Tuesday, September 7, 2010

cultural differences

J1 drops in unannounced on his old teachers and coaches at his alma mater and has a good time catching up. this prompts two observations.

firstly, back in my day, back east, this would be highly unusual. my principle has ever been, minimal extra-curricular contact between my private and scholastic personae, please.

secondly, in singapore, an ex student attempting to visit is a potential security risk. only a very naïve one, or an academic superstar, would.

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