As said before, you should have just left a small item (ie tissue/disinfectant wipe packet etc) on the table at the hawkers centre. Its called chope-ing, and it "reserves" the table for you. Saying that, probably only Singaporeans or travellers who know would leave the table alone
In Singapore, you leave a packet of tissues or some other item to indicate the table has been taken and you can then go get your food. I sometimes leave my ear phones on the table or a bunch of keys. Some people leave their phones as SG is considered very safe but even that’s a step too far for me. It’s a pity you isn’t take he train from the airport it would have cut your travelling time quite a bit. On the flip side, you wouldn’t have seen much of the cityscape as the train is mostly underground.
@@ashmarsim I'm learning that from the comments and I wish I'd known at the time because it would have alleviated some of my stress. But try telling an anxious american that in the moment- we dont trust people 😅
As an American, I can tell you that our cities are perfect, our way of life is perfect, and our society is perfect. We don't need to learn from anyone. Other countries need to learn from us. That's why people from all over the world want to migrate to America. The U.S. is as perfect as it comes.
No one and no place is perfect. If more people can be more open minded, let go of their ego and communicate and learn from each other, the world would be a much better place. Spoken by someone who's lived in both Asia and North America.
Just grab your food and ask if you can join them at the table if you see an empty seat. We are quite friendly, so all you needed was to ask for help.
Like for the tangent about how the West can learn alot from Singapore's clever planning
Excellent!
As said before, you should have just left a small item (ie tissue/disinfectant wipe packet etc) on the table at the hawkers centre. Its called chope-ing, and it "reserves" the table for you. Saying that, probably only Singaporeans or travellers who know would leave the table alone
In Singapore, you leave a packet of tissues or some other item to indicate the table has been taken and you can then go get your food.
I sometimes leave my ear phones on the table or a bunch of keys. Some people leave their phones as SG is considered very safe but even that’s a step too far for me.
It’s a pity you isn’t take he train from the airport it would have cut your travelling time quite a bit. On the flip side, you wouldn’t have seen much of the cityscape as the train is mostly underground.
glad you enjoyed singapore
Actually, in Singapore you CAN leave your things and go get your food. Locals do it all the time.
@@ashmarsim I'm learning that from the comments and I wish I'd known at the time because it would have alleviated some of my stress. But try telling an anxious american that in the moment- we dont trust people 😅
Girl, leave your things at the table. Nobody's gonna take it
As an American, I can tell you that our cities are perfect, our way of life is perfect, and our society is perfect. We don't need to learn from anyone. Other countries need to learn from us. That's why people from all over the world want to migrate to America. The U.S. is as perfect as it comes.
Notice something about her video? I didn't see a single homeless person.
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No one and no place is perfect.
If more people can be more open minded, let go of their ego and communicate and learn from each other, the world would be a much better place.
Spoken by someone who's lived in both Asia and North America.
Hey Anna, it was a great video. By the way is there any way to get your email ?