And for Humor…
I was traveling to India last May when the air hostess got me a glass of water with no ice as a courtesy drink before the take off. I noticed she was asking everyone about their choice, but when it came to my turn she simply offered me the drink without querying about my preference. It sure was what I would have asked for, still I couldn’t comprehend the fact she didn’t extend the civility to me as she did to my fellow passengers. I couldn’t hold my inquisitiveness for long and enquired how she knew what my choice of drink was. She smiled and said, “I have seen you enough on this route.”
It was a mixed bag of emotions. Though the customer experience was beyond par, I felt a little discomforted knowing people taking note of my presence when I assumed traveling could put me in oblivion.
And then I smiled, for you know you are traveling more than the usual when the flight attendant greets you by saying, “welcome back”.
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Oops!๐ But isn’t it amazing that people notice us so carefully. Though it’s scary as well but we got to focus on positive side. This always makes me anxious that everyone will watch my actions and I prefer being cautious in public but lately I learnt that no matter what you do you can never impress all, so be what you are. This is actually helping me cure my social anxiety issues.โบ๏ธ
Definitely a intriguing and fun read.
Great thought. Never worry about people watching you. Love life live life โค๏ธ
Thank you Aquib
Yeah.!๐ผ Can I ask a question?
Sure go ahead
What does your blog name means? (A bit curious head)
Haha you are not alone. I wanted to name my blog confab. Could not get the domain name so added a k after c
Feeling stalked๐๐
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Haha!๐
Adding k made it sound and look classy.โค๏ธ
Haha! I’d have loved that feeling
Lol. Thank you for reading
Oh thank you. This time I didnโt have a choice. โค๏ธ๐๐ธ
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Like I checked out your LinkedIn profile back then๐
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Lol. Thanks
Haha.. stalking has a new name! ๐ ๐
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I love the title.. indeed off guard:)
My fav line…ย I assumed traveling could put me in oblivion.
Brought a smile to my face.
Very very very nicely written. Extra ordinary ravishing raconteur๐
๐๐ธthank you so much Jay. Appreciate the read and the beautiful comment
Lol Shantanu.. this did make me smile!
I am glad it made you smile. Love and hugs
Lol wish I had been on that plane. Who knows what might have happened? I live up to my name – zany lol
Lol. Smiles
You should be pleased.
Yeah. Did I sound otherwise ๐
hahahahah Mujhe to bilkul Celebrity wali feel aayi.
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Fun read.
Haha.. your travel experiences are just amazing.
Aap itne famous ho๐ฏ
Confused. Ok, then, confused but pleased.
Lol. Celebrity absolutely not – but caught off guard for sure. ๐thanks for reading
Thank you so much Jaya. I appreciate your read.
๐ฌ it was wonderful reading it
No ways. It is called over traveling ๐
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This has happened with me too, and believe me I was took off- guard too when someone sad ‘Hello again’. And all that while I kept thinking, no one noticed me. I could simply disappear, if at all I wanted. ๐
I am glad you can relate to it. So you travel a lot?
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Yes, or at least on the same route. So people tend to recognize me. And I am all awkward, because there I stand knowing not what to do. I try to avoid people I know, and there I am in front of people I don’t know, trying to be all friendly..
Lol. I hear you. Happy travels ๐๐ธ
To you too ๐
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The pleasure is always mine. ๐ค
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You are such a master storyteller – love the way you narrated this simple incident and made it so sweet! ๐
Thank you so much Krishna. I truly appreciate your kind words. ๐ธ
They are so well deserved. You are most welcome. ๐
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Must have been a great feeling ๐
It was a reality check for sure ๐๐ธ
You are a great story teller..you will grow old to be an excellent grandpa…believe me its a compliment.
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Seems the only thing that caught you off guard, was your smile? All you anticipated, was just a drink! ๐
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Hahaha nice….yeah I truly hope preferring to be oblivious and seen where we wish to be seen and the way we wish to be heard, seen and considered is not an act of crime to any one….it would be the last limit of being the right royal Charlieโs.
Thanks for your lovely read ๐๐ธ
My pleasure
This was humorous. Caught off is very appropriate title for this piece. This is definitely relatable, it happens to all of us. Thanks for sharing
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Lol. Thank so much for your kind read
Wow indeed being noticed / and that too so minutely !! I am sure she knew you well . Good one
You are most welcome. It is truly a pleasure.
Smiles. Thank you dear for reading
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