After being in USA for such a long time, my idea of India was same as in 2007. When i came back after long time to bangalore, I saw many people who are very interesting in nature. After experiencing people who do all the job by themselves in USA, I see people here to be very much dependent on others. And some places i still see that the mind of upper and lower class is very much prevalent in India.
We were roaming around a shopping area in Marathahalli near outer ring road. There is a theater complex nearby where small shopping stalls were present. I guess it is Innovative complex. The theater complex had a big gate with only one gate open. When we entered, we saw a car coming in and there was one guy sitting inside. He wanted to get out but there was so security nearby gate. He started honking to get out. But since there was no security, no one was coming to open the door. He continued to honk instead of getting down and opening the gate by himself. For a moment, i felt i can go and open the door. He literally continued to honk for 3-4 mins instead of getting down to open it. I felt like is it really painful to get down the car and open it. I was amazed seeing him.
I do see really good character people as well who trust others so much. I had to get the typical bubble top water from shop and i was enquiring. Shop keeper explained me the items and total will be Rs.400. I had not carried wallet, as i just went for a walk around. He said total will be Rs.400 and give me Rs.600 in advance so that i can get him Rs.1000. I was so surprised seeing him giving balance in advance :). We don’t really see these things in USA.
Another funny incident in Total Mall. We were standing in customer care to enquire about an item. A guy came from outside with a bulb for which fuse has blown as it was used for 6 months. He argued with the customer care for a replacement bulb which is 6 months old without a receipt. He said there is no receipt and he wanted a replacement as the box said it has 1 year warranty. I was again taken aback seeing him remembering to bring to same shop(assuming he bought here) and ask for replacement.
We have a very nice security guy in our apartment who insists on helping for each and every thing. He will be willingly want to carry our items in stairs, will run and come to open the gate when i take my bike. We even told him several times that it is okay and we can do these small things. He smilingly says that is okay sir and will continue to do :). But sometimes I see other tenants or house owners exploiting these kind of folks.
Sometimes i feel such interesting people make life lively in India than any other western countries.
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