Wednesday, June 23, 2004

When Hunters are hunted...

Hunters/Sales noun - 'Sweet talking, incorrigible liars' is how I would'nt describe them in my usual innuendo filled banter. (this is how they would talk...impressive?!?)

In these competitive times, they wont hesitate to lie or over-exaggerate(please take note I have used the word over-exaggerate).Since childhood I have been an easy target for the Deccan Queen ice-creamwala , colddrinkwala , chikkiwala and lots of other wallahs.

I take extra effort to get entagled in these deals.

(Mumbai...5:30 - 6:00pm)

I was at Vile Parle railway station trying to catch a local to Churchgate and after 10 attempts I finally manage to get through(okie..pushed in) the packed local. There is no space to move...I cant even put my hands near my trousers without hitting a few heads and attracting the further pleasantries.

AND...then my cell phone rings and the irritating tone attracted a lot of cold stares before it stopped ringing.

Next ring, People had made assumptions about my taste of music , choice of movies and maybe even my geographical location.

I couldnt reach my trouser pocket till we reached Churchgate.(Funny exit system for mumbai locals...you nod at them when churchgate is just to arrive and then you are automatically thrown out. Hoffman , you listening ? There is an algorithm here)

Then I come out and immediately call the Unknown pune number and after 10 chances I give up.I am about to forget about it...when me says to me 'Last try'.

And this is how I managed to catch hold of the HDFC Credit Card Agent.

P.S.- Thats not all, all this on ROAMING.

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