新加坡一切都是政府安排决定,以致工作人员死板没想象空间。举个简单的例子,但这个例子很有代表性而且通过这例子可以以小见大。
我:Bartender
Bartender: Yes sir, can I help you?
我:Can I have a glass of half orange- and half apple-juice please?
Bartender: I am sorry sir, but we don't have that drink in our menu.
我:OK, do you have orange juice?
Bartender: Yes, we do.
我:Do you have apple juice?
Bartender: Yes, we do.
我:That's great. So what's the problem then?
Bartender: Sir, we don't have that drink in our menu.
我:!#@#$%淡定淡定! OK then, can you pour me half a glass of orange juice and half a glass of apple juice please?
Bartender: Yes, sir. Just give me one moment please.