thanks Roland, It reminds me of my NRI friend who never takes his bracelet (maskot) off even while having bath or while sleeping.
One day, I asked him.. What happen to your maskot today? He replied 'I am now going to meet an officer at TCP dept. in his cabin who called me to see him personally, if he sees my MASKOT he will definelty demand more (bribe)so I took it off at left at home' Few weeks later, I saw him once again w/o mascot.. Are you going to see another Govt. officer today? 'No' he replied. 'I have an appointment with a dentist..when they see MAKOT, first thing they asked when are am going or returning (abroad)? And accordingly, their normal fees say Rs.700 become upto Rs.1200 plus you may get yr next appointment within week (normally after 2-3 weeks). So, never wear a maskot (or heavy chain) at Govt offices and at Dentists. Maskot or Sorpolli = Goa Card Other things to avoid are: Raybans (sun glasses) Short Pant with shoes Designer T shirt or sports jersey Expensive cell phone Car keys === [Goanet] 'Goa Card' for NRI Goans Roland Francis roland.francis at gmail.com Sat Jan 19 07:34:36 PST 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear JoeGoaUK, It is my experience and that of many overseas Goans that when some work needs to be done and the completion of the work causes inconvenience to some, the first question that is asked of the expatriate is "Tum kenna pottun vetam" (when are you returning). Now as we know, the purpose of that question is so that the person can be delayed until the time comes for him to return and keep the matter until his next trip. The Goa Card will assist those crooks and now they don't even have to ask the question. Roland. 416-453-3371 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___________________________________________________________ Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with Yahoo! For Good http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
