Moral Values..

Judging from a particular friend, I'm utterly convinced that exam-smart students are basically morons when they are told to do anything but sitting for exams. It was such a simple task but she couldn't do it properly (I shall not elaborate here). Just for her own convenience, she even wanted me to do something against the law. She brushed it off as something insignificant and that no one would bother checking. She didn't think that if it was being checked, I would certainly get into serious trouble. I got so exasperated talking to her that I ended up shouting. I've never spoken so fiercely or raised my voice to any of my friends before. Till now, I'm not apologetic for my behaviour. I'm wondering what kind of person she is and I am indeed upset that she'll ask me to do such a thing. Everyone in my family was so shocked by my voice-raising that they didn't ask who I was talking to and the reason for being so agitated. Mr Lim did catch a gist of what I said before I left to the garden so as not to disturb his tv watching. He told me that had he not been so engrossed with his Changjin, he would have grabbed the phone and gave her a piece of his mind.

To me, having integrity is the most important aspect in a human being. You can argue that I'm just being kiasi : afraid of being caught by the police and having to pay off a fine or being thrown behind bars. Imagine Mr Lim, a future lawyer, having a sister who has a criminal record. But that's besides the point. I absolutely can't tolerate people who always plan to cheat just to stinge on a few dollars or pathetic cents. A person whom I respect a lot always reminded me that if a person becomes too stingy, somehow or other, it would lead to greed and the tendency to cheat, or rather tan1 xiao3 pian2 yi2. I'm beginning to see a lot of truth and wisdom in her words.

So to my friends out there, please do not ever suggest anything to me that involves deceit or cheating just to help me save peanuts. I'll get very insulted and it just goes to reflect what kind of moral values you have.