Why we like Singapore

The ‘we’ refers to us Indians.  Lots of expats living in Singapore describe it as a ‘regime’ led by ‘control freaks’. Everything is so bloody organized, controlled and planned in this nice land. So is it bad? There is less chaos, well visibly less, I’m sure they have their problems, but they manage to keep it hush hush. To the visiting tourist this place seems so nice and peaceful.

Lots of Indian tourists prefer to head towards Singapore. Seriously Singapore flights are full with families looking for a ‘nice’ fun holiday.

So why is it that tons and tons of Indians love Singapore? Is ‘our definition of fun different? Is it because it’s got everything we haven’t but desperately want.

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It’s safe

It’s clean

It’s small [tiny]

It’s organized [ok regulated]

Good public transport

The bus stops at the bus stop

Cars stop when the traffic lights turn red

People aren’t out to cheat or kill you

You can walk around in this city!! [So what if it’s humid]

Cabbies don’t go round and round before dropping you off in the same block!

You don’t get mugged or manhandled [at least that’s the perception]

People are more interested in white collar crimes

English isn’t their first and only language.

They grant us a visa in the first go!!!!! Ha ha ha 

This brings me back to our definition of fun. I think we are desperately seeking ‘certainty’ in our lives.  We want to be able to know that we won’t get left behind if we miss the 10.05 bus. We want to know that the missus can go out on her own, or with the men and no one will get drunk and try and act smart.

I think we’re desperately seeking security and certainty in our surroundings.