Thursday, May 27, 2021

A Page from the Past

Long time ago, we were living in San Francisco city (when it was livable). 

Went to Safeway (grocery store) to buy groceries. After purchasing, I was standing in the line to pay for them. There were about 8 people standing behind me. I recognized one of the guys. He was the Consul General of India. 

At that moment, the Store Manager came by. I knew him since I was a regular customer. I told him the Indian Consul General was standing in the line and point out him to the Store Manager. 

The Store Manager went to him and said: Sir, please come with me. I will open a special counter for you. You don’t have to stand in the line. 

The Indian Consul General replied: Thanks for your offer. I prefer standing in line like everyone else.

17 comments:

  1. Such people are hard to come by these days when those with power, pelf and status try to different from common folks.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Mr. KP. You are correct.

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  2. The Japanese and the Koreans have built Indian lifestyle especially in cities but Indians have to stand in a line in India.
    Luckily we don't have to stand in a line in America except tourist spots.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Kirtivasan. Even in America, there are some places where we stand in line, like Banks and Grocery Stores. The store manager did not want this Indian VIP to stand in line.

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  3. He set a good example.

    Destination Infinity

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    1. Thanks for your comments Rajesh. Indeed.

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  4. Meanwhile, I am Reading this, and reminding the person who was behind me few minutes ago that he still needs to be there,behind me!!!

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    1. Thanks for your comments Madhu. And, welcome to my blog. Your comment is a cute one.

      Madhu, please visit here as often as possible. Thanks.

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  5. He did the right thing. Something that seems to have become hard for us in today's world.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Ajeya. Yes, he did the right thing.

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  6. Great people are like this.
    They don't want special treatment. They follow rules & guidelines.
    Hope we have more such people.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Anita. I hope so too.

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    2. 'Nirakudam thulumpilla' this Malayalam maxim says that 'A full pot spill not'.Those who have dignity in behaviour keep decency in all their activities.

      Nice post.

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  7. Interesting. Not surprising considering this happened in the US.
    I wonder if he would have done that if it was in India?
    Haven't we seen many Indians littering the streets when they are in India, but when they are abroad they don't.
    Incidentally, just today morning, I was at a neighbourhood store to buy a packet of curd. Something interesting happened. Instead of describing it here, I'll write about it in my next post.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Pradeep. Looking forward to reading your next post.

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  8. Very humble indeed! It's rare, though not impossible, to see people of principles and virtues, who are so self motivated and dignified in their daily life. Good for you, you spotted him and dropped a word to the store manager.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Bhavana. Yes, there are still people of principles and virtues exist.

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