That was last week's picture. Today, as i walked past it,
only a pathetic 'B' and '4' were left.
Tsk Tsk. So much for social graces and non vandalism huh.
Speaking of social graces, there was this topic on Stomp-Star Blog a few weeks back;
Singapore, A Fine City Without Social Graces?
If you haven't already checked out that blog, now's the time to do so.
http://www.stomp.com.sg/starblog/
I enjoy Dawn Yeo's comments especially.
Her takes on the weekly discussions are always coherent and never trite.

Anyway, as I was saying- Social Graces.

True, there's always a minority of insolent cretins to mar and tarnish our positive image.
It's always a common sight where adolescents gather in big rowdy groups spewing vulgarities, breaking into fights and causing a fiasco.
Even on the roads; impatient drivers cuss one another at the slightest provocation.

Yes, well, with the above malicious destructive acts set aside, I'm sure Singaporeans still have more than an iota of courtesy in us.
Generally, we are pretty benevolent people.
More than once, I've seen youths giving up their seats in the mrt trains and buses to the elderly and pregnant ladies. Neighbourly ties are often forged. People help the blind across the street, and we are always more than happy to help foreigners with directions around town.

Though it'll still be nice to see people here being a little more amiable.
In the states, most of the people i met were open and absolute darlings.
I'm sure Singapore could be just as convival.
That is, no more shop assistants standing around casting restive glances and following us around the shop like an ubiquitous spook.
Come on, it isn't too hard to flash a smile and ask, "how are you", is it?
And i always think profanity is a crutch of inarticulate jerks.
Stop cussing already!
Put your contempt across nicely.
It wouldn't hurt to TRY now, would it?
You know it-a little courtesy goes a long way (:

And it's alright, yeah I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go