In many south-east Asian cultures it is taboo to touch a person’s head, as this is considered the most sacred part of the body. Similarly it is taboo to point at or move something with the feet, since the feet are considered dirty.
Singapore is a country that prides itself on its multiculturalism with a mixture of primarily Chinese, Malay and Indian populations. Cultural norms are probably different among these different populations, but in a country like Singapore I would expect an elderly man to be aware of the taboo regardless of his cultural background.
In many south-east Asian cultures it is taboo to touch a person’s head, as this is considered the most sacred part of the body. Similarly it is taboo to point at or move something with the feet, since the feet are considered dirty.
Singapore is a country that prides itself on its multiculturalism with a mixture of primarily Chinese, Malay and Indian populations. Cultural norms are probably different among these different populations, but in a country like Singapore I would expect an elderly man to be aware of the taboo regardless of his cultural background.
You don’t get a pass on assault if someone disrespects your horoscope bullshit though