Moreover, let's be clear: the supposed "mistake" made by the three cabin crews is not technically a mistake at all. It was merely a private conversation among colleagues that unfortunately got overheard by an eavesdropper with a recording device. Sure, it may have been a display of poor work ethic, bad behavior, and even downright stupidity, as it happened in the workplace! Think about it this way: if two waiters in a restaurant were to talk trash about their customers, would that be considered wrongdoing? Nope, they have the freedom of speech. But of course, it's not exactly professional to do so in front of customers who might overhear. Let's not pretend like this kind of thing doesn't happen in other professions too. I mean, have you ever heard doctors or teachers privately discussing how dumb their patients or students are? It's not exactly uncommon.
Apparently, some people in the government and media just had to blow this whole thing out of proportion and act like it's the end of the world. It's almost like they're trying to prove their loyalty to their Chinese superiors. Would they act this way if the situation were reversed? Doubtful.
It's a shame that Hong Kong seems to have lost its sense of fairness and rationality. Can we all just take a chill pill and realize that not every mistake deserves a public shaming?
June 3, 2023
