Dated: July 13th 2003
Dear All,
As usual, it's been quite some time since I wrote to U last ........ and even longer time since I received any replies from U !!
I am sure reading long mails would be a huge effort on Ur part (especially when the contents are in a language called "English) and U would be reading this mail very slowly; so I am writing this mail even slower !!
This would obviously mean a lot of constraints on saving Ur online time......... par kya karein; Aadat se Majboor hai !!
Kyonki Zindagi hai to khwab hai.......
khwab hai toh manzilen hain........
manzilen hain to raaste hain............
And the condition of the "raastein" (roads) is really BAD, this Monsoon !!
As usual; contradictory to the predictions made by the Meteorological Dept. regarding insufficient rainfalls.............. the City & the Country is experiencing an Above-average rainfall !! Something we have to thank the Rain-gods for and not the Meteorological Dept. cos the Met. Dept. has beautifully completed their job of giving "Accurately" WRONG predictions !!
Now coming back to Business; the real reason of writing this mail............... just to share some of my interesting experiences !!
The last month has been quite hectic considering the work-load at Office, the beautiful Monsoon which made it's presence felt majorly during night and leaving the daytime free for Ur usual activities !!
The last week also saw the special occasion of "the Birthday party" of a Colleague at Office !! Now there is hardly anything special regarding "Birthday parties" but in this case we decided to make it SPECIAL !!
The invitees were a selected few........ but the most interesting part was the Venue of the Event !!
Can U guess the location/ place where this event could be held......................... ??!!
How the Hell could someone imagine that the "Party" was arranged (Of All places) in a "BEER BAR" !!
Just to add to the fun........along with the Selected few Invitees were some people who could be considered "The Regulars". Now there was a definite Professional touch when U observe these so-called "Regulars" in their routine !!
They seem to know the "Menu" by-heart........don't need a second glance !! They even know the Manager, Waiters and their fellow "Regulars" at adjacent tables !!
For those who are new to this concept; "Beer Bars" have a beautiful ambiance..............
a. Dimly lit room which is hardly enough to locate Ur own plates on the table,
b. the entire room filled with the pleasant fragrance of Cigarette smoke
c. Bottles on every table.......... variety ranging from Soda, Mineral water, Thump-Up to Beer, Whiskey, Vodka, Jin ..................... the list is Endless !!
The best part comes when U try and observe the look on the faces of the people sitting on the tables. They can be divided broadly into the following categories:
1. The Regular:
Now this person is basically an Expert in his field........ knows his glass, bottle, the Brand, the waiter and also has a special choice of accompaniments (read: Chakna) along with his regular drink.
2. The Solitary Drinker:
This person can also be categorized into the first category but has some special traits which easily differentiates him from the others. He is basically a very moody person, very stressed and someone who rarely Socializes. He generally orders a menu card and asks the Waiter to order on his behalf. He just requires to spend some time in solitude ........ preferably under the influence of Alcohol so as to temporarily/ permanently forget the things troubling him.
Another special characteristic of this person would be the continuous Change in expressions on his face as he goes thru his routine. This can range from a mischievous smile, a sudden laughter, a serious look or even a drop of tear running down his cheeks !!
3. The Noisy Group:
There is generally a very noisy group available at such venues. This might be a group of people celebrating some occasion...... like ours !! The waiter serving at this table is the most troubled and confused person....... cos there are instantaneous changes in orders, a huge variety of complex menus ordered and in an even more confusing sequence !!
4. The waiters:
This bunch of poor sufferers is mostly at the receiving end at such venues. They have to take orders from a variety of people in different phases of their senses...... Full, Part, Nil !! They also meet their equally confusing counterparts (when in full flow.....read: Tully) and the outcome is a Hillarious situation !!
They also have the last LAUGH since when they produce their Bill; it's very rare that the Customer notices what he is PAYING FOR !!
So people; till the next time I feel like sharing something with U all.........
Eagerly waiting to hear from U all on this very informative piece ...............
Regards,
Sandeep Narayan
Khuda ka Shukra hai......
Warna Gujarti kaise Shaam.....
Sharaab jisne banayee......
