Having just gone to the pub, spent somewhere north of 200Y on other people's beer, walking home via McD's for a little preemptive hangover cure, walked past a security guard from around the corner, who I pass every day, washing himself (full on, having a shower) in the drain and outside tap of a restaurant. A strong reminder of how great the difference between rich and poor is.
When I consider that one our wages, we are still only in the first quintile in China, yet live a good standard of life, it brings home how little other people here earn.
A good perspective refresher - can't take things for granted. That said, this man - despite washing himself on the street - is alive and has a home. Also tells us that we shouldn't be scared - the worst that can happen is that we'll be alright.
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