New Delhi Meetups

brownboy66 · Feb 11th, 2008, 09:59

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Originally Posted by karuna

But anyway, this was really awful and I'm going to post it here because it doesn't fit anywhere but I want to say it. Most of the people on the flight from Delhi to Bahrain were Indian men. I was seated next to a Sikh gentleman. When I spoke to the stewardess about feeling sick, she asked me if I would like to sit with the crew at the back, because "at least we don't smell"!! WTF?!

What!! oh, that's just horrible. Just when you think we might be making progress as a species.........

Sorry to hear that you are unwell, and having to put up with behaviour like that. At least you health is likely to improve quickly! And don't worry about the Delhi meetup - they're becoming so regular you're bound to hit one soon or later (I'm on for the next one when Alohaguy is in town).

get well soon.

capt_mahajan · Feb 11th, 2008, 10:42

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Most of the people on the flight from Delhi to Bahrain were Indian men. I was seated next to a Sikh gentleman. When I spoke to the stewardess about feeling sick, she asked me if I would like to sit with the crew at the back, because "at least we don't smell"!! WTF?!

You sure the Sikh gentleman wasn't sniffing the stewardess?

Maybe it was me in disguise.

machadinha · Feb 11th, 2008, 11:24

Mrs. M's immediate reaction was file a discrimination complaint. I personally wouldn't bother.

And that crew was sure lucky not to have me and the Capt. on board

More importantly really (well, no -- differently important), aren't those folks supposed to be trained in first aid at least, recognize symptoms, also relevant to the countries they serve maybe, and at least supply you with some godd*mn water at least, even if it's normally sold at 5 bob a bottle these days? I mean bloody hell, YG had a similar report recently. I understand we fly cheaply these days by merit of bringing our own sandwiches,* but to neglect your passengers like that is just absurd.

* Was helping someone else check their flight somewhere else today. You get E 11 for the flight and then E 50 for the taxes and stuff, what is that all about? I'm not complaining about the extras mind, I think that's good, but how can the basic costs for a seat be so low? Because they don't get charged the appropriate fuel levy I reckon.

Aishah · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:17

Tried to post earlier Karuna but my connections all failed.. I think that remark by air hostess is appalling. And not what you want to hear when you are sick either. Do hope you are on the mend now - just lucky the plane wasn't full and you weren't squashed in upright all the way. Lying down would have helped a bit.
OT - bb you are speaking like an Indian already! just wait till you've been here a few years - I'm referring to you being 'on for the meeting' - I'm on for it - is very Indian!! Must say, I say the same too.

shashank.aggarwal · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:39

Not sure how to react to the remark...I can see IMers are against it, however I might have taken it with a pinch of salt..

I hope some other North Indians on the board can share there thoughts..

Aishah · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:46

Well, you know Shashank IMHO, even if somebody smells(no matter where they are from e.g. anyone smells after a sweaty game of football!!) it is generally considered rude to mention it unless you are very close family member or friend and it can be said in a joking kind of manner. For an air hostess to say such a thing which to my mind, is racially discriminating, is appalling. You can tell your nearest and dearest they stink, but in public you wouldn't refer to a lot of people from one particular country that they all stink whilst mentioning this to a passenger from another country.

Prashant.M · Feb 11th, 2008, 14:11

Well said Aishah!

brownboy66 · Feb 11th, 2008, 14:19

Ditto what Aishah said! Except for telling the nearest and dearest that they stink - that's an immediate sin binning offence (all power to you if you can do that and get away with it - it makes you a far braver soul than me)

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Originally Posted by Prashant

Well said Aishah!

hey....what happened to the croc!? (nice mustang though - and sort of continuing on with the animal theme....).

karuna · Feb 11th, 2008, 14:22

The thing is that it was said as if it were a known fact, something I would instantly and naturally agree with and recognise as true, which pissed me off because I don't want to be associated with such views. Unfortunately I was in no state to pick a fight, and actually wanted to be able to sit somewhere with space to stretch out cramping legs and move around. So I wasn't going to argue. Sorry.

It did surprise me that the crew didn't seem aware of the concept of "rehydration salts" at all- although perfectly willing to meet my request they were utterly baffled as to why I might request it.

Anyway, I'm derailing this thread and I'm planning to start one of my own about my experiences this time round so get back to planning that next meet up, you lot!

brownboy66 · Feb 11th, 2008, 14:42

yes mam!

(and of course it is the enthusiastic Mr Shashank who is the chief organiser - and does a great job too)!

