Quality is an attitude of mind
Norman Foster
We get called value conscious. But I see that as a euphemism for an unwilligness to spend time, pay attention or part with money for anything that spells quality or attention to detail.
Rule breaking, corruption, public nuisance, lack of hygiene standards, tightly cramped buildings, spitting, public urination, phones blaring music or movies in public spaces or transportation all point to a population that has no objective desire for a higher quality of life. Worse yet it indicates an indifference or apathy to the plight of your fellow inhabitants.
Just the other day, I saw a freshly erected metro pillar being urinated upon by three workers from three sides. I really wish I had clicked a photo. It was too gross to be true. But it was.
And our paan problem is well documented too.
As economist Rathin Roy points out the GDP per capita makes no difference. North, South and West are equally indifferent or equal offenders.
Pride in clean surroundings, hygienic food, ample lighting in our personal spaces, quiet, calm environment’s and the willingness to see value in quality is not an inevitable consequence of prosperity. These are qualities not of prosperity or education. But are an attitude of mind we sorely lack.
Norman Foster
We get called value conscious. But I see that as a euphemism for an unwilligness to spend time, pay attention or part with money for anything that spells quality or attention to detail.
Rule breaking, corruption, public nuisance, lack of hygiene standards, tightly cramped buildings, spitting, public urination, phones blaring music or movies in public spaces or transportation all point to a population that has no objective desire for a higher quality of life. Worse yet it indicates an indifference or apathy to the plight of your fellow inhabitants.
Just the other day, I saw a freshly erected metro pillar being urinated upon by three workers from three sides. I really wish I had clicked a photo. It was too gross to be true. But it was.
And our paan problem is well documented too.
As economist Rathin Roy points out the GDP per capita makes no difference. North, South and West are equally indifferent or equal offenders.
Pride in clean surroundings, hygienic food, ample lighting in our personal spaces, quiet, calm environment’s and the willingness to see value in quality is not an inevitable consequence of prosperity. These are qualities not of prosperity or education. But are an attitude of mind we sorely lack.