Yesterday I went for a meeting with some Indians. On arrival, we were asked (very rudely)to leave because we had no appointment (I blame myself for this...even though I had no idea we were to have that meeting).
My co-officer just took it in his stride and said "OK". We were about to leave the office when I thought to myself, "These guys cannot treat us like this was their land, we need to take control".
So I went back inside, alone, and the Indian looked at me like he was about to send me out. The following was the conversation that occurred; Remember to read his line with a thick Indian accent.
ME: Good morning Sir, I'm Tochi from #$^$&%**^
HIM: Yes? good morning...
ME: I apologize for barging in on you but I was...
HIM: Do you have an appointment?
ME: No I do not but... (at this point he started to shake his head but I carried on) I just want to know how I can go about getting an appointment, I realized you do not have a secretary.
HIM: No, I do not
ME: (With a smile on my face) So... what should I do?
HIM: (Looking at me differently) Tomorrow... no! Tomorrow will not be a good day! Say next week. Yea, next week eh, Tuesday!
ME: (Smiling broadly) Next week Tuesday would be fine. Say 11 am?
HIM: Okay. 11 am... (Pause) What do you want to see me about?
At this stage I should have bolted but trust women na, when we are winning we forget to stop and run. So I told him, just three words... And once again I lost the appointment. Arrrrgggghhhhhhhh!
And then to put the icing on the cake... I fell down the stairs when leaving.... gracefully I might add! Hehehehe
Lesson of the day: Once you get what you want...RUN!!! Do not stay and chat else you might loose even that which you have!!!!
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