Memories of selling flags for charity
I sold flags for charity for the first time during the summer holidays. I woke up early and went to school, where I learned to sell the flags and answer people's questions about the purpose of selling them.
I received a sticker and a bag to put the money in, and before I left school I had already sold two flags, which was a big encouragement.
I took a train to Sha Tin New Town Plaza. At first, I was frightened because everyone was in a hurry to go to work. I worried that no one would stop to buy a flag, and I was also afraid of running into my schoolmates. They might make fun of me if they saw me.
But, after a while, I forgot about all that and became busy selling flags. I quickly noticed women were less generous than men. Also, I found that although some people look serious and cold, they can still be kind-hearted. We should not judge people by their looks.
I had several unforgettable encounters. The first one was a middle-aged man. As he put some coins into my bag, he said: 'Little girl, study hard. Your parents work hard for you.'
