Greeting in Singapore
Shake hands with everyone present at a business meeting or social occasion. Shake hands again when leaving. Your handshake should be firm.
Singaporeans may bow slightly as they shake your hand. Many Westerners are generally taller than Singaporeans, so it would be polite to give a small bow. A slight bow for Chinese or older people is polite.
Singapore |
English |
Thai |
Nihao | Hello | สวัสดี |
Chao Chang Hao | Good morning | สวัสดีตอนเช้า |
Xia wu hao | Good afternoon | สวัสดีตอนกลางวัน |
Wan Chang Nao | Good evening | สวัสดีตอนเย็น |
Nihao? | How are you ? | เป็นอย่างไรบ้าง? |
Tui bo pee! | Sorry! | ขอโทษ! |
Xia Xia | Thank You | ขอบคุณ |
Zai Jian | Goodbye | ลาก่อน |