Use hamara Salaam !!
Dear All,
As usual, it's been quite some time since I wrote to U last ........ and even longer time since I received any replies from U !!
I am sure reading long mails would be a huge effort on Ur part (especially when the contents are in a language called "English) and U would be reading this mail very slowly; so I am writing this mail even slower !!
This would obviously mean a lot of constraints on saving Ur online time......... par kya karein; Aadat se Majboor hai !!
Kyonki Zindagi hai to khwab hai.......
khwab hai toh manzilen hain........
manzilen hain to raaste hain............
And the condition of the "raastein" (roads) is really BAD, this Monsoon !!
As usual; contradictory to the predictions made by the Meteorological Dept. regarding insufficient rainfalls.............. the City & the Country is experiencing an Above-average rainfall !! Something we have to thank the Rain-gods for and not the Meteorological Dept. cos the Met. Dept. has beautifully completed their job of giving "Accurately" WRONG predictions !!
Now coming back to Business; the real reason of writing this mail............... just to share some of my interesting experiences !!
The last month has been quite hectic considering the work-load at Office, the beautiful Monsoon which made it's presence felt majorly during night and leaving the daytime free for Ur usual activities !!
The last week also saw the special occasion of "the Birthday party" of a Colleague at Office !! Now there is hardly anything special regarding "Birthday parties" but in this case we decided to make it SPECIAL !!
The invitees were a selected few........ but the most interesting part was the Venue of the Event !!
Can U guess the location/ place where this event could be held......................... ??!!
How the Hell could someone imagine that the "Party" was arranged (Of All places) in a "BEER BAR" !!
Just to add to the fun........along with the Selected few Invitees were some people who could be considered "The Regulars". Now there was a definite Professional touch when U observe these so-called "Regulars" in their routine !!
They seem to know the "Menu" by-heart........don't need a second glance !! They even know the Manager, Waiters and their fellow "Regulars" at adjacent tables !!
For those who are new to this concept; "Beer Bars" have a beautiful ambiance..............
a. Dimly lit room which is hardly enough to locate Ur own plates on the table,
b. the entire room filled with the pleasant fragrance of Cigarette smoke
c. Bottles on every table.......... variety ranging from Soda, Mineral water, Thump-Up to Beer, Whiskey, Vodka, Jin ..................... the list is Endless !!
The best part comes when U try and observe the look on the faces of the people sitting on the tables. They can be divided broadly into the following categories:
1. The Regular:
Now this person is basically an Expert in his field........ knows his glass, bottle, the Brand, the waiter and also has a special choice of accompaniments (read: Chakna) along with his regular drink.
2. The Solitary Drinker:
This person can also be categorized into the first category but has some special traits which easily differentiates him from the others. He is basically a very moody person, very stressed and someone who rarely Socializes. He generally orders a menu card and asks the Waiter to order on his behalf. He just requires to spend some time in solitude ........ preferably under the influence of Alcohol so as to temporarily/ permanently forget the things troubling him.
Another special characteristic of this person would be the continuous Change in expressions on his face as he goes thru his routine. This can range from a mischievous smile, a sudden laughter, a serious look or even a drop of tear running down his cheeks !!
3. The Noisy Group:
There is generally a very noisy group available at such venues. This might be a group of people celebrating some occasion...... like ours !! The waiter serving at this table is the most troubled and confused person....... cos there are instantaneous changes in orders, a huge variety of complex menus ordered and in an even more confusing sequence !!
4. The waiters:
This bunch of poor sufferers is mostly at the receiving end at such venues. They have to take orders from a variety of people in different phases of their senses...... Full, Part, Nil !! They also meet their equally confusing counterparts (when in full flow.....read: Tully) and the outcome is a Hillarious situation !!
They also have the last LAUGH since when they produce their Bill; it's very rare that the Customer notices what he is PAYING FOR !!
So people; till the next time I feel like sharing something with U all.........
Eagerly waiting to hear from U all on this very informative piece ...............
Regards,
Sandeep Narayan
Khuda ka Shukra hai......
Warna Gujarti kaise Shaam.....
Sharaab jisne banayee......
Use hamara Salaam !!
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