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random reflection i havent yet made sense of while im on the metro:

service workers are so pleasant and grateful in singapore. every single one. 

in most American cities, that is the exception and not the rule — at least in my own experience. 

this furthers my growing belief that the loudest online parts of the U.S. are grossly spoiled and ungrateful for the opportunities we have here. 

now consider crypto twitter, most of whom are American or in wealthy developed countries where crypto won’t meaningfully change their lives in the same way that it does for those living in emerging economies.

can you imagine someone from crypto twitter working a service job and acting not just cordial, but pleasant to everyone they serve?

if the answer is no, do you think it is a coincidence that crypto twitter are one of the loudest online parts of the internet (see reference above)?

and if the answer is yes, where did you find this gem? please introduce me (us) to whomever you have in mind.

/ted | exploring the onchain frontier | surfing @ venice, ca | eating @ gjusta / gjelina

Porto Seguro, State of Bahia, 45810-000, Brazil

I was a service worker from 15 - 27

It’s an active decision to not let it get to you

Being treated like you don’t exist, or at worst are a stupid servant, is awful

But remembering that the people who treat you like shit have to live their whole lives being miserable is the best medicine 

Have empathy for their pain