Hi guys! Its Diwali time with lots of fun ….designer clothes, mithai, crackers and festive upbeat too…
But how can u forget its “THE GREAT BAKSHEESH TIME TOO” (Giving Tips to the most wanted people in our life).
This is a v common feature in Mumbai. Come Diwali, U have hordes of new faces asking u for a special Baksheesh for the services rendered throughout the year !!!
Whether u live in upmarket area or in suburbs,the people who run ur essential services await bated breath for Diwali to get their share.
1.THE GAS CYLINDER WALA: He thinks he is indispensable and he very well knows that without him there wont be any fire in our kitchens and u probably cant survive without him.Apart from the regular tipping he gets every time he brings the cylinder, he wants a big share this time. Then u start bargaining and finally strike a deal.
OH! This is just the beginning !
2.THE POST-MAN: Gone are the days when Daakiya Daak laya, exam ka results laya and so many important news laya . In the age of courier and internet, from where do these people erupt !!! Like Dormant Volcanoes, they surface during Diwali and demand Baksheesh…
U give him Rs 100 and he refuses point blank. Kya sahab, hum (his friends) to Dus log hain , isse kya hoga?? Toda bada do….
Teek hai, ye lo ..ab to khush !!!!
3.THE TELEGRAPH WALA: Guys,Don’t laugh, I have been tormented by them too. If elders are away and u think u can shoo them, u are sadly mistaken.. With lots of blessings (dua) they shower on you, cant say no.. Its a different thing that I don’t get any telegrams at all…
To kya hua, Telegraph dept to hai…. …Oh noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4.THE TELEPHONE WALA: The regular telephone landline guys don’t lag behind too. All the families of Pandeys and Sharmas
will appear and then u don’t want to get into a brawl. Fear of telephone lines being dead ….that too during Diwali when u wish ur near and dear ones , u better tip them well !
Thank God! Cellular companies don’t send their guys for this.
5.THE SWEEPER: Building ka kachra is always there and u don’t know who the sweeper is ! They are never around when u need them for cleaning the clogged drains or washing the stairs regularly.....
But during Diwali, these guys know how they get their pound of flesh!
6.KAAMWALI BAI(MAID): How can u do without her? She is the PULSE of ur house===jaadu, pocha, bartan, kapda, khana….the list is endless….
The baksheesh is hold ur breath….one month’s salary, saree, sweets and if she is gadget freak, she may ask for a latest cell phone in the market or even latest lappy would do !
My simplest suggestion would be not to show your bargaining skills here :) What if she doesnt turn up to clean the vessels and the mess once the party is over !!!!!
This will send the shock waves over on u and then u react instantly !U make her happy to get back ur sanity :) After all her kids too need computer to study...
7.BAHADUR(WATCHMAN):All the Nepalese sport the same name. The Gurkha Brigade is here and u cant escape him too.
Haan, this is quite familiar when he does not turn up to open the gates to bring the car inside the compound, he is never around to put on the motor pump nor he is available when hawkers/salesmen trespass the gate and knock ur door much to your amusement.
Bahadur with his smile charms u and u give in :)
9.LONG FORGOTTEN FACES: Now these are those guys who turn up year after year though u might have used their services some ages back..They are the famous PLUMBER, PAINTER, CARPENTER, ELECTRICIAN,MASON WHO LAID THE MARBLE/GRANITE…..
U end up tipping so many that Diwali makes u a TOTAL DIWALA(loser) …
Do I really bicker tipping them ? Naah!!!
This is just a hilarious take on how we normally feel during Diwali but seriously, these people form that labyrinth of society without whom we cant live . They form our nerve system in this crazy fast paced life to make our lives smoother and Diwali is one such occasion where you can thank them for their lovely services !
This is just a hilarious take on how we normally feel during Diwali but seriously, these people form that labyrinth of society without whom we cant live . They form our nerve system in this crazy fast paced life to make our lives smoother and Diwali is one such occasion where you can thank them for their lovely services !
Wishing you all a very happy healthy safe Diwali 2012 !!!
