How to Communicate about a Solar Eclipse

From : Managing Director
To : Executive Director
“Tomorrow morning there will be a total eclipse of the sun at nine o’clock. This is something which we cannot see everyday. So let the work-force line up outside, in their best clothes to watch it. To mark the occasion of this rare occurrence, I will personally explain the [...]

Maiden Speech

A Schoolmaster from a remote rural area was transferred to a school in a Metro city. He reported for duty two days before August 15 and, as was the practice in the school, was asked to address the assembly on Independence Day.
Here’s his dynamite speech :
Leddies and Gentulmens,    Contemporaries, Children, “This is my first maiden speech.   If small [...]

Ramayan: As told by an American NRI to his Son

Son : Pop… what is the Ramayan stuff that all my friends in school talk about..
Pop : So, like this dude had, like, a big cool kingdom and people liked him.  But, like, his step mom, or somethin’, was kind of a bitch, and she forced her husband to, like, you know, send this [...]

English and Understanding Trouble

On a warm afternoon, the professor is teaching three ambitious students how to  communicate with Indian customers.
Professor: “Okay, Gary, Randy and Jane, first we need to give you Indian names. Gary, from now on, you’ll be known to your customers as Gaurav. Randy, you’ll be Ranjit. And Jane, you’ll be Jagadamba. Now imagine you just received [...]

How People Understand Job Descriptions

“Competitive Salary”
We remain competitive by paying you less than our competition.
“Join our fast-paced company”
We have no time to train you.
“Casual work atmosphere”
We don’t pay enough to expect that you will dress up; a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
“Some overtime required”
Some every night and some every weekend.
“Duties will vary”
Anyone in the office can [...]

How to Answer the Questions in an Interview

Q.How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper)
Q.If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?
A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23 rd Rank [...]

Sardar’s Bargaining Skills

One sardar came to New York and wanted to do shopping in New York Shopping Mall.
His Indian friend told the Sardar that the prices will be costly and hence asked him to bargain for half the price.
Sardar went and asked the price of stereo for which the vendor told 2000 Rs. Sardar asked for Rs.1000. [...]

Harjap Singh’s Interview

Harjap Singh was called for an interview at a leading NRI Company in Chennai. He  enters into the Interview board room for the said Interview. He is the first candidate. He says Namaste to all. He is also greeted by chairman. Interview starts …
Chairman: Come on Young man. Take your seat
Harjap Singh: (Harjap Singh bends [...]

Uncle’s Air India Journey

Harjap Singh’s father-in-law was booked into an SIA flight to Delhi.
But as this was his first time in an airplane, he made a few preparations that were out of place.
When the stewardess came around to take orders for the in-flight meal, the our uncle declared loudly:
 “I have brought my own lunch. Make sure [...]

An Interview with MP

Officer: What is your name?
Candidate : MP. Sir
officer: Tell me properly
candidate: Mohan Pal sir
officer: Your Father’s name?
Candidate: MP. Sir
officer: What does that mean?
Candidate: Manmohan Pal sir

officer: Your native place
candidate: MP. Sir
officer: Is it Madhya Pradesh?
Candidate: No, Mani Pal sir
officer: What is your qualification?
Candidate: MP. Sir
officer: (angrily) what is it?
Candidate: Metric Pass
officer: Why do you [...]