“Hi, __ speaking.” “Good morning, sir.” (confused) “Eh who is this?” “Hi sir, I am calling from __ bank . I want to share with you on our promotions, sir.” (sighs) “Are you aware you are talking to a lady?” “Oh! I am sorry, sir. It must be a mistake, sir.” “What is?” (engaged tone)
Category Archives: Notes.
Thinking about feedback
Some people assume it is out of my social consciousness and natural desire for improvement. The blunt ones say I am nosy and picky. One even exclaimed that I am fortunate to have my day job because I can make judgement and pass comments everyday. That hurts. Honestly I don’t know why I do it. …
Welcome to the news, circa 1975
It was 1975. My family had just moved into the current home. Today, we found evidence of that. The oddest feelings washed through the members as we looked into the past through the crumbling, tart pieces of paper. Lined beneath the flooring, every day, we stand on our history.
Tony Judt, man of words
I have never heard of Tony Judt until last month. He had passed away from Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In the cold hotel room, I stumbled across the recorded interview. Immobilised from neck down, his use of the English language of such deep textures had me prematurely assumed that he was another elite, possibly a bigot. …
Light up and sit down
I know people say life goes on, and it does, and no one tells you that’s not a good thing. Why is that? – Betty Draper, Season 1 Get out of here and move forward. This never happened. It will shock you how much it never happened. – Don Draper, Season 2 You’re not good …
Long term (professional) relationships
I am not known to be big on social norms. Not challenged but my default preference to keep things short makes it tough to keep to a solid group of professional pals. Most of my friends have good (and close) relationships with their service providers. And they seem so well-adjusted, pampered, and understood. Totally envious. …
Commuting rush and style
I am proud to be a fairly tolerant commuter. Toe-stomping umbrellas and shoulder-bobbing heads don’t really bother me. There is one thing that really gets to me – the irresponsibility of allowing children to step on the seats with their shoes on. Most common defence from parents – the shoes are not that dirty. Really? …