tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post1048267758874397808..comments2024-03-21T00:35:54.227-07:00Comments on A rupee for my thoughts!: Living and learningArchanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309876478638378883noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-51122210695810529062007-06-05T22:46:00.000-07:002007-06-05T22:46:00.000-07:00Prabhu - ah, now i remember the pizza ordering par...Prabhu - ah, now i remember the pizza ordering part :-) - I usually asked my senior roomie to do the ordering after I listed my likes - simple, na ;-)?Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309876478638378883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-88782804819744613622007-05-24T16:31:00.000-07:002007-05-24T16:31:00.000-07:00funny post!the mopping the restroom floor was soop...funny post!<BR/><BR/>the mopping the restroom floor was sooper funny... pour water and realised no outlet :D<BR/><BR/>the toughest part when u r new to this place is to order a pizza over the phone...i used to go to the pizza place than making that guy understand over phone.Prabhuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401643023064410456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-26113371039875115972007-05-21T18:51:00.000-07:002007-05-21T18:51:00.000-07:00I 've done the microwave boiled egg thing :-). I "...I 've done the microwave boiled egg thing :-). I "love" to suggest doing that to the newcomers :-). It's really wicked but fun!Archana Bahugunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930196195648347298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-73375218110115407812007-05-19T09:11:00.000-07:002007-05-19T09:11:00.000-07:00K2K - LOL :-)! Thats a nice list. The vibuthi bit ...K2K - LOL :-)! Thats a nice list. The vibuthi bit is too funny!<BR/><BR/>Ace - heheh :-)! It took me quite a bit of getting used to - this random "how are you" and "whazzup" from every other person!<BR/><BR/>Vishesh - ah, but then, you are missing out on learning new things na :-)? If you buy that palm house, I am signing up to be your best friend :-P!<BR/><BR/>SK - that's true. No matter how far you travel within the country, one place usually looks like another!<BR/><BR/>Saumya - thank you! I know what you are saying - it is the desis who usually avoid eye contact :-)! <I>Politeness</I> of customer service reps :-0? Are you sure? Especially on the phone, they suck!<BR/><BR/>Ok - lol :-)! Yeah, for some weird reason fish is considered "vegetarian" at some places!!Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309876478638378883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-28281002120382125982007-05-17T21:55:00.000-07:002007-05-17T21:55:00.000-07:00Here are a couple of things that happened to notic...Here are a couple of things that happened to notice:<BR/><BR/>1. In India when you walk you stare at people. If you do it here the smile back at you and you think "Man do I know this guy".<BR/><BR/>2. I answered some kick-ass question in class. So the Prof was "So could you tell me your name" I was like "Ram Sir". "Oh! Ramsey huh?"<BR/><BR/>3. I go to a restaurant and tell no meat. I get the question "Oh! So fish is fine right:KD. K Bodhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925921697709668236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-81760667611804485722007-05-15T16:29:00.000-07:002007-05-15T16:29:00.000-07:00:) - you have a knack for hitting the nail on the ...:) - you have a knack for hitting the nail on the head Archana. At first, I used to feel really flattered that people said "Hi" to me when I went on a walk, and was also disappointed that it was the Indians who did not do that. <BR/><BR/>Small talk and politeness of almost every customer service rep and the return policy is another thing that I wrote home about :)nourish-n-cherishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626632601415452813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-37551735232796208922007-05-13T19:32:00.000-07:002007-05-13T19:32:00.000-07:00LOL @ soup-er salad.Yes, I remember the initial da...LOL @ soup-er salad.<BR/>Yes, I remember the initial days when I used to think it happens only in my place, with me, only to realize later, the uniformity of this country, kills any uniqie experience. I am talking about the counless chain stores and restaurants. Hahah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-91663807805753766442007-05-13T08:27:00.000-07:002007-05-13T08:27:00.000-07:00lesson learnt never move out of india where i know...lesson learnt never move out of india where i know things.....if i move to US i will be looking at that palm beach house.....hmmm....how much is that??Visheshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452040774198026145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-25522149725364430352007-05-13T07:13:00.000-07:002007-05-13T07:13:00.000-07:00LOL :):) I, too was baffled by the smoke detector....LOL :):) <BR/><BR/>I, too was baffled by the smoke detector.. :) :) couldnt figure out what the sound is :) :)<BR/><BR/>soup or salad is really funny.. :) :) I had problem with "whaazzup" the first time i landed here.. i kept on asking could you please repeat to my manager who avoids me now a days :) :)ACE !!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15489953260326971039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471673.post-52392545112582063732007-05-13T03:01:00.000-07:002007-05-13T03:01:00.000-07:00LOL. More to add to your list...Things one does:* ...LOL. <BR/><BR/>More to add to your list...<BR/><BR/><B>Things one does:</B><BR/>* Ask a friend where you can wash and dry your underwear. Your friend rolls eyes and talks about laundary machines.<BR/>* Convert price in USD to INR and give a sigh every single time before taking your wallet out.<BR/>* You are jet-lagged, got up early, you are hungry, not sure what to eat, you eat rice (left-over from dinner last night) for breakfast and your friends who do not even have the concept of breakfast give you a disgusting look.<BR/><BR/><B>Advice one gets</B>:<BR/>* Discard clothes that have anything to do with Pink (if you are a male, of course).<BR/>* We are close friends but do not ever walk close to me or put your hand around my shoulder. We are not in India (advice may be specific to males, but rumour has it that some females get it too).<BR/>* Avoid vibuthi or kungumam that might get you curious looks and sometimes you will be told to wipe off the dirt from your forehead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com