This morning, when i got on Bus Number 162 to come to work, the bus driver greeted me, and everyone that boarded the bus "Good morning". Tis a rare thing to happen in Singapore.
And that's why i really like this bus driver who greets all the passengers. It's the third time i'm taking his bus. 'Cos sometimes i might take other bus numbers as this is not the only bus that can take me to work.
But now i hope that i'll be able to catch his bus because it's nice to have a friendly bus driver who greets his passengers. It's just a nice way to start the day. So much more pleasant.
Why isn't it a common occurence for people in Singapore to say "good morning" to strangers? Once, when i went jogging in the morning at a park, i just smiled and said "good morning" to a woman walking in the opposite direction, and i think she thought i was mad 'cos she was shocked and a strange expression came onto her face when i said it.
And actually I can understand why bus drivers don't greet people. 'Cos when they do, Singaporeans are such idiots--they don't greet the person back! Instead they just have a shocked expression on their faces, as if thinking that the stranger who just greeted them "good morning" is mad!
Thankfully, i think Singaporeans are getting better. The other day, i observed that most of the people acknowledged the bus driver's greeting and greeted him back in return.
I think such little things make the world just that little bit nicer and more pleasant to live in, don't you? :)
Posted by DSD at June 12, 2006 12:14 PMi always thank the bus-driver before i hop off! (it's easier to do this in countries where buses have only one door for getting on and off!)
some bus drivers don't seem to enjoy their work as much as others... and so they don't seem to give a damn... you can only do your part! =C)
Posted by: tiggie at June 12, 2006 12:52 PMhey.. yea havin bus drivers greet and smile and you when u board sure makes ur bus ride much happier to start with.. while i was studyin in perth, this was how it was. and when we, the passengers, alight, we actually shout out to the driver, from the exit, "thank you!".. then when i got back from there, i wished it was like that In SG too, but itz good to see that things are startin to change.
Lucky you! you get sucha friendly bus driver! hee..
Posted by: michelle at June 12, 2006 11:19 PMI agree. that is a nice thing to show courtesy.
Posted by: Daniel at June 15, 2006 11:52 AM