The people around me showcase a totally different mentality. Here are a few instances that highlight this:

1. Conference Plant Debacle:
During a conference, I received a beautiful potted plant. Entranced by its creative design, I worried about transporting it back home by plane. A fellow participant heading to my city by train kindly offered to care for it. Grateful, I refrained from mentioning the need for regular watering, assuming it's common sense, especially among scientists like us. To my dismay, upon retrieval, the plant was 98% dead. It left me speechless, questioning how common sense can be far from common.

2. Exam Bag Chaos:
While examining at an institute, I carried a heavy bag with delicate items. A faculty member suggested storing it in the faculty room, initiating a worker to handle the task. Worried about the lack of care from low-wage workers, I requested careful handling. Post-exam, my bag was returned in disarray, highlighting the casual attitude toward guest belongings, a norm here.

3. Not My Work Mentality:
Reflecting on the belief "This is not my work," people here are highly specialized in their roles. Responsibilities seldom overlap, leading to situations where certain tasks are deemed beneath them. For instance, a maid in the kitchen refused to clean after herself, stating it wasn't her duty. This compartmentalization extends to various professions, leaving messes behind without concern for cleanliness.

4. Dirty Consequences of Work:
Workers often leave a mess after completing their tasks, as they consider cleaning beyond their scope. This becomes evident when carpenters, electricians, or painters work in my house. Anticipating the aftermath, I often find myself frustrated, contemplating doing the cleanup myself to avoid the chaos they leave behind.