i went to pump petrol today. as i swerved into the petrol bay, my car scrapped the dustbin... the lady attendant, who was at the next bay, screamed. people turned their heads to look. i felt a little embarrassed. i fiddled around with my stuff in my car before i walked out to pump my petrol. by then, the usual uncle who would attend to me had walked to my car. the lady attendant made some remarks that went something like "aiyoh, you liddat hor, we have to pay on you know..." and she walked away mumbling some other inaudible stuff. the uncle shoo-ed her and gave me the don't-bother-her kinda wave. and he told me don't worry, small matter. just pretend the incident never happened.
i took a look at the dustbin. there was a small crack. i could not be sure the crack was a result of my knock. nonetheless, i walked to the cashier and reported the incident. the store attendant, who was also familiar with me told me no problem, i should just pretend it didn't happen. but i insisted i should at least make the report. it wouldn't be fair if the pump attendants were made to pay any damages later (remembering what the lady attendant screamed earlier). he then reported to the store manager who in turn took down my particulars and phone numbers. after taking a look at the damage, they remarked that "if only everyone could be as truthful as me" cos many people would simply drive off and don't bother to report. she added that it was a small matter and that it should be fine. but she added that if her management decides to ask for compensation, they would contact me. no worries, i said, as long as the pump attendant is not wrongfully blamed.
i felt good. although it was a small incident. but at least, i will not be haunted by it. my conscience are clear.
my fault. but becos i reported it and owned up. it felt good.
:-)
i took a look at the dustbin. there was a small crack. i could not be sure the crack was a result of my knock. nonetheless, i walked to the cashier and reported the incident. the store attendant, who was also familiar with me told me no problem, i should just pretend it didn't happen. but i insisted i should at least make the report. it wouldn't be fair if the pump attendants were made to pay any damages later (remembering what the lady attendant screamed earlier). he then reported to the store manager who in turn took down my particulars and phone numbers. after taking a look at the damage, they remarked that "if only everyone could be as truthful as me" cos many people would simply drive off and don't bother to report. she added that it was a small matter and that it should be fine. but she added that if her management decides to ask for compensation, they would contact me. no worries, i said, as long as the pump attendant is not wrongfully blamed.
i felt good. although it was a small incident. but at least, i will not be haunted by it. my conscience are clear.
my fault. but becos i reported it and owned up. it felt good.
:-)
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