centuryegg said:Unfortunately in this real world. integrity and honesty doesn't always pay off.
But does everything we do HAVE to pay off immediately? If one is not in a desperate situation, one usually has the option of exhibiting some non-selfish behaviour.
Being nice is sometimes seen as weakness.
Unfortunately, that seems to be common trait in this part of the world (i.e. kiasu mentality). However, one can try to lead by example, even if that means "losing out" at times. Singapore has a relatively small population; it doesn't take that many people to start a trend.