Dear Mr Policeman

Do you remember what you've been taught at Primary 3? Well, I do. Other than moral values, I remember Dear Mr Policeman, which I believe was part of the CME component. Dear Mr Policeman says to never trust any stranger nor talk to them. And this has stuck in my head for the longest time, even after almost 20 years!

Last Saturday, I went to Macau and I kinda lost my way. And while retracing my tracks, I had to walk past quiet residential neighbourhoods. Along the way, you'll keep reminding yourself that you have to be really alert because the unfamiliar neighbourhood is unsafe and the people you see are bad guys. You'll hasten your steps (ready to run) while walking past these characters, because deep inside of you, you think they'll do you harm. And never, ever talk to them, not even to ask them for directions!

Why? Dear Mr Policeman says I can't trust strangers. In retrospect, I can't help but think that Dear Mr Policeman was really effective.