My EZ-Link card was on negative value last Friday. Took cab to site several times last week, so did not expect the value to run out that fast. Anyway, I asked the bus driver for the fare to interchange and he said, "学生五毛半。 (Student fare is fifty cents.)" Eh! I looked like a student to him loh! Wahahaha. Don't envy my youthful looks! But I was honest, so I asked him, "成人多少？ (What's the adult fare?)" He replied, "九毛半。(Ninety cents.)" Ah! The difference! Still remember the days of 25-cent feeder bus ride just ten plus years ago. Look at how much our transport system has evolved... by leaps and bounces!
The delivery of dowry ( 送嫁妆 ) is another important custom. It represents parent's effort for her daughter to have a good life after marriage and prepare her with the necessities for being a good wife. I am amazed by some of the things included in the dowry. Of course, in our modern living, we will not be using some of those things... Nevertheless, I think it is all good to have them, as each item carries a good meaning for our blissful marriage. :-)
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