There are certain things that we have to pay to achieve something,but is it worth the price to pay?We live in a modern world,life is much easier today compared to 20 or 50 years ago.We can travel easily,we get all the latest news at our fingertip,we can reach anyone anywhere in the world when ever we want to,most of our daily task have become easier with the help of washing machine,microwave oven,vacuum cleaner,dish washer.We can relax and enjoy good movies,good music in the comfort of our living room and a lot of other things.Life is easy,but what have that turn us into?Did we become a better person?Do we or our next generation inherit the good trait that our parents,grandparents teach us?
I took the bus today to go to the city,but unfortunately,the bus that I took have a broken air conditioning system,so it was an uneasy journey for the passengers.The bus driver should check it first before he start his journey.One very unhappy passenger walk to the driver,and scold him,it almost started a fight,and to my surprise,that passenger works for the same bus company!He can tell the driver politely instead of yelling,or he can just get down and wait for another bus.
Bus drivers have some bad attitude too,they drive as though it was a car,weaving in and out,suddenly braking which at times almost got some passengers falling.They didn't stop to pick up people,how could they are driving so fast.They are being paid monthly salary,not by trip,so I don't understand why the rush.I doubt it that they are running on a tight schedule because they can relax at their stops and they certainly know what the traffic is like during certain times of the day.
I actually hate taking the bus,but I have no choice,I hate it because I have to wait sometimes for an hour for the bus,people don't know how to queue to board the bus,they sit in the bus like it was meant just for them,they give you that certain look if you want to sit next to them,they couldn't care less for the older,they even reserve a seat for their friends if they manage to board the bus first.We have a lot of foreigners working here,and most of the time,these people are the one who do this sort of things.I don't have anything against them working here,but you are in a different country,so try to follow the rules and the way of the local people instead of acting like it is your own place.
If you ever come to my country,especially in the city,try to avoid using the bus,use the monorail or LRT(Light Rail Transit) system instead,it is more convenient and efficient.I'm waiting for the LRT to extend their service to the area where I live,it will much more easy and convenient to travel then,even though it is a bit expensive.One more thing,avoid driving to if you can.The drivers here are mostly trainee stunt drivers or racing drivers wannabe!That is just the driving part,did I mention about the bike riders,motorcyclist?You will be amazed at how they ride their bike,especially dispatch or delivery riders,small bike,at full speed and zig zagging in and out of traffic!I sometimes feel like there is no meaning of all those traffic signs,traffic lights..they are always being ignored.Going into a one way street because it is a shortcut,beating red lights and speeding like you have a pregnant women in your car,changing lanes whenever you feel like it,without signaling,parking where you feel it is convenient to you,the best is right in front of the shop you want to go,even if it is blocking almost half of the road.
I can write about this and divide it into 4 parts and I'm still not done I think.These are the attitude of people in my place now.Inconsiderate,selfish.Most of them are educated,coming from a good family.Most Malaysian no matter if you are Malay,Chinese or Indian,we are brought up with manners,respect as the most important things.Yet when we grow up,we change,we lost all that value each time we get into our cars,each time we are among friends.I don't know why,but there is a certain Jekyll and Hyde character in most of us now.Is this the price that we are paying for the life that we have now?Is this what we are going to pass to our children?What kind of person are they going to be?
I love the old days..everything is at a much slower pace,everybody say Hi! to almost everybody,smiling at someone you see,always helpful,always respect each other,going out of our way just to help,just so other people will feel comfortable.We not only know our neighbours,but almost everyone living in the neighbourhood..
I took the bus today to go to the city,but unfortunately,the bus that I took have a broken air conditioning system,so it was an uneasy journey for the passengers.The bus driver should check it first before he start his journey.One very unhappy passenger walk to the driver,and scold him,it almost started a fight,and to my surprise,that passenger works for the same bus company!He can tell the driver politely instead of yelling,or he can just get down and wait for another bus.
Bus drivers have some bad attitude too,they drive as though it was a car,weaving in and out,suddenly braking which at times almost got some passengers falling.They didn't stop to pick up people,how could they are driving so fast.They are being paid monthly salary,not by trip,so I don't understand why the rush.I doubt it that they are running on a tight schedule because they can relax at their stops and they certainly know what the traffic is like during certain times of the day.
I actually hate taking the bus,but I have no choice,I hate it because I have to wait sometimes for an hour for the bus,people don't know how to queue to board the bus,they sit in the bus like it was meant just for them,they give you that certain look if you want to sit next to them,they couldn't care less for the older,they even reserve a seat for their friends if they manage to board the bus first.We have a lot of foreigners working here,and most of the time,these people are the one who do this sort of things.I don't have anything against them working here,but you are in a different country,so try to follow the rules and the way of the local people instead of acting like it is your own place.
If you ever come to my country,especially in the city,try to avoid using the bus,use the monorail or LRT(Light Rail Transit) system instead,it is more convenient and efficient.I'm waiting for the LRT to extend their service to the area where I live,it will much more easy and convenient to travel then,even though it is a bit expensive.One more thing,avoid driving to if you can.The drivers here are mostly trainee stunt drivers or racing drivers wannabe!That is just the driving part,did I mention about the bike riders,motorcyclist?You will be amazed at how they ride their bike,especially dispatch or delivery riders,small bike,at full speed and zig zagging in and out of traffic!I sometimes feel like there is no meaning of all those traffic signs,traffic lights..they are always being ignored.Going into a one way street because it is a shortcut,beating red lights and speeding like you have a pregnant women in your car,changing lanes whenever you feel like it,without signaling,parking where you feel it is convenient to you,the best is right in front of the shop you want to go,even if it is blocking almost half of the road.
I can write about this and divide it into 4 parts and I'm still not done I think.These are the attitude of people in my place now.Inconsiderate,selfish.Most of them are educated,coming from a good family.Most Malaysian no matter if you are Malay,Chinese or Indian,we are brought up with manners,respect as the most important things.Yet when we grow up,we change,we lost all that value each time we get into our cars,each time we are among friends.I don't know why,but there is a certain Jekyll and Hyde character in most of us now.Is this the price that we are paying for the life that we have now?Is this what we are going to pass to our children?What kind of person are they going to be?
I love the old days..everything is at a much slower pace,everybody say Hi! to almost everybody,smiling at someone you see,always helpful,always respect each other,going out of our way just to help,just so other people will feel comfortable.We not only know our neighbours,but almost everyone living in the neighbourhood..
1 comment:
again, you hit the spot with your review - it is the same situation around the world, unfortunately.
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