Why are we not like them?

I have found this article in www.yahoo.com.sg and it seems a little funny on how un-gracious WE Malaysians are. Why are we not educated in that way instead of being selfish and being ... corrupted?



SINGAPORE : Singaporeans may be more conscious of the need to clear their plates at hawker centres but are still not showing enough courtesy on the roads, according to a graciousness survey conducted earlier this year by the Singapore Kindness Movement.

Some 1,000 people were polled in the survey which is into its second year.

The respondents, who are mostly locals, were asked if Singaporeans are gracious in six areas “ including behaviour on public transport, at work and while driving.

There was an improvement in about half of these behavioural traits and a drop in the other half, compared to the results last year.

One particular area of improvement is the clearing of plates and trays after meals.

According to the Kindness Movement, more people seem to be doing so — from 7 per cent last year to 18 per cent this year.

However, it recognises that the figures are still low and there is still a big room for improvement.

Other areas which saw improvements include keeping public toilets clean, and allowing passengers to alight first.

The areas which saw a drop in the perceived level of graciousness — being considerate to the elderly and pregnant women, parents showing respect for teachers, and driving manners.


If this survey is going to include our country, then where are we going to rank? The most ungracious citizen. I admit I don't clear my wrappers after eating in McDonald's nor clearing my plates at the hawker center. Not because I don't want to but it's kind of weird when everyone will be looking at you, don't know what's in there's mind. Maybe they are thinking 'Don't spoil the culture and being like an Amoh. We pay the fast food chain to hire people and do the clearing for us.' I guess I would have to be more gracious next time I go to fast food chain.

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