Return to Chaos

People shouting, staring, pushing, shoving, spitting and complete chaos...It all started coming back to me as I entered the ticket office. I kept thinking back to the days when I purchased tickets in Japan. Such fond memories of civil behavior and efficiency beyond expectations. A massive contrast to where I am now. The woman threw my tickets and change at me. I didn't bother saying thank you. Such manners aren't necessary or welcomed here. I had been in China for 1 hour and 34 minutes and was already missing Hong Kong. Not for its shopping malls, skyscrapers,neon signs or even the expensive lyhee cocktails. I just miss civilized behavior. Maybe I just need another hour or so to re-adjust.