Redditer: Which beliefs or traditional habits in Singapore do you think will eventually die away?

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Which beliefs or traditional habits in Singapore do you think will eventually die away?​

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My observation of CNY celebrations (my own family and relatives, and also through visiting other families) over the past few years has made me very curious about how certain local traditions have changed over time... Tech disruption and cost of living have definitely inevitably affected certain habits, but has anyone consciously stopped doing certain things because you decided that they are way too inconvenient or just dont make sense at all?

1. Heard from my colleague that he doesn't bother giving red packets and just Grabpay everyone during visiting...not sure how the elders view it
2. During one of my visits, I presented 2 mandarin oranges to a friend. He scratched his head and said "aiya actually no need la...now I need to return you 2 oranges right?" then he spent some time digging through his fridge to find 2 oranges to return to me. It didn't offend me, but it amused me and made me question myself something everyone has been doing for so long
3. Colours and types of clothes during festive seasons. Many complain about the weather and hope for practicality but the elders insist on avoiding old clothes and certain colours. I've actually stopped buying new clothes for CNY for a very long time, but I still try to wear presentable clothes to avoid offending others when visiting
4. Greatly reducing the amount of snacks and decorations bought for festive seasons, in the name of health and reducing environmental waste. My neighbour bought a brand new Xmas tree last year and just threw it out after Xmas ended. I felt like it was a huge waste (besides their improper disposal method)

Are there any other traditional habits you have stopped doing? Non-Chinese friends, you can chip in too!

 

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[cocobobo]

Voting pap

 

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[syed putra]

Too many celebration in a year disrupting work schedules. But good for workers.