I was at a social event a few days ago where the catering service was exceptional. Not only was the food delectable, the presentation was exceptional too. The plating was elegant and even the buffet spread had been laid out tastefully.
Within a few minutes of the buffet opening for service however, the scene had become less than appetizing. People had ladled the food not only onto their plates but also onto the table and for good measure had sprinkled a few specks of dal and sambar onto the plates and bowls laid out for service.
It is interesting how inconsiderate Indians can be to their fellow citizens in a bid to save a few seconds. I have tried this and I know that it takes no more than a few seconds extra to be careful when ladling the food from the serving bowl to your own plate. Slapping some dal over to your bowl can be achieved in about 5 seconds and doing it well can be done in 8 or 9. As anyone who has eaten at a buffet surely knows, many Indians slap their food over. There is no joy in precision, in leaving the buffet table beautiful for others.It is no surprise that this desi attitude filters into our engineering or our work.
What really bothers me, is that this time saved is not exactly being put to good use. Punctuality is not one of our virtues either.
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