Top Things That Shock Foreigners in Singapore
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Күн бұрынMeet Sophia. She is from Moscow and has been living in Singapore for four and a half years. We talked about why Singaporeans like to have lunch early, their usual greetings throughout the day, and the surprising similarities between Russia and Singapore. Enjoy!
Sophia on LinkedIn: / sofia-dolbina-96bb1b37
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:30 Culture shocks in Singapore
01:28 Similarities between Singapore and Russia
02:45 First acquaintances in Singapore
03:25 About Food:)
07:27 What does Sophie miss from Russia
08:50 Blitz poll
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@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
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@benbarca Жыл бұрын
Do you have a gf? I would assume you dont with a face like that.
@jwjl79 Жыл бұрын
The last line absolutely killed!
@yanlucky7 Жыл бұрын
Yes we cancel ppl’s PR coz they dun like chicken rice. 😂
@RonLarhz Жыл бұрын
Do u mean it in a good way or bad way? This just reinforcing the notion that these foreigners just come here to rip benefit and not for long term,help grow sg.
@hamidisaidi2879 Жыл бұрын
This channel has been simply awesome. As a Singaporean, i find it fascinating to hear about what our foreign friends think about us. Sometimes, amidst the complains i may have about life here, it does brings me to a realisation of the good things we have here.
@ntrnovaking5059 Жыл бұрын
@@dim2389Nope. The government should not abolish the death penalty. Take drugs for example, drug is never a good thing and people take it. If people take drugs in their own countries, its fine cause its none of my business. But if they come to Singapore, they obey by our rules. If not for this death penalty, Singapore would be in complete chaos with any random people doing drugs on the street. I 100 percent support this death penalty. If people can't accept the death penalty, there's always a solution. Don't come to Singapore.
@danceoffAsh Жыл бұрын
We do have it good. Just that we need to take a breather and enjoy what Singapore has to offer from time to time ;)
@axianskin Жыл бұрын
I burst out laughing when she said local drinking coffee from plastic bag. I found it weird too when I was a kid. Because local coffee price is cheap, seller can’t provide the kind of paper cups like Starbucks. While traveling in Brazil, I also struggled with local culture of having late dinner after 9pm !
@leewn2319 Жыл бұрын
Actually the drinks in plastic bags is not so much about price of paper takeaway cup. It’s more for practical /mobility by delivery drivers, u can carry anywhere, hang in your car, bicycle handles, motorbikes, tree branches or anywhere convenient for construction workers etc.
@yangtzeling7468 Жыл бұрын
That singaporean colleague who brought her local food everyday is an angel. And yes. Indians do have their dinner later.
@danceoffAsh Жыл бұрын
8pm!
@yangtzeling7468 Жыл бұрын
@@danceoffAsh that’s late 🤣🤣🤣
@yangtzeling7468 Жыл бұрын
@@imsara_h yup !
@glennchua9043 Жыл бұрын
@@danceoffAsh much later than that, after 9ish
@dawnho7744 Жыл бұрын
Keep the videos coming, Max! 💗
@Amtran727 Жыл бұрын
Max, I love your channel. I am in the U.S. and I find this interview series very fascinating. It is so interesting to hear peoples perspectives from all over the world.
@josephtan4328 Жыл бұрын
Love the way she said Kopi O n Kopi C, sound so local❤❤❤
@drjennyli Жыл бұрын
Another great interview . Now I hope one day I can check out Moscow underground train. It does look beautiful.
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
Yeh, now need to wait a bit 😅
@garytan9699 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos Max! Btw, Sophia meant "Old Chang Kee" at 4:32, just fyi. Thank you for the awesome work!
@kris_tan Жыл бұрын
❤️ every time you post!! I look forward to all your videos.
@MrBrotigan Жыл бұрын
Me too)
@syarifahnajwa5491 Жыл бұрын
Yeah ..me too. Thnks Max😊
@humanshieldz Жыл бұрын
Usually to avoid the queue for early lunch but i choose to eat late lunch to avoid the queue AND have a shorter working afternoon cos after lunch you are usually sleepy :D As a Singaporean, i also find Russian and Asian culture quiet similar in some ways.
@Kindaichi83 Жыл бұрын
1. As a Singaporean, if somebody greets me every 10 mins I would be weirded out too. 2. We do eat at the office desk too. Not every office has a big pantry to eat in, especially when you're working in SMEs. When you tabao back office and the pantry is full, you can only eat at your desk. Also some people like to eat while watching videos/browsing the net with their work PC. 3. Not every Singaporean can take spicy food either. You definitely have a choice when you order food in Singapore. Just tell them no chili. By the way, Mala is considered quite spicy even by Singapore standards. It's originated from Sichuan and the name "Mala" literally translates to Spicy and numb. 4. Lunch timing usually varies for different people. Some people just prefer to eat at odd timings to avoid the queue. But most people definitely eat between 12-2pm judging from the crowd.
