This website shows what are some of the thoughts that Singaporeans have. It also shows their feelings in different situations.

Drawing of a person looking peaceful
Peaceful

A survey conducted by the housing board in 1981 showed that 82.8% of the HDB flat residents felt safe leaving the flat unattended during the day. (Reference: The Straits Times, 1 Jun 1982)

drawing of a happy person
Happy

Among 1500 Singaporeans who took part in a survey, 74.2% of them felt quite happy about their lives. This survey conducted between May and July of 2011 was undertaken by NUS Business School.

(Reference: 'Today' newspaper. 29 Nov 2012)

drawing of a worried face
Worry

Many people were concerned about the rising cost of living. They pondered about their meals, basic necessities, healthcare bills and family expenses. This was revealed by a survey conducted on Singaporeans living in the heartlands by the newspaper; Today.

(Reference: 'Today' newspaper. 28 Mar 2011)

Drawing of a person signalling others to be quiet
Quiet

31% of people surveyed by Institute of Policy Studies said that it was impossible for them to play a part in government policies.(Reference: The Business Times. 28 Nov 1998)

Halloween

The tourist attraction Sand-Toe-Sa is bringing in a new programme for next year's Halloween.
This new offering is not named yet. Guests will board a bus driven by a professional driver in this experience.
A spokesperson for the attraction mentioned that guests will 'fear for their lives' as everyone
will be made to climb up the stairs to the upper deck of the bus while the bus is moving.
Don't miss this harrowing experience!

The satirical piece above is trying to bring to attention one unpleasant experience while riding a public bus.
There are different way a bus ride can make a person feel uncomfortable. That may be one plausible reason why Singaporeans like the idea of purchasing a car.

In the year 1980, out of a sample population of 290, 10% of Singaporeans wanted to buy a new car for the upcoming year.
This figure was published by Ogilvy & Mather.
This piece of information was published in The Business Times in 7 August 1980.
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