Henceforth I was R2; some even called me R2-D2. I had no clue about Star Wars back then and kept wondering how in the world D2 stands for Prakash. In spite of all my efforts, the name stuck and even my wife switched to calling me R2!
R2’s achievements during his 1st 10 days in US define his personality:
1) Paid $60 as tip to the limo driver who came to pick him up at the airport.
2) Called 911 for directionsa. Because he had no change and 911 calls were free from the booth
b. When asked where is he calling from, “From the Petrol Pump in front of McDonalds”
c. When asked where do you need directions to, “My apt. is in Herndon, close to a Red Lobster”
3) Ordered “both”, when asked “for here” or “to go”.
4) Somehow thought that there were 2 kinds of roads in US -> highways and sub-ways. Decided that he hates highways after few days of heart stopping driving adventures. Since his corporate housing in Herndon required him to take highways to work – he asked his relocation agent to move him to a place where he will need just the subways. Relocation agent moved him to an apartment near Vienna Metro station!
5) Was forced to play Taboo in an ice-breaker session. Picks up a card, looks at the word and says, “I can’t do this, I don’t know the meaning of this word Denver”
And this was just the beginning.
I can add a few more:
ReplyDelete1. Tried to switch to an adjacent lane, when the said lane had a 16-wheeler that started in front of your car and finished after it.
2. Tried to call India and accidently called 911 (at least i think it way you. Might have been one of the boys....)
3. Skipped a red light when Dhanno told you "Yeah no one stops at this light"
LOL :-)
ReplyDeleteThe 911 call for directions is tough to beat
:-)