Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Stories from the elevator


I just returned after a leisurely walk when our watchman started chatting near the elevator.
A young man passed by. In shorts and T-shirt with arms tattooed, he looked handsome.
“Can you fix the tap?” he asked the watchman.
“I will be there in an hour,” replied the watchman.
After he left, I told the guard that the man looked smart.
“Useless guy,” came the reply. “His wife works hard and earns. This fellow just eats and sleeps, claiming to be a businessman.”
After two minutes, I noticed a sad-looking man entering the lift.
“His is a sad story. His brother died yesterday in hospital of heart attack. This man has come from India for the last rites.”
I was turning gloomy, when another elevator gate opened.
“Good morning,” said a cheerful face. The short Filipina, face covered in make-up, winked at the guard. She disappeared before I could pick my comb from the pocket.
“Enough,” I told the guard and stepped into the lift.
Another man with a Bangladeshi look entered. I reached my third floor apartment. He followed me and opened the next door. We have been neighbours for a year, but have never talked.
Anyway, I have to rush now and chat with my blog friend in Canada. I just love her.
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25 comments:

  1. SandhyaFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Neighbours? Good!

    Good one, Ramesh, enjoyed reading this!

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  2. NonaFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    So many stories!

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  3. An Iengar ChickFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Elevator guy's, guards, maids are the source of our curr events around us. They always know more than anybody else!

    Must befriend them...they can be very handy

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  4. Felicity Grace TerryFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Good to know its not only us women who gossip.

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  5. SEPOFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Watch man sure knows it all! :)

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  6. NRIGirlFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Interesting to know guys care for such gossip!

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  7. RachnaFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Oh yes, watchmen, maids, drivers, they have all the stories just like Ramesh :).

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  8. SuKupedia ™ :) :)February 8, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    watch man is surely a good source of info :)

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  9. BK Chowla,February 8, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Watchmen Drivers and liftmen have all the information as to what goes on in the Condo.

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  10. SmitaFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    ah! the guards see n hear everything :D

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  11. BikramFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    They know it all dont they ...

    Bikram's

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  12. ashokFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Liftmen are notoriously infamous for this...

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  13. ShobhaFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Nice post.
    In India people get to hear all the news at a barbar's shop.

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  14. InternFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    yes, I too have come across a number of elevator guy's and their tales. At times, it makes me think they have more interesting jobs than the most in the building. If only they blogged too. :D

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  15. smFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    nice post
    yes watchmen they are great source of information.

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  16. Forked TongueFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I LOVED your blog name .I have a feeling you'll like these might find these two articles interesting sir :D ;-)

    http://twistedchillies.blogspot.in/2011/12/northies-guide-to-chennai-public.html

    http://twistedchillies.blogspot.in/2011/11/northies-guide-to-attending-south.html

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  17. OnkarFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Good post

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  18. MianTariqFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    How many times do you comb your hair when confronted by the opposite sex? Having comb in pocket means you are ever ready for pr-emptive strike--just in case --- hahahaha.
    Nice admission of sweet feelings.

    Other thing yaar:
    Not just her, there are other friends of yours in Canada yaar.
    kayun bhool jaatey ho bhayya meray?

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  19. everythinginmymindFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    liked the "She disappeared before I could pick my comb from the pocket." part :)

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  20. FidaFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Don't forget to take the comb out of your pocket before you talk to her ;)

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