@kohsoonhee9981 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you like it here in Sg, the Weather ... Food wise, I guess you still got plenty to learn. Like what is Really nice... Why some stalls in a Hawker Center got people in the Queue.... these are the Secret you have to find out... though the working culture here is kind of different from other countries. But we are trying to Balance it. We call it Work Life Balance... And we are still working on it. Hope you can adapt. Hope to see you around.
@purplecupcake123 Жыл бұрын
Hi Max I think it’d be a great idea to bring together some local and foreign friends together for a conversation for one of your videos! 👍🏼 Singaporean here and i’ve been loving your videos
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@bminton3291 Жыл бұрын
Moscow subway is beautiful.
@littlepixie2023 Жыл бұрын
@Max Chernov *Hi Max, where is this place that you filmed your interview?* *I can hear occasional nice piano music being played in the background.* 🙂❤🎼🎶🎹🎵
@chiehloong Жыл бұрын
Asia Square
@cukcan Жыл бұрын
I hope I can find a job in Singapore very soon. I really would like to live and work there. Greetings from Turkey.
@applehead7942 Жыл бұрын
ohmygosh i love turkiye!!!! been wanting to go there but always dread the long flight 😂
@cukcan Жыл бұрын
@@applehead7942 there is direct flight from tr- sg 11 hours though.. Hope you can visit here some day and hope I can find a job and settle there
@applehead7942 Жыл бұрын
@@cukcan yeah there is a direct flight!! But it’s the 11 hours i cant stand hahahaha. Most foreigners dont wish to retire and settle down here due to high rents and expensive healthcare (foreigners have no subsidy and they have to pay in full unless u have insurance?). But u can try! Wish u all the best 😬
@jeremyemilio9378 Жыл бұрын
Turkish girls very beautiful 😍😍😍 I wanna find a wife from turkiye😍🤣😂
@AndorranStairway Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Of all the people I've spoken to, the Russians were the ones who have been the least fond of Singapore, but their complaints made a lot of sense to me. Singapore is a polar opposite to Russia in many ways: climate, country size, and food. My former Russian colleagues couldn't wait to go back to Russia where they didn't have to live in such a cramped city anymore! These days, I don't expect many Russians to be fond of Singapore considering Singapore decided to impose sanctions on Russia for the "special military operation", a move fairly gung-ho move considering Singapore usually errs on the side of diplomacy. I'm also aware that there is a popular video by a Russian KZfaqr about Singapore's underground that exaggerates quite a fair bit, which is more negative PR for Singapore presented to Russian speakers. Still, I hope to see more interviews with Russians about how they view Singapore, be it positive or negative!
@jeremyemilio9378 Жыл бұрын
If they don't like it they can gtfo back home those chaoangmoh amdk
@mmoussa855 8 ай бұрын
I love the piano in the background. Is it your music added as a track or do they have music playing in that place?
@MaxChernov 8 ай бұрын
later
@onefrog8023 Жыл бұрын
Moscow underground is indeed beautiful!
@veronikakhan5582 Жыл бұрын
However, in terms of functionality, comfort and safety MRT is still better.
@rozyue1177 20 күн бұрын
Interesting to find out what foreigners think of Singapore and it’s people Do a video of what Singaporeans think of Foreigners …..
@honeygoseyney2421 Жыл бұрын
Awww chicken rice...i want my PR. Oklah oklah u can have it!
@whatajoke8497 Жыл бұрын
Some people go out for lunch early to beat the lunchtime crowd. Also, sometimes some companies have this unspoken rule of staggering the lunch time for their employees so that the office is never left empty. Someone is there to take any calls that may come in during that period.
@davidnhc Жыл бұрын
I hope she gets her PR.
@jemchan Жыл бұрын
I love your fascination about my country
@pengseahang946 Ай бұрын
👍❤❤❤
@Grimsg Жыл бұрын
Hhahah one reason folks get lunch at 11:30am is because places get INSNAELY CROWDED at 12pm especially in the CBD. So you either eat really early or you get lunch late. I've tuned myself to get lunch later from 1pm+ because 12pm - 12:30pm is MADNESS in terms of crowds. I'm one of the rare SG folks who don't really do spicy because I don't really enjoy it, also I've found I'm a supertaster, so spicy causes me more pain than other people, which is why I don't do spicy food very much.
