Questionnaire about Singapore Food Culture - COPIE

Please answer the following questions according to what you think. But first fill in your personal info. Your answers will be kept confidential and will be used for academic purposes only.

Age

Gender

Occupation

Marital Status

No Of Children

Education Level

Nationality(pls also indicate how long you have been in Singapore)

Do you see food as being part of Singaporean identity?

Yes

No

Not sure

Which food/foods do you consider as making up Singaporean identity? (List 1 or any number of foods that you find is/are suitable)

When abroad, what do you miss most about Singapore? (List down 5 choices according to your preference) (For Locals) 1.(most preferred)

2.

3.

4.

5.(Least preferred)

List the following locations in order of preference when you are going to have a meal and give reasons why you preferred to go to that location:(1 for highest preference and so on)

McDonalds
Hawker Centre
High Class Restaurant
Food Court
Others

For the above question, give reasons why you preferred to go to that location. 1. Location 1

2. Location 2

3. Location 3

4. Location 4

5. Location 5

Do you miss Singapore food when you go overseas? (For locals)

Yes

No

Do you choose to go and look for certain places overseas that sell Singaporean food instead of just going to any eateries that are near to you that sells foreign food? (For locals)

Yes

No

Which Singaporean food do you enjoy eating the most?

Which eating location in Singapore do you think embodies the Singapore food culture?

Where would you bring your overseas friends to have their meals in order to introduce to them to Singapore food? (For locals)

Which is your most favourite eating location in Singapore? (Continue to question 11)

Why do you prefer to eat there?

The food there caters to my taste.

The food is healthy.

The service is good.

I feel a sense of "Singaporeaness" when eating there.

Other

Do you think that Singapore's food culture is unique?

Yes

No

If yes, what are the reasons you give if you feel that Singapore food is unique?

It reflects the multi-culturalism of Singapore.

It makes us feel to be part of Singapore.

It can act as a tourist attraction.

It is cheap and affordable.

Other

Do you think that Singapore food culture is able to resist the effects of globalisation? (For example, Singaporean food culture becoming Westernised or losing its uniqueness over time?)

Yes

No

Do you think that the government has been doing enough to promote the food culture in Singapore?

Yes

No

What do you think is the purpose of the Singapore Food Festival which is held annually? (You may choose more than 1 answer)

To showcase some of the authentic hawker fare and traditional delights from Singapore of the 60's.

To promote Singapore food as a tourist attraction.

As a means to preserve Singapore food culture.

As a form of entertainment outlet.

Other