I arrived at Taipei with a fren from Malaysia on 5.9.2006.When we checked out from the airport, there was no one to greet us.We had to take a cab to the hotel.The cab driver was complaining about the present political scenario.He was a strong supporter of KMT.We just listened and made no comment,knowing very well that Taiwan politics is at a crossroad.

What impressed me most was that the cab driver was very well-mannered.Thou’ he was not happy with  the present government,he managed to tell us that in a cool tone.Malaysia was named the third rudest country in the world, and here in Taipei I met a cab driver update me on the latest political development in Taiwan.We have much to learn from Taiwan. Even people I met on the street are well-mannered.