Cynical People

I was shopping today when I came across an accessory fair. 2 middle aged women are browsing for earrings and a sales girl is serving them. What really shocked me is that 1 of the lady actually tried on a pair of earrings which is on display. I looked at her and the sales girl, expecting her to stop this inconsiderate behavior but she did not do anything. I was really tempted to go over and tell them off but in the end, I didn’t do it. My mom stopped me and told me to mind my own business.

Come to think of it, I really regret not going up to the people and tell them what I feel. I was beaten by the cynical people around me.

Have they ever wondered that if such actions are allowed to continue, virus can be easily spread? It is for hygiene purpose that some basic, common sense “rules” are set up. Just imagine that the earrings which she has tried on have previously been tried on by another person. I am sure she will feel gross by it.

It is many times when our sense of “justice and right” is beaten by cynical thinking that we chose not to correct any wrongs we have witness. And when tragedy happens, we will regret our decision for following the “public’s road”.

So next time if I see such situations again, I will go what I think is the right path.

P/s: Of course you still have to make sure the decision does not endanger yourself.