I have realized that now a days a lot of things in life or may be life itself leaves me amused.. even not so pleasant surprises (shocks may be?) leave me more amused than agitated…
This call just falls into one of those.. “hello? Am I speaking with Ms. Thealterego?”
I knew.. I just knew it… “yes” (should I just declare that I don’t want a credit card?)
“Ma’am I am calling from ABN ..this is regarding credit card”.. “oh !” (but I have ABN credit card)
“This is to ensure if you have spent Rs…(almost 5 figure sum) yesterday..”
“Yes yes” (I know I am spending a bit more but air ticks are not inexpensive you see!!)
“Ok ma’am just wanted to confirm your DOB”
And so I tell him that.
He is surprised, shocked and confirms twice ..”are you sure ma’am? really???”
“Yessss!?” (I have been having b’day parties on this day every year.. so I believe and wonder why is he so amused ? is he by any chance sharing the b’date?)
“Well may I tell u something?” (trust me not a good time man.. things are too heated up in office and this is the last thing I could tolerate.. but looks like I have decided to test my patience)
“Yes pl..” (quite finish it off sounding polite reply)
“You are very brave and courageous .. “
“What?? “(now I am shocked).. instead.. “Umm okkkk.. thanks but why you say so?” (I bet he could hear that amusement in my voice)
“Your DOB suggests.. I know a bit about astronomy …”
“Thank you”.. (anyone could have heard my smile in my voice!!)
“All the best ma’am you will be doing very well in life and will be achieving anything that you want.. Thank you.. “
Though my immediate future in terms of eve plans looks quite bleak.. I was honestly happy with the call…
Just want to know.. those who have ABN card.. have you also been informed about yourself .. during one of those otherwise routine credit card calls?
Also.. was a bit preoccupied that time.. but dear credit card executive friend, if you really do understand astronomy well then.. why don’t you try it as a profession? I mean I would believe that could be more rewarding a career option, nahi?
u really have patience to talk so much on these phone calls.
@ Al,
true.. have heard this before..
guess talking (on phone or otherwise) forms part of my primary activities…