Aishah · Feb 11th, 2008, 16:56

And don't you just love his title - The Meet Up Guru - it is so appropriate! Which brings us now right back to the title of the thread... ready guys for your next Meet Up?

shashank.aggarwal · Feb 11th, 2008, 17:41

someone mentioned my name ? Oh !! someone mentioned the next meetup...so when are we on guys ?

brownboy66 · Feb 11th, 2008, 20:21

when alohaguy is in town. My wife has said she would like to come along as well........

shashank.aggarwal · Feb 11th, 2008, 22:01

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Originally Posted by brownboy66

when alohaguy is in town. My wife has said she would like to come along as well........

I can see that things are really heating up now !!

Bhabhi Ji would be a nice addition to our circle..it would be a pleasure to meet the lady who can handle a geek like you..

Alohaguy · Feb 11th, 2008, 22:32

I will be in Town for 15th March. For those who can not wait, go head have another one before that

Excited and waiting to meet all of you for the first time.

Feb 11th, 2008, 11:24	#1458
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,521	Mrs. M's immediate reaction was file a discrimination complaint. I personally wouldn't bother. And that crew was sure lucky not to have me and the Capt. on board More importantly really (well, no -- differently important), aren't those folks supposed to be trained in first aid at least, recognize symptoms, also relevant to the countries they serve maybe, and at least supply you with some goddmn water* at least, even if it's normally sold at 5 bob a bottle these days? I mean bloody hell, YG had a similar report recently. I understand we fly cheaply these days by merit of bringing our own sandwiches,* but to neglect your passengers like that is just absurd. * Was helping someone else check their flight somewhere else today. You get E 11 for the flight and then E 50 for the taxes and stuff, what is that all about? I'm not complaining about the extras mind, I think that's good, but how can the basic costs for a seat be so low? Because they don't get charged the appropriate fuel levy I reckon. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:17	#1459
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,963	Tried to post earlier Karuna but my connections all failed.. I think that remark by air hostess is appalling. And not what you want to hear when you are sick either. Do hope you are on the mend now - just lucky the plane wasn't full and you weren't squashed in upright all the way. Lying down would have helped a bit. OT - bb you are speaking like an Indian already! just wait till you've been here a few years - I'm referring to you being 'on for the meeting' - I'm on for it - is very Indian!! Must say, I say the same too. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:39	#1460
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,494	Not sure how to react to the remark...I can see IMers are against it, however I might have taken it with a pinch of salt.. I hope some other North Indians on the board can share there thoughts.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:46	#1461
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,963	Well, you know Shashank IMHO, even if somebody smells(no matter where they are from e.g. anyone smells after a sweaty game of football!!) it is generally considered rude to mention it unless you are very close family member or friend and it can be said in a joking kind of manner. For an air hostess to say such a thing which to my mind, is racially discriminating, is appalling. You can tell your nearest and dearest they stink, but in public you wouldn't refer to a lot of people from one particular country that they all stink whilst mentioning this to a passenger from another country. Last edited by Aishah : Feb 11th, 2008 at 16:58.

Feb 11th, 2008, 14:11	#1462
Prashant.M Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 871	Well said Aishah! __________________ Happiness is just a thought away

Feb 11th, 2008, 14:22	#1464
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,706	The thing is that it was said as if it were a known fact, something I would instantly and naturally agree with and recognise as true, which pissed me off because I don't want to be associated with such views. Unfortunately I was in no state to pick a fight, and actually wanted to be able to sit somewhere with space to stretch out cramping legs and move around. So I wasn't going to argue. Sorry. It did surprise me that the crew didn't seem aware of the concept of "rehydration salts" at all- although perfectly willing to meet my request they were utterly baffled as to why I might request it. Anyway, I'm derailing this thread and I'm planning to start one of my own about my experiences this time round so get back to planning that next meet up, you lot!

Feb 11th, 2008, 14:42	#1465
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,258	yes mam! (and of course it is the enthusiastic Mr Shashank who is the chief organiser - and does a great job too)!

Feb 11th, 2008, 16:56	#1466
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,963	And don't you just love his title - The Meet Up Guru - it is so appropriate! Which brings us now right back to the title of the thread... ready guys for your next Meet Up?

Feb 11th, 2008, 17:41	#1467
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,494	someone mentioned my name ? Oh !! someone mentioned the next meetup...so when are we on guys ?

Feb 11th, 2008, 20:21	#1468
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,258	when alohaguy is in town. My wife has said she would like to come along as well........

Feb 11th, 2008, 22:32	#1470
Alohaguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii USA Posts: 168	I will be in Town for 15th March. For those who can not wait, go head have another one before that Excited and waiting to meet all of you for the first time.

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