Houswarming Party Etiquette in Singapore

Dear Uncle Chung,

I was invited to a housewarming party recently, thus I would like to ask a few general questions here because I think other people might be interested as well.

Information I've collected from the internet so far:

General Gifts ideas:
1. things they might need for their new home (water boiler, frying pan, etc)
2. food/drinks to be consumed at the party (wine, appetizer, etc)
3. things to decorate their new home (flowers, photo frames, etc)
4. gifts related to your cultural background (remember to explain to the host what your gift means)

Dress Code:
Smart Casual or Casual


My questions are more concerned about the Singapore cultural background as I couldn't find much information from the internet：
1. Is there any gifts that is commonly accepted in Singapore?
2. Is there anything we should never bring as housewarming party gifts?
3. How much do we need to spend on the gifts if the host is
(1)A close friend
(2)A normal friend
(3)from the elder generation (i.e. our lecturers from school, friends of our parents, etc)
4. What's the dress code if the housewarming party is held
(1) in the afternoon
(2) in the evening


Thank you very much & look forward to your reply!
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Reply from Agony Uncle
1. Flower vase & flower, a management handicraft (if done by yourself)

2. Clocks (it's taboo to give clock in Chinese), pets.

3. If you are buying as a group and contributing a sum of $50 would be normal.
If you are buying yourself, ie. it should be a closer friend a gift of $200 would be normal.

4. In Singapore given the heat it could be assumed safely to dress casual but then again a word of caution: do not dress in your shorts and vest unless it is stated to be pool-side in the invite. Also the food served may be a hint, eg. BBQ, buffet in club house would be casual, sit down dinner slightly more formal.

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Reply fro m Agony Uncle
1. Flower vase & flower, a management handicraft (if done by yourself)

2. Clocks (it's taboo to give clock in Chinese), pets.

3. If you are buying as a group and contributing a sum of $50 would be normal.
If you are buying yourself, ie it should be a closer friend a gift of not less than $200 would be normal.

4. In Singapore given the heat it could be assumed safely to dress casual but then again a word of caution: do not dress in your shorts and vest unless it is stated to be pool-side in the invite. Also the food served may be a hint, eg. BBQ, buffet in club house would be casual, sit-down dinner slightly more formal.

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  • 毛广富 提出于 2019-07-19 16:34

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