tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post6282857100622774147..comments2007-10-25T04:54:24.637-07:00oormila vijayakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740698433822792550o_prahlad@yahoo.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-59881800466135083472007-10-25T04:54:00.000-07:002007-10-25T04:54:00.000-07:00Hey Oormi,<BR/><BR/>The paintings are awesome. And u write quite well... This Chennai episode was nice to read. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed the stuff!!!<BR/><BR/>Ramu...Ramprasadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04399296486106770202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-73316358473334962572007-07-27T20:24:00.000-07:002007-07-27T20:24:00.000-07:00I am gald you survived that episode! Chivalry I think doesnt come naturally, if it did their conscience would have corroded them out inside out...its a trait that needs to be taught. I see parents here teaching their kids it all the time, but then I have also seen kids ignore the old lady who "asked" them to move from the reserved seats. Since I am aware of my physical capabilities,I am also blessed with the shamlessness of asking for help or maybe I just like getting to know random helpful people :-)Nimanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-2987110308633554172007-06-01T19:10:00.000-07:002007-06-01T19:10:00.000-07:00Hey Oormila,<BR/> Its a great job...thanks for the beautiful portrait of Ronald. Its nice yar. When I went to his house, I saw his two paintings...he was also a very good painter...I wish Ron would have been here now to see his own portrait...<BR/> Anyway, he is behind the sky with God...Jacintha Lobohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08072875763327970093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-90081704034367303592007-02-23T16:43:00.000-08:002007-02-23T16:43:00.000-08:00Oh Yeah! Rude. People don't even know that "thank you" exists. After this helpful guy unloads her two 40 lbs bags, putting his own baggage to risk, most women are more like; "Okay boy. So you got to smell my perfume. Now buzz off. Don't dare look at me again. If you see me anywhere else, just disappear. If you had any hopes of befriending me, lay it to rest because the only part of me interested in a part of you will be the far end of my stilleto jamming in to your crotch. Pervert. Molester. Rapist."Anandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735497592309246422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-53056297389693891392007-02-07T13:22:00.000-08:002007-02-07T13:22:00.000-08:00I remember my train ride from Delhi to Pune circa 2005 and my biggest fear WAS the perhaps bug infested blankets! <br /><br />It's not an NRI reaction, over or otherwise, because I lived in Delhi for a few years during the Gulf War..I've seen it first hand as well..chivalry is hanging by a thread in India.. though now perhaps in many other countries as well. <br /><br />I've come to find it is more of a personal space/basic human decency/I-can-do-it-so-why-can't-you kinda thing. :) <br /><br />I love how you write Oormila. :)Seize every chance..http://www.blogger.com/profile/05722246693584157420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-59678527309048039722006-12-11T11:17:00.000-08:002006-12-11T11:17:00.000-08:00Chanced upon your blog when browsing..<br />I cant help but offer the time tested excuse of India being over populated, etc., Everyone in India have accepted things they way they are. People who are new to this circle of indifference, will find the contrast glaring.<br />But at the same time its true that Indians also need a change in their attitude.Santhoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758942835278267670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-88907640612737341562006-12-06T22:35:00.000-08:002006-12-06T22:35:00.000-08:00Heh heh hehe... Saint. Once bitten twice shy, I guess.I remember a male friend remrking bitterly that he had no idea what women wanted. Help them and they throw feminist bull in your face. Ignore them and they call you boors...My policy is simple. Offer to help. If help accepted, go ahead...oormila vijayakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740698433822792550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-52555275040716407022006-12-06T21:39:00.000-08:002006-12-06T21:39:00.000-08:00Great post! I thought I was the chivalrous, knight in shinning armour sort till I moved to India. I remember once being given this real cold stare when I offered to help a female colleague in the office pantry. If looks could kill, I doubt I would have been around to post this message.That marked the day the chivalry in me died.The Sainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648307543383078929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-59410530919672941052006-12-05T18:54:00.000-08:002006-12-05T18:54:00.000-08:00Hey Shailaja,<br />I had a look at your blog. Bookmarked i. Shall read and comment on your work. Thanks for stopping by and keep visiting!oormila vijayakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740698433822792550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-46315526292865554162006-12-05T18:53:00.000-08:002006-12-05T18:53:00.000-08:00Hey Moonjungle,<br />I just can't ask people for help! My policy is " You do without being asked". It's called empathy.Of course, that leaves me very often with experiences like the one I talked about!oormila vijayakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740698433822792550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-28010137339896005202006-12-05T13:18:00.000-08:002006-12-05T13:18:00.000-08:00Hilarious! But I must ask- where were the coolies? Usually they come running an literally drag your luggage away. <br /><br />And on a note aside- here in the US there are no 'ladies' seats on buses. Only for seniors and the disabled. But I guess the actual chance of being prodded on your butt is a slim one as the buses are not so crowded. so ladies don't really need the seats to protect their behinds:)<br /><br />And then the buses here are wide enough to let in a stroller so most moms don't have to actually hold a child and stand. Holding doors open for women is common. That's nice.<br />But I must say that, there are rude and inconsiderate people everywhere- I have seen instances here as well. but then you don't meet them so often because you are usually driving your own car and if u do need to use public transport its fine as they are usually never crowded. not much competition for space and resources. <br />But I must agree with you that our countrymen are remarkable for their general small mindedness and the astonishing degree to which u see the frog-in the well syndrome. And I say this with apologies to those who are not so since in a country of 1 billion plus- u find the whole spectrum.Brama solehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18114874322727178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-47969176460294729332006-12-04T23:18:00.000-08:002006-12-04T23:18:00.000-08:00Stumbled across your blog and liked the way you write.<br /><br />Guess I've become inured to the rudeness of the people here in India. You learn to do things in a certain way, or adopt certain compensatory tactics. It's bad, I know, but will it change?<br /><br />Regards<br />Shailajashaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986515358486550392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588821.post-23135675853214019692006-12-04T17:32:00.000-08:002006-12-04T17:32:00.000-08:00Reminds me of bus rides in Kerala. So there I am sitting when a couple & a toddler board the bus. Its tough standing with a baby in a crowded bus. I give the lady my seat. As soon as I get up the husband plonks himself down & takes the kid from his wife!<br /><br />Chivalry isn't dead. Everyone is trying to be politically correct & that has put chivalry in a right state of confusion.<br /><br />Next time you need help in a bus/ train. Just ask for it. I'm sure they'll get off their asses and help.Moonjunglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670877605480667231noreply@blogger.com