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PLEASE READ THIS JOKE IF MR. MAKRAND APPROVES TO GET RELAXED.

Subject: An English Woman Planning for a Trip to India This is to provide some comic relief...... .. You just can't stop laughing for every single sentence in the letter below. ;) In the days when you couldn't count on a public toilet facility, an English woman was planning a trip to India. She was registered to stay in a small guest house owned by the local schoolmaster. She was concerned as to whether the guest house contained a WC. In England , a bathroom is commonly called a WC which stands for "Water Closet". She wrote to the schoolmaster inquiring of the facilities about the WC. The school master asked the local priest if he knew the meaning of WC. Together they pondered possible meanings of the letters and concluded that the lady wanted to know if there was a "Wayside Chapel" (A place of worship near the house) . . . a bathroom never entered their minds. So the schoolmaster wrote the following reply: Dear Madam, I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is located 9 miles from the house. It is located in the middle of a grove of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding 229 people and is open on Sundays and Thursdays. As there are many people expected in the summer months, I suggest you arrive early. There is, however, plenty of standing room. This is an unfortunate situation especially if you are in the habit of going regularly. It may be of some interest to you that my daughter was married in the WC as it was there that she met her husband. It was a wonderful event. There were 10 people in every seat. It was wonderful to see the expressions on their faces. We can take photos in different angle. My wife, sadly, has been ill and unable to go recently. It has been almost a year since she went last, which pains her greatly. You will be pleased to know that many people bring their lunch and make a day of it. Others prefer to wait till the last minute and arrive just in time. I would recommend your ladyship plan to go on a Thursday as there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds can be heard everywhere. The newest addition is a bell which rings every time a person enters. We are holding a bazaar to provide plush seats for all since many feel it is long needed. I look forward to escorting you there myself and seating you in a place where you can be seen by all. With deepest regards, The Schoolmaster The woman fainted reading the reply....... .. and she never visited India !!!!

 Top Comment : Lalan    | 08 20 2009 12:54:33 +0000
This is what happens when you judge people from your view without knowing the actual context and afraid of asking if one understand the question well before answering. Nice story to learn how to convey messages to different levels of people
 
11 comments on "An English Woman Planning for a Trip to India"
  Commented by  Meenakshi, Corporate Comm. & Marketing, LC    | 10 14 2009 11:11:24 +0000
Thus it is rightly said - One who asks a question is a fool for 5 minutes, one who doesn't remains a fool forever.
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good one!! What a misunderstanding!!
  Commented by  Kamal Prasoon, Unit Head, Admin/HR/Facilities, Lectrotek Systems    | 08 22 2009 05:35:13 +0000
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Lets not be personal. Dignity of the forum should be maintained.
  Commented by  khalid khan, Head/VP/GM-Marketing, hindustan associates    | 08 21 2009 04:58:01 +0000
greAt sir really humerous 
  Commented by  Vivek Singh, Construction Manager L&T    | 08 21 2009 03:09:04 +0000
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http://toostep.com/insight/communication-gap-due-to-language

Pleas hit the above url
  Commented by  Makrand Bhave, XYZ    | 08 21 2009 03:02:54 +0000
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LOL..... Imterpretation and ignorance... Maybe bliss for some but a nightmare for others....

As for my approval.. Dikshit sahab, I am nobody to do that.. the forum is capable of handling it with their own moderators... Relax sir.. its a very cool joke!! I enjoyed it  :))
  Commented by  Jaspal Singh Sodhi, CEO/MD/Director, Amway Kuber Infrastructures    | 08 20 2009 21:10:41 +0000
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Mr. Dikshit,
Good joke, but why are you refering to makarand, what he has to do with your story or joke.
Who is he in your joke or story ?  And who is this woman ?
It is better,advisable, that you do not speak any name,personally, and maintain the decorum.
  Commented by  varsha, technical manager(QMS)    | 08 20 2009 17:14:11 +0000
its way to think about..nice joke sir
  Commented by  Meena Deshmukh, Product/Brand Manager, Videocon Inds    | 08 20 2009 15:20:50 +0000
Nice Joke Mr. Dikshit...Thanks for sharing...
  Commented by  Nagpal Singh, Sales and Business Development, Babel Group of companies    | 08 20 2009 15:07:31 +0000
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Sir, this is subject matter of interpretation, a serious concern of one may be humor for others.... 
  Commented by  Lalan, Technology Specialist, Ansys Software Pvt Ltd    | 08 20 2009 12:54:33 +0000
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This is what happens when you judge people from your view without knowing the actual context and afraid of asking if one understand the question well before answering.
Nice story to learn how to convey messages to different levels of people
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