For the past few days, I have had the chance to learn about Singapore’s culture. For example, people do not walk and drink/eat at the same time. Additionally, the selling of gum is illegal because they want to make efforts in keeping their country clean. Local governments create laws and regulations to keep their environment clean and sustainable. On the other hand, most Singaporeans use public transportation instead of cars, due to the government’s efforts in regulating the number of cars within the country. To own a car, locals must purchase a certificate that permits them to own a car, which can cost about sgd$100,000 for the certificate alone. The country cares a lot about the environment and the impacts of global warming. Since Singapore is close to the equator, they have to work extra hard to prevent climate change before they face unreversal damages. Additionally, I noticed that when people wait for the bus, the people who are entering must wait on the side and let the people inside the bus come out. Typically, there are red and green indicators on the ground to show the flow of people entering and exiting the train. On trains and buses, there are seats known as, “priority seating,” giving preference to those who may need to sit down, such as pregnant women or the elderly. Singapore is extremely big on efficiency. In train stations and malls, when people are standing on the escalator, they typically will stand on the left side to let those who want to pass on the right side. In a small country, the people always find a way to keep going, keep the environment clean, and care for others.
