Do Singaporeans Dress More Formally Than Malaysians When Travelling?

While Mark didn’t elaborate on exactly what makes Singaporeans look more put together, he said the difference is obvious enough for hotel staff to notice.

But it wasn’t just the fashion choices that set Singaporeans apart. 

“Singaporeans mainly speak English and Mandarin. Malaysians mix everything in one sentence, including English, Mandarin, Hokkien, even Malay and Cantonese,” Mark continued. 

They also mentioned Singaporeans have a habit of asking all their questions at once, so efficiently that we can sometimes come across as being in a hurry.

In the comments section, Singaporeans agreed wholeheartedly. “Yes, Singaporeans on holiday will dress properly out of respect for the country,” a netizen said.

Others mentioned Singaporeans generally make a little more effort with their appearance when travelling.

Of course, not everyone was convinced.

Some pointed out that Singaporeans choose comfort over fashion when they’re on a flight. Others joked that we’re only well-dressed because we’ve all been shopping at the same Japanese retailer.