Here is a small post I just had to pen down... :-)
Was watching another talk-show (in marathi : that is my mother tongue) ... Mr.Vithal Kamat was being interviewed. Now normally talk-shows are about people from the glamor world so I was really wondering what is the discussion about!
Let me not get into each and every question that was popped !! But I would just like to mention couple questions that were asked and the "Very Inspiring" answers which made me think and act !!!
Question : Sir , We have heard that you don't travel by business class and still go for economy , is that true ?
Answer : Yes , Many banks have invested in the hotels that I am coming up with... I m big because they have trusted me ...I can not use their money for a luxurious lifestyle.
(Fact : It was just not about traveling by business class but this man traveled by train and then took a riksha when Orchid : 5 * hotel was coming up!!!)
Question : Sir , you have traveled all over the world for your business ( Please search for Orchid hotels / Ecotels ) , Is there something that you think should change ?
Answer : Nice question .. I have been really looking out for a good opportunity to say this... Today I will... We Indians always keep complaining that we are not treated "normally" or respected by citizens of few countries... But let me tell you the fact that what we really need is treat ourselves normally !
Value yourself if you think others should value you ! The only thing that will make you feel inferior is your confidence which is not up-to the mark !
Well , I don't need to explain what he meant ! Many will get the point and at-least few will follow ! :-)
Sayalee
Was watching another talk-show (in marathi : that is my mother tongue) ... Mr.Vithal Kamat was being interviewed. Now normally talk-shows are about people from the glamor world so I was really wondering what is the discussion about!
Let me not get into each and every question that was popped !! But I would just like to mention couple questions that were asked and the "Very Inspiring" answers which made me think and act !!!
Question : Sir , We have heard that you don't travel by business class and still go for economy , is that true ?
Answer : Yes , Many banks have invested in the hotels that I am coming up with... I m big because they have trusted me ...I can not use their money for a luxurious lifestyle.
(Fact : It was just not about traveling by business class but this man traveled by train and then took a riksha when Orchid : 5 * hotel was coming up!!!)
Question : Sir , you have traveled all over the world for your business ( Please search for Orchid hotels / Ecotels ) , Is there something that you think should change ?
Answer : Nice question .. I have been really looking out for a good opportunity to say this... Today I will... We Indians always keep complaining that we are not treated "normally" or respected by citizens of few countries... But let me tell you the fact that what we really need is treat ourselves normally !
Value yourself if you think others should value you ! The only thing that will make you feel inferior is your confidence which is not up-to the mark !
Well , I don't need to explain what he meant ! Many will get the point and at-least few will follow ! :-)
Sayalee
8 comments:
I come across this many times myself Sayali. People talk about being not treated well abroad and racism and all. I have never faced this, and largely because I pay no attention to it. Treating everyone like we would want to be treated is the key! I have NEVER faced any bias of any sort because I am 'brown skinned'. I have to thank Europe for treating me well :-)
Good one :-) Have you read his "Idli, orchid ani me"?
Nice one Sayalee !
@Pritesh : yes dear... That awareness of not being inferior is required and then its smooth I guess...Even I have never had a problem so far!
@Surabhi , Padmaja Mam : Thanks
I have read that book :)
@Pritesh n Sayali,
Even I have heard about my friends complaining that. In response I always say, 'You talk about racism in US and UK? Look at your home! India itself is the largest racist country in the world. The way people from different religion/caste are treated - that too officially - is disgusting.. Why are you talking about other countries?
I myself have never experienced racism in US though.
@Amit : Experience differs... !
And racism is not really the highlight...it can be just one point...
Hi S'Lee,
Majha tujhya blogvar dusra comment and probably I will be a regular too if you write more regularly ;).. mi hi mulakhat ithe europe madhe pahili .. as usual Mr. Kamat was his inspiring best .. He really makes you feel that you need to have that confidence that nothing is impossible unless you think in your mind that its impossible .. btw, I do agree we are a racist country (although its besides the topic) .. just look at our preoccupation with fairness creams!.. good points you had in this blog .. Want to goad you to keep writing as you write very well :)
Best Luck :)
Thank you :)
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