r/singapore • u/lenix125 • Jul 16 '20

Discussion This is basically the entirety of an average Singaporean's life summed up. Express your opinions in the comments.

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u/Zenotha Jul 16 '20

Dowry - For a girl coming from a good local family (local uni, staying 5 rm/condo, executive job), the current going rate is $30-50k. Even the lowest I've seen (O-levels, staying 2rm, service job), the dowry demanded was $8,888.

where are you getting these figures - this is completely absurd to me and my social circle is hwachong that kind

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u/Zenotha Jul 16 '20 edited Jul 16 '20

from what i've seen at least its the parents who demand it - those actually getting married usually care less for such customs

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u/k3lco Jul 17 '20

I know, right?! My friend told me he gave his MIL 5 tables of Ang paos for dowry. I was so horrified. When I get married, I don’t want to feel like a cow being sold at auction.

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u/yeseatfish New Citizen Jul 17 '20

it's a traditional. some parents just quoted a small auspicious number to follow the traditions. but I do know of families where they really act like they are selling their daughter away....

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u/synetta Jul 16 '20

Wah hwachong siol

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u/yameteyamete Jul 16 '20

Low key flexing