welcome KR On Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 18:35, APS Mani <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well said and well defined! Mani > > > On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:07 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Mr Gopalkrishnan admitted his usual way of spreading gossip as he is not >> bothered ; and he depends solely on me to correct his non-justified emails >> ; thus readers are warned not to read it also. According to the Britannica, >> in 1800 AD home dining tables were unusually higher in heights where the >> dinner was finished; at the same time, tea is a drink in different timings; >> that tea was taken from normal furniture; si tea was branded Low and high >> tea. There is nothing more attached to that word, which is not mainly >> highlighted, though written while on the walk. Certain names of food and >> eating are attached with so many adjectives all over the earth. Those in >> parlour shall be discussed wholly. The writer thought HIGH TEA means social >> status. Why even in many offices, people in rotary, Lion and parting >> farewell print invitations as HIGH TEA. This is wrong. Let Gopala >> correct himself. If he wants to write about anything 5 Ws are important and >> as lacks the 6th W (wise) he writes in mockery. KR IRS 30824 >> >> On Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 11:30, APS Mani <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The whole definition of "high tea" has lost its meaning in the >>> explanation in the answer. The high tea time is around 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. >>> It is sumptuous with snacks and light food. It is NOT a dinner at all. >>> Guests attending High Tea may have supper at their homes or in restaurants >>> later. The answer defining the term HIGH TEA has come from someone who >>> does not know what it is. High tea terms are popular in the social circle >>> now. By crudely defining the term, the significance and meanings are lost! >>> >>> Mani >>> >>> I have not read other questions & answers. One Q & A was sufficient to >>> skip the entire text. >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 8:19 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> CULTURAL QA 08202430 >>>> >>>> General QA –Base Quora QA –Compiled >>>> >>>> Q3 What are some interesting facts about India? >>>> >>>> KR Was head of Sidha Ganga mutt Lingayat tribe vishwa brahmin who >>>> lived till 21 1 2019 completing 111 years longest live claim. And this >>>> quors was written a decade back or written without knowing he is no more. >>>> Karnataka is rich with 1000 ds of Mutts including 256 Sanakara mutts. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Q4 What is the single greatest piece of career advice, and why? >>>> >>>> KR Yes, it's a good point. But updations, Loyalty etc are >>>> mere variables, wrt the factors good will going around. Just when finished >>>> it was software welcoming him, might have the other way too as something >>>> else, upcoming, and his line of approach down-trodding. Similarly, Loyalty >>>> depends on the right spirit of the boss. If Karma is good all will place >>>> itself at that right moment. I had seen an accountant cum PA of a leading >>>> FD of a big group, when I was young. Sincere to his boss, 3 daughters. I >>>> used to wonder then, why he is wasting his time, with such fastidious >>>> loyalty. He became my home visitor also as he was close to my colony. We >>>> were going around. After 2 decades, again we met accidentally. He was >>>> courteous to me as he used to be. He said he had married 2 of his daughters >>>> in a high place; and when I asked him what he is now, I was stunned; he is >>>> director of 5 companies, all subsidiaries of the boss group. He was >>>> elevated by the boss to take charge of one company as director executive >>>> which expanded now to 5 companies. With car quarters were big one, so >>>> sambandis were also high. And the top knotch is, that boss said, as he has >>>> another level, cannot continue as his P A SO TOOK ONE AS HIS P.A AS >>>> RECOMMENDED; AND CONTINUED TO CONSULT HIM IN MATTRESS OF EXIGENCIES. AND HE >>>> IS STILL LOYAL TO HIM. Later I lost touch. I dont know much about him. >>>> >>>> KR IRS 30824 >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>> From: Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 08:55 >>>> Subject: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 08-2024-30 >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> CULTURAL QA 08-2024-30 >>>> >>>> General QA –Base Quora QA –Compiled >>>> >>>> Q1 Why do the British say “high tea” for dinner? >>>> >>>> A1 Audrey Lewis, Food Lover, Jan 4 >>>> >>>> Ah, the term "high tea" often causes a bit of confusion, especially >>>> across different cultures. A colleague of mine from the UK once explained >>>> this to me. The term "high tea" doesn't actually refer to dinner in the >>>> traditional sense that most of us think of. It's a bit more specific than >>>> that. >>>> >>>> "High tea" in Britain traditionally referred to a meal that combined >>>> elements of a late afternoon tea with a hearty meal. It wasn't the >>>> formal, dainty affair that many associate with "afternoon tea," where you >>>> might have small sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Instead, "high tea" >>>> would include more substantial dishes like meat, fish, baked goods, and >>>> other more filling items, along with tea, of course. >>>> >>>> The term "high" in "high tea" isn't about the meal being fancy or >>>> upscale. It actually refers to the height of the tables where people ate >>>> this meal. While afternoon tea was traditionally served on low, comfortable >>>> parlor chairs or sofas, high tea was served at the dinner table, which is >>>> higher. >>>> >>>> This meal was more common among the working class, who would have their >>>> tea after coming home from work. It served as an early evening meal >>>> and was more practical and filling to suit the needs of laborers. >>>> >>>> So, when Brits say "high tea," they're usually referring to a >>>> substantial early evening meal that's a bit of a blend between a late >>>> afternoon tea and a hearty dinner, traditionally served at a high dining >>>> table. The mix-up often happens because the term has been somewhat >>>> romanticized and altered in other cultures, leading to the common >>>> misconception that it's a fancier or more elegant affair. >>>> >>>> Q2 What are some great short jokes? >>>> >>>> A2 Sai Krishna Sathwik Kolapalli, NA Jul 17 >>>> >>>> Sure, here are some short and classic jokes that are sure to bring a >>>> smile: >>>> >>>> 1. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug. >>>> >>>> 2. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never >>>> meet. >>>> >>>> 3. I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down! >>>> >>>> 4. Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts. >>>> >>>> 5 I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough. >>>> >>>> 6. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's really uplifting! >>>> >>>> 7. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in >>>> his field! >>>> >>>> 8. I told my computer I needed a break and now it won't stop giving me >>>> Kit Kats. >>>> >>>> 9. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems. >>>> >>>> Q3 What are some interesting facts about India? >>>> >>>> Chetan Shetty,Automation Developer (2011–present)Updated 9y >>>> >>>> Seen this man??He is Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji. >>>> >>>> And this is the place where he has made his abode for the past 75 years >>>> serving humanity. >>>> >>>> He has built an institution that provides free education, clothing and >>>> shelter to over 11000 kids from various parts of India. This place is >>>> located in Tumkur district of Karnataka State, India. >>>> >>>> There are no security hurdles, if you want to take his blessings. >>>> >>>> The above pic is the evening prayer the students who live here do with >>>> Swamiji, every single day. >>>> >>>> The pic below is taken from his residence. This peacock was standing >>>> directly above Swamiji's roof, and we were allowed to enter so close! >>>> >>>> He has been doing this charity work and running this trust for close to 80 >>>> years now , starting from his early 20s. Now as I write this, he is a >>>> 107 year old man who still follows the exact same routine. >>>> >>>> There are various NGOs and charitable institutions around the world, >>>> but very few that have never attempted brand merchandising or using >>>> celebrities to collect funds. But this institution has thrived over the >>>> past 8 decades purely on the basis of goodwill and the drive to serve the >>>> challenged. >>>> >>>> Visiting this place was one of the most memorable experience in >>>> spirituality, if there was any. >>>> >>>> Q4 What is the single greatest piece of career advice, and why? >>>> >>>> A4 Srinath Nalluri,M.Sc, B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering & >>>> Minor (Technopreneurship), National University of Singapore (Graduated >>>> 2020)Jul 9 >>>> >>>> During my trip to Germany in 2022, I met a friend at a hostel, who is >>>> in his late 40s.Later that evening, when we went for city sightseeing, he >>>> told me one snippet from his life. >>>> >>>> Once, I was earning 2000 rupees per month. >>>> >>>> When I wanted to ask for a raise, I realized one thing—I had been >>>> doing the same work for the past three years. Why would my boss increase my >>>> salary when he could hire someone new for a cheaper price? >>>> >>>> Anybody could learn to do this job; it isn’t that difficult. Today, >>>> everything is good, so I am still with this company. But what if the >>>> company incurs some losses in the future? I would easily be one of those >>>> people to be replaced as part of a cost-cutting exercise. >>>> >>>> That’s when I started upgrading my skills by attending computer classes >>>> in the evenings. >>>> >>>> Computers and software were very new things then. Due to the classes I >>>> had attended, when the IT postings came later that year, I was one of the >>>> few qualified candidates. >>>> >>>> Opportunity is like a pendulum; it comes as fast as it goes. So, you >>>> need to prepare yourself with the right skills before the moment it strikes >>>> you. >>>> >>>> So >>>> >>>> What do mediocre employees do that best employees don’t? >>>> >>>> They just don’t see their end coming. >>>> >>>> They live in an illusion that loyalty would always do wonders and they >>>> would never be removed from that position. >>>> >>>> However, things are different in the corporate arena. One would be >>>> thrown out mercilessly if there is no equivalent value brought in for the >>>> price he is paid. >>>> >>>> So always invest in yourself consistently to stay in the game. >>>> >>>> Q5 What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still >>>> think about to this day? >>>> >>>> A5 Derek Powell,1y >>>> >>>> A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a case of beer, any >>>> kind except Schlitz. The bartender says, "What's wrong with Schlitz, don't >>>> you like it? The man says, "I hate that shit". Last night I drank a whole >>>> case of Schlitz and blew chunks. The bartender says, "You drink a case of >>>> any beer you're going to blow chunks". 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