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There is more to Singapore
than most people think<\/h3>\n

Food, pretty views, rooftop bars, luxury, Chinese, and no chewing gum. The stereotypes about Singapore are many. While stereotypes often are on to something, there is much more to Singapore than what most people think.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I used to live in Singapore for 2,5+ years and there is no place like it. To show of a different side,\u00a0 I asked my close Singaporean friend Khai to share what her hometown is really like, from a local point of view. <\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy this local Singapore guide.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Let’s start with some info about you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I enjoy my work in producing television and telling stories through different mediums. As a Singaporean, I am also obsessed with food.<\/p>\n

How would you describe the culture in Singapore?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

More diverse and eclectic than people realize. Every corner and pocket of Singapore that you go to, you\u2019ll find a different vibe.<\/p>\n

How would you describe Singapore?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Home.\u00a0 Singapore is not just what is shown on travelogues and tv shows. It has a lot of culture and history that needs to be experienced for yourself and that can be done by going to more local spots than touristy ones.<\/p>\n

What do you like most about Singapore?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Aside from my friends and family – I enjoy Singlish and our weird sense of humor. The work style is also very different from some places and can be quite unexpected.<\/p>\n

I love that we are efficient and that things move fast in the city. Also great that the generation today is working hard to preserve aspects of Singapore\u2019s identity and highlight the forgotten pockets in society.<\/p>\n

What are the downsides (if any)?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

What makes us efficient, unfortunately, comes at a cost. People are overworked and stressed a lot. For the middle class, it\u2019s still a struggle to keep up. There are also obvious distances between different sections of society which can be sad. It\u2019s also sad that there are not that many historical landmarks tying the city back to history before the colonial times.<\/p>\n

What are the most common stereotypes about Singapore and what do you think about them?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Three things people keep assuming about me because I\u2019m Singaporean:<\/p>\n