CULTURAL QA 04-2024-03 Allthe below QA are from QUORA DIGEST tome on 03-04-2024.
SelectedQuora answers by generally interesting are included. Still they need not be 100% correct answers. One joke is included. Compiled and posted by R Gopalakrishnan, 80, on 03-4-2024 Q1 What was yourbest random conversation with a stranger? Adarsh Kumar,Connoisseur of Storytelling 7y Mumbai Airport, Jet Airways ticket counter: She: Do you have any specific seat preference, sir? Me(lightly): A seat beside a cute girl would begreat. She(smiling): Sure, you can take that chair and sitbeside me. Slightly taken aback by that unexpected response. Me: Not now, but maybe some other time. You can giveme your number and I would definitely call you next time I’m in the city. She: That’s private. Me (delivering my well rehearsed dialogue): Ultimateprivacy is a myth. God sees everything. The cloud records everything. NSA fileseverything. So, live transparently and don't waste useless energy hidingyourself. She (placing the ticket on the counter): Here’s yourticket, sir. If it’s meant to be, we’ll meet again. Till then have a nicejourney. Me(with a wide smile): Thank you. Later in the flight while I was reading a novel, myattention diverted towards something scribbled at the back of my ticket which Iwas using as a bookmark. To my horror I saw this: A half written name and mobile number with a smiley.One of the security staff must have torn and kept the other half. I re-windedthat conversation and cursed myself a million times for not paying attention. Now, every time I travel through Mumbai I just glancethrough the Jet Airways counter once, just in case.... My note- The QApurpose is to mention that one should pay full attention to things. The person who has answered isa civilized matured man. Q2 Can you tellabout some FACTS OF LIFE ? A2 ShivTandon,23h A young man asked his grandfather,"Grandpa, howdid you live in the past without technology . . . without computers,without drones without bitcoins,without Internet connection without TVs.without air conditioners without cars,without mobile phones?" Grandpa answered: "Just as your generation lives today . . . no prayers,no compassion,norespect ,no GMRC,no real education,poor personality,there is no human kindness,thereis no shame,there is no modesty,there is no honesty. We, the people born between the years 1930-1980, werethe blessed ones. Our lives are a living proof." ¶ While playing and riding a bike, we have never worna helmet. ¶ after school we did our homework ourselves and wealways played in meadows until sunset ¶ We played with real friends, not virtual friends. ¶ If we were thirsty, we would drink frim thefountain, from the waterfalls, faucet water, not mineral water. ¶ We never worried and get sick even as we shared thesame cup or plate with our friends. ¶ We never gained weight by eating bread and pastaevery day. ¶ Nothing happened to our feet despite walkingbarefoot. ¶ We never used food supplements to stay healthy. ¶ We used to make our own toys and play with them. ¶ Our parents were not rich. They gave us love, notmaterial gifts. ¶ We never had a cell phone, DVD, PSP, game console,Xbox, video games, PC, laptop, internet chat . . . but we had true friends. ¶ We visited our friends without being invited andshared and enjoyed the food with their family. Parents lived nearby to take advantage of familytime. ¶ We may have had black and white photos, but you canfind colorful memories in these photos. ¶ We are a unique and the most understandinggeneration, because we are the last generation that listened to their parents. And we are also the first ones who were forced tolisten to their children… Q3 What are thebest one line Jokes you have ever heard or read? A3 TomMerfy, Tue Here are a few classic one-liner jokes: 1. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows toohigh. She looked surprised. 2. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because theymake up everything. 3. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use myhands. 4. I told my computer I needed a break, and now itwon't stop sending me vacation ads. 5. I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It'simpossible to put down. 6. I'm on a whiskey diet. I've lost three daysalready. 7. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes.She gave me a hug. 8. I'm trying to organize a hide and seekcompetition, but it's hard to find good players. 9. Parallel lines have so much in common. It's ashame they'll never meet. 10. I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enoughdough. These one-liners are often used for quick laughs andare popular for their simplicity and wit. Q4 What are the biggest culture shocks peopleface when coming to Germany? A4 Ann Crump,Livesin Wilmington, DE (2018–present)9h 1. Stickler forRules: Germans are extremely particular about social rules and public conduct. They donot tolerate misconduct like talking loudly in public or not tipping restaurantstaff. 2. Cleanliness:German streets are spotless, and citizens prioritize cleanliness and hygiene in theirsurroundings. 3. Love for Bacon: Germans have a strong affinity forbacon, incorporating it into many dishes throughout the day. 4. TotalShutdown on Sundays: Everything is closed on Sundays in Germany, as it is considered apublic holiday. 5. Lack ofCustomer Service: Germans are self-reliant, and there is a lack of emphasis on customerservice in various situations. 6. Old-FashionedTraditions: Germany still embraces fashion and traditions from the 1980s, which can be surprisingto newcomers. 7. FullyFurnished Homes: It is common for previous homeowners to leave behind heavy items likekitchen cabinets, creating a cultural shock for new residents. 8. No Rules forQueues: Standing in line is not strictly enforced in Germany, leading to a more relaxedapproach to queuing up. 9. No SpeedLimits: The Autobahn’s lack of speed limits can be shocking to non-natives accustomed toregulated driving speeds. 10. Polite andWelcoming Attitude: Despite some cultural differences, Germans are known for theirfriendliness and welcoming nature towards newcomers. Q5 What did you smell upon entering someone’shome that made you want to leave as soon as possible? A5 John MacCallum,20h Many many moons ago I was a telephone engineervisiting several house each day. Upon entering this one house I asked wheretheir phone was and was directed into the living room. I became aware that theplace smelt of shit. Ugh! That phone was OK so asked if there were any othersand was taken upstairs to a bedroom which also smelt of shit. Fixed the faultand wondered how people could live like this. Returned to my van to do mypaperwork and … the van started to smell of shit … looked at my shoes and wentOMG! Still makes me cringe every time I think of it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1595216996.3018844.1712152426738%40mail.yahoo.com.
