Everyday when I return from work, near the bus stop that I get off there is this quaint little shop. It says 'Pioni Living'. I don’t know what Pioni really means, but the shop gave a feeling that it dealt with Christian Religious Stuff. Very pretty sculptures of Virgin Mary and angels adorn the show window. Last weekend I decided to visit it.
As I entered the shop I experienced politeness at a different level.
Generally when we are just window shopping or doing TP in a small or medium sized shop in India, the sales person will give you such a disgusted look. Or will fold all the stuff that you have opened to see even before you move away...
In some other places, they will ask with a polite smile – can I help you or the likes.
But here the lady gave her warm Finnish smile, asking if I speak English. As I nodded she asked me if I needed any help or was I just enjoying the shop.
I just smiled and said...I came to enjoy your shop. Her answer took me by surprise...take your time!
4 comments:
Its a Christian religious shop. If they were not polite, where do you look for politeness. :)
Kidding. I am just seeing the racism here in the US so its good you have a nicer experience :)
Helloooo...some of the most rudeness I have faced in our temples!
Agreed...i am talking about Christian places plus Indians have lost any ability to be polite is my general opinion. Not all Indians but most...
Venkat, even I experienced racism tortures surprisingly in Singapore. After such experiences, these days I prefer to be in India.
The shop lady's response needs to be appreciated. Cultured Lady...
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