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Singaporeans explain to foreigner that kopi uncles are not rude, just straightforward
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Anna Maria Romero , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 10, 2026
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SINGAPORE: A man who has been living and working in Singapore for around 10 years said that after being away for a while, it can take some time to adjust, especially with behaviour that can be perceived as less than friendly. Hey, we get it. There are substantial differences between cultures, and...
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