Monday 22 February 2010

Service With A Heavily Powdered Smile

Go on, sir. Be a good vegetarian. Enjoy your wada-sambhar. Yes, that’s right. That’s a fancy-looking piece of bread to go with it. No, sir, it’s a very popular combination.

And you sir? Oh! Non-veg? You’re the rebellious, atheist type, aren’t you? With the tshirt over your shirt and the casually spiked hair. I bet you’ve got either rock or hip-hop music playing on those earphones. Rock, isn’t it? Here you go, sir.

What’s that, sir? The best part of the meal is undoubtedly the sealed packet of butter? Why, thank you, sir! I placed it on that tray myself. Yes sir? Oh, you thought the potatoes were particularly bad? Yes, that’s a special recipe; they’re just boiled, then lightly fried and sprinkled with stale, finely chopped coriander to lend the appearance of having been flavoured with some exotic European/
Continental herbs. Anything else, sir? You’re wondering what the little black things in the omelette were, since it had no discernible taste to speak of? I’m afraid I haven’t the faintest notion, sir. Dog hair, perhaps? Glad to have been of service.

Tea or coffee, sir? Wait, let me guess. You’re young and anglicized. Coffee, I’m sure. Oh, and you’re one of those pretentious types who have it black, with just a dash of sugar, no? Aha! I knew it!

Sir, you really must stop pushing that button so much. We have other passengers to attend to as well. Oh, just one statement and one question and then you’ll leave me alone the rest of the flight? Splendid! That’ll be lovely, sir. Yes? You’d like to thank me for the warm, flavoured water that I told you was coffee? You’re welcome sir! Anytime! Now, that question? Rather quickly, if you don’t mind; there are others waiting. Why does my head resemble a dog? I find that question offensive, sir. Please remain seated, sir. No, you may not have another packet of butter. No, sir, you can’t get out of your seat. Just over an hour to go, sir. Please remain in your seat, sir. Yes, we will land at some point, sir.

Thank you for flying with us!

Toilet Warning(Inspired by the wonderful flights to and from Delhi I just had. On a side note, has anyone seen the wonderful instructions in airline lavatories? They’re well placed, since I’ve always thought of airlines as the perfect place to dispose of soiled underwear… Click to make it all big and sexy.)

9 member protest rally:

fishbowl said...

Tsk, nice!:)

Silvia Martin said...

I guess that service is incredibels.
That one was great “Go on, sir. Be a good vegetarian. Enjoy your wada-sambhar. Yes, that’s right. That’s a fancy-looking piece of bread to go with it. No, sir, it’s a very popular combination.”
So you Inspired by the wonderful flights to Delhi whuch you just had.

Unknown said...

Sigh...hmmn.

:D

jhayu said...

@ Fishy.
= ) Thank you!

@ Sylvia Martin.
I know a social media campaign when I see one.. Nicely plugged!

@ Preeti.
Umm...?

Scattered Thoughts... said...

Well.. I agree they make it too much at times but just try to put ourselves in their place, can't really complain.. They have to go through this infinite times..no>

Mudra said...

Come on. Tell us which airline. :D

jhayu said...

@ Scattered Thoughts.
Yeah, I guess. Though if they tried being real instead of so fake, they'd probably enjoy it more and so would we.

@ Muduu.
You can't tell? Oh, wait. I didn't mention wrinkles, did I? Now can you tell?

Menaka said...

Dear old lady with arthritis in both knees and a bad temper to go with and you troubling her like she has nothing better to do that to serve you coffee and lunch and all that...

Mudra said...

IA? :D

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