Singaporeans might not show their affection too much, since many locals are reserved, but they do so in other ways through heartwarming actions and non-verbal cues. This behaviour is often seen as a result of cultural values, multiculturalism, and the social structures we grow up with. From kind gestures, to gift giving, helping one another in times of need, hotheaded moms asking ”have you eaten yet?”, and stubborn dads driving you anywhere you want no matter the time of day…there are many other ways to express love without words in Singapore. With this mind, we asked our followers on Instagram to tell us indirect ways Singaporeans say ”I Love You” – and boy did you guys deliver some fantastic answers.
Here are 10 ways Singaporeans show their love and affection without saying ”I Love You ” according to YOU:
- ”You eat already?”
- ”You want some fruit?”
- ”Got an umbrella, outside got sun, and sun?”
- ”Ah boy, come, come, I cook”
- ”You got enough pocket money?”
- ”Jiak Bao Be” (angry voice)
- Drives you around anytime of the day without complaining
- Waits up at night to make sure you are safe
- ”Tonight come back for dinner or not?”
- ”Come with me to (place), I treat you”
Certainly, expressions of affection goes beyond verbal declarations in Singapore. Nevertheless, your loved ones absolutely adore you even if they don’t use traditional words to express it to you. Did you miss our question on social media? Let us known via our social media channels what other ways people in Singapore express their love without words.
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