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Hard to find a cheerful elderly cleaner at hawker centres

I agree with the letter “Older workers deserve appreciation for their efforts and contribution” (April 15). I greet our postmen, garbage men, road sweepers and food vendors when we come into contact.

I agree with the letter “Older workers deserve appreciation for their efforts and contribution” (April 15). I greet our postmen, garbage men, road sweepers and food vendors when we come into contact.

Regretfully, I find it hard to do the same with elderly workers who clear tables at hawker centres. They seem to be a different kind of people. I cannot recall meeting one who goes cheerfully about his or her duty.

Once, I piled a few plates and took them to a cleaner with a trolley a few tables away.

She was unhappy and told me to leave them at the table. I do not know why and did not ask.

Perhaps it is not my luck to meet one who is cheerful.

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