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I had a communication breakdown with someone from other countries in work some time ago. Of course, there's no racist's remark here as he/she were brought up in a different culture and surrounding in his/her own country. It all started when I received a call from that person 'telling' me something which he/she was working on then. I have already knock-off and thus, I was listening to a long story which related to my IT system. He/ she neither asking me a question or requesting me for something. The person can speak good english so there's nothing to do with language. I got irritated and ask him/her what's the intend of the call and is it a question or a request. Then he/she started the story again! I cut his/her story short by asking again what he/she wants? Then, he/she told me it's better to discuss in office but that didn't happen and it's history.
I guess to avoid communication breakdowns, most importantly is to check what's the intend of calling a person, whether it's a question, making a statement or asking for a request with a short background. Anyway, I guess the person was stressed.
Oh, btw, I heard a lot about Thai boat noodles and was at one outlet in Bedok Point last week.
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| Thai Boat Noodles reataurant |
But somehow, I ended up having a Basil Chicken Rice as I wanted to have rice since I am starving. Maybe I visit that outlet again and try it out! hahaha....
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| Basil Chicken Rice |
Have a good weekend!
I would have the rice too. I would not mind having one big bowl of the noodles instead of a spoonful in so many bowls - they do have to wash those, don't they? Waste of water...and extra work which I am sure will contribute to the cost as well.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the fella needs company and just wants to talk? Some people can't stop - and they go round and round and round...and may say the same things over and over again in different ways.
I just had Basil Pork Rice yesterday and it costed me S$3.50 only.
ReplyDeleteOohhh this kinda communication breakdown thingy happens most of the time in office too.. Some people hor, never read emails or something, come and ask to do the thing over and over again, but the thing already been done actually..
ReplyDeletehahaha.. maybe that someone you referred to as he/she is your secret admirer and he/she just feels like talking to you so that he/she feels better.. maybe the line to "counseling department" was mistakenly passed to you??
ReplyDeleteoh the boat noodles!!! it's such a hit in KL with so many people lining up and posting on FOODBOOK boasting how many bowls they can wallop at once.. errr, is it still now?? hahaha..
ReplyDeleteI find it so unnecessary and if you have been to Thailand you'd now that is not the real thing, ask Twilight Man!!! so, smart choice for you to have that basil chicken rice, kudos too!! XD
ReplyDeleteIn the end, how long were you listening to him/her over the phone?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend Chris!
ReplyDeleteSome people are like that. They can talk on and on and on without coming to a conclusion. That Basil Chicken Rice looks good lah. If I remember correctly, the Thai Boat Noodle is served in very small portions. I think Mun blogged about it before.
ReplyDeleteYou sure were patient listening to that person's ranting.
ReplyDeleteBasil chicken rice looks good, wonder if there's something similar here? Hehe!
ReplyDeletethat person lonely kot...cari people talk talk LOL
ReplyDeleteMy wife has so much pain talking and dealing with Uncle Sam's folks during the weekly meetings. Luckily I am at her side to comfort and guide her along very well. I told her there is no right and wrong but it would be so tough to adapt to their culture and usage of language that could be deemed as rude or unfriendly. I told her that it took me over a year to get over the culture shock while living in US. Their country is great and the people are friendly too. What is wrong with us?? *winks*
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