HAIRUNNIZA NURHIKMA DEWI ST.RIFKA DEVINTA FARIANTI GROUP 1
Business Culture in Singapore
OFFICE HOURS Offices to Monday to Friday. Banks to Monday to Friday. Some banks are also open on Saturdays and sundays. Shops: to daily
LANGUAGE English is the working language while the official languages are Chinese, malay and tamil. There is a local vernacular,singlish,wich is essentialy English generously peppered with local slang and dialects.
DRESS CODE The business dress code is formal. For men, it is customary to wear dark trousers, light-coloured long-sleeved shirts, and ties whereas women should wear a blouse with pants or skirt. Jackets are usually not required.
PUNCTUALITY Singaporeans are normaly punctual for their appointments and expects the same with others. Call them if you are unexpectedly late.
BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENTY When entertaining Malay associates (who are Muslim) avoid conducting business on Fridays or during the Ramadan (the Muslim fasting month).. When entertaining Malay associates (who are Muslim) avoid conducting business on Fridays or during the Ramadan (the Muslim fasting month)..
POWER MEALS Business breakfasts are rare in Singapore. Lunch is the preferred meal for business discussions. Spouses are rarely, if ever, invited to these power meals.
GREETINGS Greetings vary depending on the ethnic origin, age and gender of the interlocutor.
GIFTS Business gifts are rarely exchanged. One should be careful as gifts could be misinterpreted. When friendship is established, a gift will always be appreciated. Business gifts are rarely exchanged. One should be careful as gifts could be misinterpreted. When friendship is established, a gift will always be appreciated.
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