How does a sheep roll his eyes?

A simple matter. Everything is going on well and just when I think I'm going to obtain a decision in my favour, the matter is decided against me. The reason- I dont understand subtle hints asking for a "gift". It is terribly disgusting and disheartening to face such situations. And the sad part is that people who actually work hard dont see their work rewarded. The word 'Corruption' is used so casually these days that we have stopped realising the serious threat it poses to our society. People with good skills and who work hard are not appreciated. Will we realise the implication of all this only when something grave happens like it happened in China?