Singapore - Guys holding purses - the secret is revealed

One of the most peculiar cultural phenomenon one can observe in Singapore, is that of a couple walking down the street or through a mall, with the guy holding the girl's handbag.

I say peculiar, because in most places, a guy wouldn't be caught dead carrying a purse - his wife/girl friend's or anybody else's.  

Guys just don't carry women's handbags.

So it has been with some interest that I have been conducting field research to discover what powerful incantation is being used by the female of the species to compel such non-compliant behaviour.

I am happy to announce that I have finally been privy to the moment of transfer, and was able to determine the simple but powerful phrase which results in guys with purses.  

"You hol dis".