Life and Lighter moments

Two years in bangalore and i can speak less than 10 words in kannada.


---- The One in the Bus ----

This was the conversation that went on with a guy who travelled along with me in a local bus (BMTC, they say):

[Looking out of the window - was dreaming possibly,or just sitting dumb. The seat next to me was empty. A guy came and sat next to me. I gave him a second-look and continue with the dreaming: out through the window]

[ After sometime he tapped on my shoulder and asked:]

Guy: Ee Bus-stop Hesaru ?? Bus yelli Ogathe ??

[ After giving him a long look, which increased his expectations of getting a positive answer ]

Me: Sorry - Kannada Gothilla..!! [ That meant "I don't understand Kannada" in Kannada ]

[ His face color turned immediately changed, and he gave me a wicked look and may be would have quoted in his mind, "What the hell..!! ]

[ I turned towards the window and my dreaming continued ]


---- The one in the Mobile Store ----

[ With low balance in my account, i needed to recharge my connection to make any further calls. I walked into the retailer - a long walk from my room and the following dialog happened. I managed in English/Hindi, while the shop man sticked to Kannada - ]

Me : Hutch E-Recharge - 60 rupees top-up.

Shopkeeper: What's ur mobile number ?? [ in kannada ]

Me: Oh, one minute [ i tried recollecting it, but i cant... I forgot my mobile number, it is logical - why should one need to remember his own number - you can't call yourself..!! - i tried recollecting, but in vain - i struck on a thought.. and spoke to the shop keeper ]

Me: What's ur mobile number ?? [ He looked puzzled, with a look " Is this guy NUTS..!" - but anyway he gave his number without any questions]

[ i called to that number from my mobile -- My number Flashed across his screen ]

Me: Recharge this number ?

[ The shop keeper did the job with a cool smile - "Hey, i am a genius " --- but i memorized my mobile number after this incident, all shop keepers won't give their number ]


Insane Advice: - You don't have to be a Roman to be in Rome.