Changed Perceptions
Being an MBA I was always told not to generalize things based on couple of Incidents, but as judgmental as I am, I tend to form opinions very quickly.
Same was with Bangalore. I have had some bad experiences with Bangalore in Recent past and soon I formed an opinion. Bangalore is a city of rude, cheaters and cunning people who would go to any extent to squeeze extra money out of your pocket, specially if you are a north-Indian.
But a couple of days ago, a small incident changed everything. I was having an awful day, both personally and professionally, and while traveling back to my guest house, in my infy bus(btw those who are still unaware, I have joined Infosys Bangalore as a BA),I was completely lost in my thoughts. Then my stop came and I got off the bus. After around 5-6 mins, i realized that I have forgotten my expensive mobile set in the infy bus.
That was really the icing on the cake as far as my day was concerned, loosing a 16Ks mobile phone which i loved. I had no hope of getting it back, specially in Bangalore, but decided to call into my number.
Then someone answered on the other side. His name was Mr. Satish M.R. I told him that i have forgotten my cell in the bus. He told me not to worry about the cell as he is having it and he will return it to me at any time suitable to me. He also gave me his personal mobile number.Then he explained me the complete address, including land marks, about the place where he will get off from the bus. I took an auto to that place and called him again On his mobile. He was waiting for me there and came to me within 2-3 mins.
He seemed very simple and nice person. I told him that how much i appreciate what he has done for me, He replied by saying that there is no need to thank him and infact he is feeling sad that i had to travel so long to get back my mobile.
I then returned to my flat with a changed perception of this city forever. It was really nice to know that there are still people like Satish M.R. present in this seemingly materialistic and mean world.
Same was with Bangalore. I have had some bad experiences with Bangalore in Recent past and soon I formed an opinion. Bangalore is a city of rude, cheaters and cunning people who would go to any extent to squeeze extra money out of your pocket, specially if you are a north-Indian.
But a couple of days ago, a small incident changed everything. I was having an awful day, both personally and professionally, and while traveling back to my guest house, in my infy bus(btw those who are still unaware, I have joined Infosys Bangalore as a BA),I was completely lost in my thoughts. Then my stop came and I got off the bus. After around 5-6 mins, i realized that I have forgotten my expensive mobile set in the infy bus.
That was really the icing on the cake as far as my day was concerned, loosing a 16Ks mobile phone which i loved. I had no hope of getting it back, specially in Bangalore, but decided to call into my number.
Then someone answered on the other side. His name was Mr. Satish M.R. I told him that i have forgotten my cell in the bus. He told me not to worry about the cell as he is having it and he will return it to me at any time suitable to me. He also gave me his personal mobile number.Then he explained me the complete address, including land marks, about the place where he will get off from the bus. I took an auto to that place and called him again On his mobile. He was waiting for me there and came to me within 2-3 mins.
He seemed very simple and nice person. I told him that how much i appreciate what he has done for me, He replied by saying that there is no need to thank him and infact he is feeling sad that i had to travel so long to get back my mobile.
I then returned to my flat with a changed perception of this city forever. It was really nice to know that there are still people like Satish M.R. present in this seemingly materialistic and mean world.
posted by coolvir at 2:15 AM
5 Comments:
Hi Kulveer,
Congrats on starting ur job. :)
Don't stop blogging.
BWG
well.. good ppl still exist! u hv also disappeared just like me! does it happen to everyone who starts workin..
@shruti
I guess blogging already gone to minimal.
And thanks :)
@neha
Not everyone...but some lazy souls like me and you :p
voww..gud :) (from Bangalorean)
same had happned to me as well...i left my cell in the cab while goin home not so expensive though..but luckily my cab mate returned my cell next day..i thanked him the same way you did..it feels really nice, releaved after i got my cell back
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