Is there a way to instantly tell if someone spent their childhood in Singapore?
That’s what a Xiaohongshu user sought to find out in a recent post titled, “What are some unique traits of kids who grow up in Singapore?”
Netizens were quick to jump in with their takes, with comments ranging from highly complimentary to ones that might make us feel a little too self-aware.
A number agreed that Singaporeans are polite — we know when to say “please” and “thank you,” and are proactive about holding doors and lifts open for others.
Some described Singaporeans as “rule-abiding” and “methodical,” noting that we have little trouble following rules and social norms. To them, this makes us logical and efficient, and compared to those who grew up in slower-paced countries, better able to get things done quickly.
They also observed that we “like to queue up” and do so patiently wherever we go.
