Another Sunny day.
I have a presentation today.
I got up around 7:00, check eamil, take a shower,
grab a piece of bread, jump into my car, and head to school.
After parking my car in the parking lot, the school bus came.
I get onto the bus, and say "Good morning" to the driver as usual.
And a warm reply got I.
In next stop, more students were there.
They got onto bus one after another.
To everyone of them, the driver said "Good morning!" with a big smile.
However, a girl didn't reply, a boy ignored it, another girl no reply,...
and well, maybe one or two of them, said hello to the driver.
It was really unexpected.
Like in China, few driver of public transpotation will say hell to passenger.
And on the contrary, people will usually reply a greeting if there is some.
The driver keeped her smile and greeting to every one on every stop.
I think only 20-30% replied. I am really feel bad of that..
When the bus reached Duncan Hall, I got my staff and stepped out of the bus with a really sincerelly "thank you".
Not only for the convenience she gave us, but also more for her insist on bringing a really "Good morning" to others.
2 comments:
"Good Morning"! yeah, that is one of the biggest culture differences between US. and China. Keep smile to everyone politely~ :)
Well, our beloved president had one favorite quote: "Everything happens for a reason."
For the boys and girls who don't say Hi, maybe they just came out of their bed, and they were not awake yet... Or maybe the weather was bad, which depressed them. Or, they may be future Einsteins thinking about HUGE important problems. :) (Or, their homework due in an hour.)
As long as you keep smiling and sending warm greetings yourself, what else in the world matters? :D
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