Back in Singapore!

It's 2.31am, 12/04/2011.
Just landed in Singapore at 10pm today after a whole 12 hours of journey.
Not feeling really tired yet because I slept a lot in the bus and plane.
And I just weigh myself, I am 46kg! Which means I gain only a kilogram after 5 weeks of stay in China with oily, salty food with huge servings! Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
How about you guys? Did you guys gain/lose any weight?!

Reflection #2 : 


Courtesy in China
People here don't often say thank you like for example when buying clothes because they believe that they paid for it. I, myself have a habit of saying thankyou everytime I interact with strangers be it buying things, asking for directions or after a meal. However, when I come here... I realize I don't really say thank you that often anymore. Firstly, because of their stuck up and rude attitude. (Will be further elaborate in the next point)

Let me give an example... At the "co-op" in WUST. When I asked where to find A4 paper, the lady just point the direction briefly to the stationery area and what's worse is she didn't even look at me. So, I didn't bother to say thank you either since she's not helping much and is not even courteous to begin with.
I also realize that they don't really talk to you unless it is needed. Like at the counter when paying.
What they'll do is... Firstly, they scan your items, you look at the amount, fish out for money, give the lady, and she'll return you with the change (if there is), you keep the money, they leave the things there. Lastly, you take the things and leave. TADA! 


Working attitude 
The first time when I accompanied SheHui to the hospital with Mrs Tang and Dr Teoh, I realized something.
The receptionists use handphones at work, openly. This brings me to picture this image if it were to happen in Singapore. They would probably be sacked or warned or complained immediately after being seen.

I noticed 3 receptionists there, and out of 3, 2 of them are rude. When a customer approaches and asks a question, they answer their inquiries with their eyes are still glue to their phone. I feel that this is really rude and is giving no respect to the people. Maybe because of this, people in China thus don't say thank you? I think its somehow interconnected! What do you think? :) 

Bargain 
Several trip for shopping makes me realize that people in China really know how to make business. Their prices can go up as high as 3 to 4 times more than the initial value. It's really scary. I think I got conned quite a lot because I don't really know how to bargain well. Christina, the local student, is really good at it! Going shopping with her is really awesome because with little money, I can buy quite a couple of things! She even went to bargain with the chicken wing seller because some wings are smaller. It's so hilarious to look at her doing all these because in Singapore we rarely have sights like this. We don't usually bargain even if it's at Bugis Street.
Is that why they are prospering so much now?