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Singapore Business Etiquette
Singapore Business Etiquette
Singapore Business Etiquette
ETIQUETTE IN
SINGAPORE
Prepare yourself for a rich cultural
experience
DRESSING
RIGHT
PUNCTUALITY
TO BOW OR NOT TO BOW? Bowing is
unnecessary unless a
specific culture
requires it
LANGUAGE
English is the working language
while the official languages are
Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
BUSINES
S CARDS
The best way to exchange
cards is by using both hands.
NEGOTIATIONS
GIFT GIVING
Gift giving is a common way of expressing
thanks. Small business-related gifts such as a
pen with the company logo would be sufficient
BUSINESS
The inviting party
of a business
social event
ENTERTAINMENT
usually picks up
the bill.
Thank you for attention
Feel free to ask questions