Mr.Chang Qizhong-Chen Shuyu-Try to say hello

Ms Yap Swi Neo always tells us that it is an important thing to say hello to the strangers such as the cleaners or other tutors. However, I find it is really hard for us to greet the people who we are not familiar with,but on the contrary,I sometimes are greeted by the strangers.

I remember when the first day we were in the classroom, the cleaner came in .To our surprise, she said "morning "to everyone, but only a few of us replied. How could she say morning to us, we wondered, it was just the first time we met and she even did not know us at all. Another day, I was just sitting outside the room and talking with my friend. Before long, a tutor passed by and said hello to us with a smile.We were so surprised that we did not react immediately.

Why would people like to greet the strangers? In China, parents usually teach kids never to talk to strangers, so we do not say “hello” even to the neighbors on the street. Maybe it is a cultural difference, but I think it is a good manner to say hello to others. It is this behavior that makes people feels warm and happy. To be honest, when I was being greeted, first I felt surprised. But later, I felt pleased.

   

 In the end, I appeal to everyone for saying hello to others. It may be a little difficult to do at the first time, but it worth trying, isn’t it?


PS.Happy New Years.