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Singaporeans may be more conscious of the need to clear their plates at hawker centres but are still not showing enough courtesy on the roads, according to a graciousness survey conducted earlier this year by the Singapore Kindness Movement.
Some 1,000 people were polled in the survey which is into its second year.
The respondents, who are mostly locals, were asked if Singaporeans are gracious in six areas – including behaviour on public transport, at work and while driving.
There was an improvement in about half of these behavioural traits and a drop in the other half, compared to the results last year.
One particular area of improvement is the clearing of plates and trays after meals.
According to the Kindness Movement, more people seem to be doing so - from 7 per cent last year to 18 per cent this year.
However, it recognises that the figures are still low and there is still a big room for improvement.
Other areas which saw improvements include keeping public toilets clean, and allowing passengers to alight first.
The areas which saw a drop in the perceived level of graciousness - being considerate to the elderly and pregnant women, parents showing respect for teachers, and driving manners.
For example, 60 per cent of the respondents said parents here show respect for teachers, a drop from 72 per cent last year.
The survey also found that a significant proportion of the respondents - termed the indifferent group - do not really care whether Singaporeans are gracious or otherwise.
"The indifferent group tend to be bit bigger in Singapore as compared to countries like China, Thailand or Malaysia - they tend to be a bit more either negative or positive. But Singapore, we are known for that group of fence-sitters - we sit in the middle, we do not have an opinion, some call it 'bo-chapness'," said Raymond Ng, MD of Added Value Saffron Hill.
Moving forward, the Kindness Movement said there are plans to include foreigners and tourists on their perception of the level of graciousness in Singapore.
Overall, Singaporeans scored 61 on the graciousness index, three points more than last year.
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Some 1,000 people were polled in the survey which is into its second year.
The respondents, who are mostly locals, were asked if Singaporeans are gracious in six areas – including behaviour on public transport, at work and while driving.
There was an improvement in about half of these behavioural traits and a drop in the other half, compared to the results last year.
One particular area of improvement is the clearing of plates and trays after meals.
According to the Kindness Movement, more people seem to be doing so - from 7 per cent last year to 18 per cent this year.
However, it recognises that the figures are still low and there is still a big room for improvement.
Other areas which saw improvements include keeping public toilets clean, and allowing passengers to alight first.
The areas which saw a drop in the perceived level of graciousness - being considerate to the elderly and pregnant women, parents showing respect for teachers, and driving manners.
For example, 60 per cent of the respondents said parents here show respect for teachers, a drop from 72 per cent last year.
The survey also found that a significant proportion of the respondents - termed the indifferent group - do not really care whether Singaporeans are gracious or otherwise.
"The indifferent group tend to be bit bigger in Singapore as compared to countries like China, Thailand or Malaysia - they tend to be a bit more either negative or positive. But Singapore, we are known for that group of fence-sitters - we sit in the middle, we do not have an opinion, some call it 'bo-chapness'," said Raymond Ng, MD of Added Value Saffron Hill.
Moving forward, the Kindness Movement said there are plans to include foreigners and tourists on their perception of the level of graciousness in Singapore.
Overall, Singaporeans scored 61 on the graciousness index, three points more than last year.
Are your MPs gracious?
