Living in a country like ours, it is not easy being a law abiding citizen. Whenever you try to be a good citizen and do what you should do (not what most of the people are doing), you immediately recieve lots of comments and 'advices' from 'well wishers' and critics around you, telling you that this is not the ways things are done.
Take the example of traffic rules. Everybody knows that you are supposed to stop your car as soon as the signal turns red, and stop it before the zebra crossing, not right on it. However if you try doing so, every car that joins the line after you will generously blow horn to let you know that you are a fool, you 'ought to' move ahead and go as far as you can go on the road.
Similar situation arises when the signal turns Yellow- people start blowing horns reminding you that one is not here to stay, you should move and let others go too, no need to wait for a few seconds till the light turns green.
And if you 'dare' to stop for a red signal when the road is empty, you are sure to get stunned looks from drivers of all the cars that swift pass you, with expressions clearly questioning you mental health.
Obviously, this does not end here. The list goes on and on- including cars blowing horns and forcing you to move ahead when you are there at a turning on road, and waiting for traffic to slow down.
Same goes for all the other matters. As soon as you start looking for a dustbin to throw garbage, someone will always be there to tell you: Throw it right here. You can't be silly enough to carry it with you!
Or try making a queue at a canteen, try telling people that people in a bus that those who want to get off should be allowed to do so first, then others can get in- and you'll know what is meant by 'if you are allowed to'
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