Trillan's Journal: Good evening, sir!

One thing I can't get used to here is how polite the employees at fast food restaraunts are here in the Philippines. Not just McDonald's, where people have to smile at cuomsters back in Canada or risk a reprimand. And it's not just a smile, either -- it's as if they're happy to have a job, and care about what they're doing.

It's something I think North Americans need to learn. No matter how lousy your job is, remember you choose to keep it. And if you face customers, don't let them see that you're not 100% happy.