DO allow the host to do the ordering at a restaurant.
DO expect a banquet by someone of Chinese descent and reciprocate with an equally nice banquet before leaving Singapore.
DON'T eat until the host begins when dining with people of Chinese descent.
DON'T eat with your left hand when dining with those of Malay or Indian descent.
DON'T let the serving spoon touch your plate and don't share leftovers.
DON'T refuse the first offer of food or beverages. If you want to refuse seconds, put your hand above your plate and tell them, “No, thank you.”
DO put your spoon and fork next to each other on your plate to indicate that you are done. If eating with chopsticks, put them on your chopstick rest to indicate that you are done.