@EIJIHS 11 ай бұрын
LOL! she got me at "I want my PR"
@syarifahnajwa5491 Жыл бұрын
She's beautiful. Btw most russian are good looking😊
@amyg1073 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@maychua3465 7 ай бұрын
I am a local and shocked to hear her colleagues greeted her each time they met her...perhaps cause she is sweet and pretty looking. Here in our country, even our colleagues wouldnt do so to one another. I somehow believed many Singaporeans ❤ and treated foreigners (esp from Western countries) in a better polite way. I had experienced a few such cases. I was behind this Eurasian guy at a 7-Eleven..He waa just like all customers, not chatty with the cashier at all and just getting his stuff. The young lady was so friendly and sweet asking him if he wanted a plastic bag (no charge then). When it was my turn, I asked in a polite nice way for a plastic bag. Oh gosh, u should have seen her face..black as charcoal and just put the plastic bag on the table in a very rude way..I was so 😡pissed off I felt like turninf her into a frog..Of course I said thank you though really unwillingly Another incident was at NTUC I frequent...a cashier who always had a stuck up face said to a Western lady "bye" after the lady paid the products..Well I was 😯so surprised. Sorry for stating my such comments which might aroused many 😡😡😡from Singaporeans..
@joycehamsters3452 Жыл бұрын
No, no, it’s because you look pretty, you are pleasant in their eyes 😄
@prolikereal2 Жыл бұрын
Wanted to say this. Not normal for people to greet u hi sophia so often
@samirkotecha9481 Жыл бұрын
Late night eating wow. I would not able eat a heavy meal after 6.00pm unless I am going out for a meal. Sophia I wanted to ask did you ever have a Indian meal in Moscow as I have heard that there are Indians restaurants & people living in Moscow.
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
a lot. living and studying in unis especially
@TemplarLove Жыл бұрын
During my NS time 10 years ago, we had early dinner at 4pm 🤣
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
what haha
@malvinatan6828 Жыл бұрын
I remember my boy in NS saying there were occasions like that!
@TemplarLove Жыл бұрын
Not lying 🤣
@mscommerce Жыл бұрын
Singapore and Russia are total opposites, in terms of spaciousness, and climate. I'd love to have more space, and a drier. cooler climate!
@vieworama8188 Жыл бұрын
As someone who worked in the fnb industry, chinese would eat dinner at 6~8pm, while indians would have dinner after 9pm
@malvinatan6828 Жыл бұрын
MRT or Moscow Underground? I said the same words as Sophia did at the same time! 😂
@harisadu8998 Жыл бұрын
Indians do eat late Max, my family in India eats after 9 on regular days.
@limian3599 Жыл бұрын
1130, time to have 2nd coffee and accept reality 😂😂😂😂 SG goes : let's go to that nasi padang! We HAVE to!
@wakaoeh Жыл бұрын
pleasant chiobu.
@3sniper Жыл бұрын
Where is the location of this interview? Looks very new.
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
Next to MBFC
@axianskin Жыл бұрын
Asia Square tower, below the food court 😎
@hermdude Жыл бұрын
4:32 Old Chang Kee, not all Chuan Kee 😂
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
yeh our bad, thanks
@pigmoonk2545 Жыл бұрын
she is quite pretty.
@ip3vk Жыл бұрын
Yes, indians have their dinner quite late, around 10pm.
@sneo7470 Жыл бұрын
👍👏💪🇸🇬
@andrea9797mdd 11 күн бұрын
I'm Singaporean and I don't get the food obsession. I mean, I enjoy eating but not thinking and talking about food ALL THE TIME
@liewchengyeh Жыл бұрын
She have a very good English vocab.... ** Must be a academic pro before she go into work force....
@liewchengyeh Жыл бұрын
Also she have very beautiful BLUE EYES
@safuwanfauzi5014 Жыл бұрын
Singapore food are Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese(China) food, Nasi Lemak=Peninsular Malaysia Malays, Char kway teow=Malaysian Chinese food, Cendol, Satay, Tempe=Indonesia(Java Island), Bak kut teh = South China,Fujian, Hainanese Chicken Rice = Hainan, South China, Dumplings = North China.
@harisadu8998 Жыл бұрын
Who is getting married and having kids though?
@Asdfgh681 Жыл бұрын
Having a second coffee & accept the reality 😂😂😂😂😂
@Gurugurustan Ай бұрын
The Hi Sophia part.... I don't think Singaporeans greet local Singaporeans that way lol.
@jeremyemilio9378 11 ай бұрын
This interview should have been in russian with English subtitles.i believe it would be better since thats their mother tongue
@AR-ek1jr Жыл бұрын
When she talked about how Asian culture is similar to Russian culture, im like....isn't Russia part of Asia...
@masterweaver Жыл бұрын
I think Sophia work in the same place with the same colleagues for the 4.5 years as quite a lot of her assumption about Singapore does not apply in all work places.
