i wonder:
what happened to the basic courtesy of most singaporeans?
where did their Ps and Qs go to?
does it hurt to even say a simple 'Please' or 'Thank you'?
would their teeth drop out everytime they attempt to do so?

if not, why wont they just say these words?
didnt they know that these simple words could actually help brighten up a person's day?
especially if he/she is having a bad day.

i am speaking from experience.
cus everytime i hold the lift door open and wait for every single stupid person to enter, i never once got a 'thank you' in return.
all i get is a very grumpy expression as if to say, 'WTF! QUICKLY CLOSE THE DAMN DOOR BEFORE THE NEXT PERSON TRIES TO RUSH IN!!!!!!'
whereas i'll try to make it a point to acknowledge their effort everytime.
i mean, isnt that basic courtesy?
they make it seem like we who went into the lift first are OBLIGED to hold the lift door open until every single grumpy looking person enters.
like, hello, i'm not a lift operator. i dont freakin get paid to do so.

the same applies to the service line in singapore.
we service providers sometimes just dont smile enough.
i know i am guilty of that.
but i think the b&j vivocity scoopers are, by far, the friendliest lot of service crew i've seen.
also, the customers just dont say enough 'thank you's.
sometimes just hearing them say those words makes us feel so much better about serving them.
it's a wonder what a smile can do, aint it?

by the way, i think most singaporeans are illiterate.
cus they simply cant obey instructions.
i take it as a sign that its about time the government should send all citizens to a 'Learn your ABCs' workshop.
i mean, is it that hard to follow these instructions:
- pls keep to your left
- pls let all passengers alight first
- pls move to the rear of the vehical
- pls stand behind the yellow line
ETC ETC ETC

even foreigners get infected by the 'inconsiderate & grumpy bug" after prolonged exposure to us.
it's scary to see our behaviors being reflected in them.

hence, seriously, i am quite ashamed to be a singaporean sometimes.

i hope i didnt violate any of the blogging laws.
cus i am quite sure i am not being anti-government or racist here.

gosh! i sound so angsty here.
thank god i belong to the bulc ome itna.
jj, our president says that it's greek for 'anti emo club'.
but i'm sure anyone with a working brain will figure out that it is just anti emo club spelt backwards. HAHA!
being in the club brings great benefits into our lives.
we members are taught of a perfect way to keep our emotions in check.
basically, it's a simple exercise where you just chant 'no emo no emo no emo' for a few minutes, waving your arms madly above your head as if you are washing your hair, and you'll feel better in no time.
i encourage all to join this club. it's good for your health.
i sure hope the school will make our club official someday.
all interested parties can join by calling following hotline:

6-anti-emo (6-2684-366)

end of blog entry.
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