITION MCDONALD’S TOY

There is something about owning something that is limited edition that gets everyone going. We are still not entirely sure why people will queue for a day or half for a toy, but hey, if it’s Hello Kitty, you can probably resell it on the black market for at least two times the price you got it for!

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#7 “CHOPE” A TABLE WITH A PACKET OF TISSUE PAPER

Only in Singapore will you see people reserving tables/ seats with a packet of tissue paper. We are so used to it that we immediately acknowledge that the table/ seat is taken. That said, it is also pretty amusing to see how visitors and tourists get all confused when they are told that those tables/ seats are reserved. Like, “how would I know?!”

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#8 ‘KIASU’ SHOPPING WHENEVER THERE ARE SALES

Here comes another ugly side of people, when you see people actually running into shops and grabbing everything that they see on the sale racks. With the start of the annual Great Singapore Sales this year, rampage ensues. Embrace yourselves, guys. If you get pushed or hit by a huge bag, it is “your fault” for blocking the way, ok?