@brunoheggli2888 Жыл бұрын
Why you only talk about Singapore?
@prolikereal2 Жыл бұрын
Not true. Ppl do eat at their desk. Quite common. And as for hi sophia. Well depend
@mercuryscioable Жыл бұрын
Ok this one pass, give PR pls
@Liamwillowyam Ай бұрын
Exactly singapore like europe ways gov.
@TheMscandy123 Жыл бұрын
singaporean greets you? thats new. The Singaporean culture I'm used too as a local passing person, they are cold and wouldn't even bother to greet you LOL, they would pretend to not see you if they could. (I've been here for 15 years)
@hayyana Жыл бұрын
No, food in Singapore is not really 24 hr. You have to visit Taiwan, Hong Kong or Thailand. Singapore is actually very quiet at night compared to other Asian countries.
@SuccessforLifester Жыл бұрын
No wonder my indian nationals neighbours always eat their dinner late like 10 to 11 pm
@clare1072 Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, mala pot will not be my choice 😅
@malvinatan6828 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Not all of us like spicy food. For a Chinese, I hate Mala and take chili just rarely with my chicken rice.
@syarifahnajwa5491 Жыл бұрын
Yeah..not my choice either.
@prolikereal2 Жыл бұрын
Yes not every singaporean eat mala not a very local dish
@jeremyemilio9378 Жыл бұрын
It's Chinaman food,no Singaporean food
@BasilLeaf_ Жыл бұрын
Wait till she sees coffee being drank from a milk tin can and people putting butter in the coffee
@ctgctg1 Жыл бұрын
Wrong. Multigenerational families are very common in the west too. Likely due to the multi-ethnic population!
@ivanteo1973 Жыл бұрын
Well you have to understand that there isn't much things you can do in Singapore besides eating. So eating becomes its a national hobbie. and people are willing to queue because it will help them past time.
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
Absolutely not true :)
@ivanteo1973 Жыл бұрын
@@MaxChernov oh I forgot. Another national hobby is travelling, out of Singapore.
@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын
U don't know how to find things to do in sg lah. 😂
@ivanteo1973 Жыл бұрын
@@Jack-hy2ki e.g. eating?😂
@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын
@ivanteo1973 there is hiking, camping, Go-Karts, clubbing (got ang mo club, Chinese club, Vietnam club and Thai club), rock climbing, cycling, fishing, gambling, shopping, Cafe hopping, prawning, watch concert, watch plays, u want prostituting also have, swimming, KTV( got cheap till super ex one), kayaking, got 3 zoos, bird park and the list goes on and on.
@etphonehome6950 Жыл бұрын
Hi, its true that every Singaporean is a foodie but across the causeway, the Malaysians are all food critics. Dont believe? Tell Malaysians that a particular food in SG tastes nice and next moment MY will reply theirs is better. hahaha
@patrickkam7174 Жыл бұрын
Ou no food again.. Malaysian coming in now beware
@Gorgor9651 Жыл бұрын
Malaysia fly, hard to chase away
@paparoti4006 Жыл бұрын
Many Money U
@cherie4665 Жыл бұрын
Malaysian here. I might actually choose pelmenis here 9:01, and that thought makes me feel like I've betrayed the entire region lol
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
😂
@noproblematallmate Ай бұрын
When 2 Russians talk, I expect Russian accent 😂
@rozyue1177 20 күн бұрын
The Hermitage is AWESOME ….! The Russian revolution was inevitable ….!
@jason-us8pc Жыл бұрын
SECURITY AND HOMELESSNESS YOU CANNOT BEAT IT ELSEWHERE?
@philipchan79 Жыл бұрын
Red alert ! Red alert !
@alinat8642 Жыл бұрын
The video does not look and feel like any one before, and not in a good way, sadly...
@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын
I’m sad 🥲
@ExcaIan Жыл бұрын
I thought this format was fantastic! Simple, to the point, a lot of focus was on the interviewee and it gave some interesting insight on how Russians are more family oriented than I expected. What didn't you like about it?
@Laughandsong Жыл бұрын
What's also good to see is that a lot of Russians are leaving Russia.
@mysterioanonymous3206 Жыл бұрын
Everyone is a foodie.... Because there's nothing else to do except shopping Gucci belts for 400 usd. You're welcome.
@FazShara Жыл бұрын
singaporean are foodies????😅😅😅
@kaiserlow652 Жыл бұрын
why not?
@hayyana Жыл бұрын
No, food in Singapore is not really 24 hr. You have to visit Taiwan, Hong Kong or Thailand. Singapore is actually very quiet at night compared to other Asian countries.
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