Local Etiquette for Visitors to Note in Singapore

Dressing: Dress appropriately when visiting temples and mosques.
Removal of Shoes: It is common practice to remove one’s shoes or sandals when entering temples and mosques, as well as local homes.

Use of Hand to eat or pass food: The right hand is used when eating an Indian or Malay meal.

Chinese Meal: It is a taboo to stick your chopsticks into your food. If you are served with two spoons, remember: the Chinese porcelain one is used for eating, while the other – usually a silver one with a longer handle - is used for serving.