The People You Talk To...

There are over 6 billion people in this world. In my life so far, I’ve met a few of them, very very few to be honest. But still, when I talk to people, I get to know about them. When I don’t talk to people, I get to know even more about them. So in this post I intend to talk about people we meet in life, more precisely, the people we talk to. Chalo fir, isshtart karte hain... 

The Nodding Types: You say the earth is round, they nod in affirmation. You say Sachin Tendulkar is the best cricketer ever, they nod. You say Rakhi Sawant is a great actress, they nod AGAIN. So basically, they are just like those punching bags, whatever you say, they just give the same expression. Also, in addition to the tilting of their heads, they add the “yes I understand”  expression called “hmmmm..”   

The Hainnnn?? Types: You tell them a secret or a gossip and they are like “hainnn, really??” Once you open that box of secrets, they are no longer interested in listening to whatever thing you wanted to talk about, all they want is those dug deep from the ground revelations about something, someone, anything and anyone. 

The Psychiatrist Types: You come to them with a problem, and then come again and again. These people just have some aura about them that makes you want to share your problems. They listen, they advise, they support and most importantly, they reply to your late night messages of “Hey, you there?” Bechaare, sant log. 

The 360^o Types: These are the people who have no idea as to what you’re talking about. So they move their head left, right, centre, up and down, north and south... basically everywhere, just so that they get a slight hint of what supernatural stuff you’re talking about. Talk to an Arts student about Quantum Physics & String Theory, and you will see what I’m talking about. Not to mention, these people often carry the expressions same as that of a toddler, when you play peek a boo with them. 

The “Dekh Aisa Hai” Types: These people are the descendants of those who first said something about that glass being half empty and all that. You tell them A & B are not nice people, they will say “Dekh aisa hai, har koi X & Y jaisa nahi hota.” You talk about the difficulty in coping with studies and they say “Dekh yar aisa hai, do your best and leave the rest.” You sob about your girlfriend leaving you, they say “Dekh aisa hai, wo tere liy sahi thi hi nahi..” 

The Hackers Types: They start listening to you, gradually start talking about their own life and before you know it, they are the ones who are talking while you end up lending your ears to them. So basically, they just hack your conversation and change it into their own.

Note: This type is usually found in group conversations. 

The “Be Right Back” Types: They are the ones who happen to recall some important work that cannot be done without their benign presence. So while you’re still in the early stages of reciting your “Meri Awaaz Suno” stories, they just get that message, call or ping that makes them say, “hey, sorry but  there’s this really important thing that I’ve to go & handle, be right back.” Usually, they are never back, and whenever they are, they get that all important call from the US President again.

The Time Killers Types: These are often the best persons to talk to, or so it seems. They will listen with all their attention, give their honest feedback and be really empathetic. Turns out, they were just doing so to kill their time. The moment they find something more interesting, you are left into oblivion. 

The Khatam Karo Types: These are the ones who are paying fr their bad deeds done in previous lives. They wonder why you chose only them to talk to among the abaadi se bhari jagah, and just wish that whatever crap you're talking about gets over ASAP. You may not realize this, but you yourself may end up in  this kind of situation.

I’m sure there are various other types of people you talk to. Give in your suggestions and we will publish a research paper on it. So think about those people you encounter everyday, and I’ll be right back, just got a Candy Crush request from Mr. Narendra Modi!!

Until next time...

Take Care :)