What are some interesting "caught by TTE/TC in Indian Railways" stories?
Hope you will enjoy.This happened when I was traveling from Howrah to Rajahmundry (a town in Andhra).As the trip was unplanned, I had no reserved ticket. Hence, I took one general ticket, went to the concerned platform and boarded the train (in sleeper class). Aftersometime the train started to depart and as usual a TTE came for checking. Nowthis is where the real story begins.Encountering 1st TTETTE: Ticket???ME: Sir, I am having General ticket because it’s suddenly planned.TTE: What should I do?(In Anger)ME: Sir, Please provide me a berth and in return I will pay fine.TTE: Okay, Sit here and I will come again to collect fine.(Took my ticket and wrote seat number and coach)Me with some sigh of relief, shifted to my allotted coach.After sometime the TTE came again.TTE: Is 27 yours??(27 is the berth allotted)ME: Yes Sir(without hesitation)TTE: Okay.I was waiting for him to ask the fine but thank god he didn’t (Don’t know the reason,maybe his memory is not that good or maybe he thinks that I am the original berth holder.)MISSION NO. 1 ACCOMPLISHED.After some odd hours the train crossed West Bengal and entered Orissa. As we all know that whenever the train switches States, the TTEs will also change.Encountering 2nd TTETTE: Ticket??ME: Here It is Sir.TTE: You are traveling in sleeper class with a general ticket. You must pay fine.Me: Sir, I already paid the fine and in return he (1st TTE) allotted me this berth.TTE: Oh, Is It? Then show me the challan???ME: Sir, He (1st TTE) told me to pay a fine of 900/- with challan and also gave me another option of paying 500/- without challan. Sir, like everybody I went on choosing later one. Hence, I have no challan with me.(with some innocence and presence of mind).TTE:Pcchhh…Because of these corrupt people our India is still a developing country. Okay, You sit down. (Went away scolding the 1st TTE)MISSION NO. 2 ACCOMPLISHED.After some more odd hours the train has entered Andhra Pradesh.Encountering 3rd TTECrtl C & Ctrl V of the previous encounter.AND FINALLY REACHED MY DESTINATION WITHOUT PAYING ANY KIND OF FINE.Thank You.
What are some of the best ways to start a conversation with a girl?
One of the most common mistakes I observe over and over is good guys who turn crazy as soon as they talk to an attractive woman. The best method for starting a conversation and approaching a woman is to keep in mind that women are human. Hot or not, we want to be seen as normal human beings.Walk over to her with confidence and slow movements.Moving slowly decreases your chances of bumping into something and it exudes more confidence. Also make sure you approach her more from the side than from the front – it’s less threatening.Concentrate on having a good time. This should be your only goal. Don’t start talking to her, only because you want to convince her to that you’re worth being dated or whatever. That way you won’t have the pressure of saying everything right so you don’t screw up the chance of going home with her.Remember: Women appreciate honesty! Don’t try to impress her by juicing up your stories.Lead a normal conversation, conversation in which you just want to get to know her.How to break the ice:You: Hi. How’s your day been?She – a bit surprised: Oh hi. :) It’s been fine. How was yours?You: Stressful. I have so much to do because of that exam I have next week. I have to read two more books and they’re not an easy read.She: Sounds tough!You: It is. Btw I’m John! Nice to meet you!She: Emily, nice to meet you too!You: So.. What do you do?She: I’m a teacher!You: Really! At which school?It’s always a good idea to do an activity that doesn’t require much attention parallel to having a conversation. Something like billiard, darts, bowling, cooking, sports, taking a walk,… It takes the pressure away and makes everything flow smoother and more natural.If you’re interested in getting to a deeper emotional level in your conversations, check out the article How To Talk On An Emotional Level.Signals others (including women) give youNot asking any questions = Next topic please!Looking at the clock several times = Please Scotty beam me out of here!“Mh”, “aha”, “ok” + seeming absent minded = You are boring!!!Looking around the room = All of the above.Staring into your eyes and listening closely = You are fascinating! Tell me more!Looking at your lips and not listening to your words (at a date) = Please undress me!Read more: Become Successful With Women – The 9000 Word Guide
What should one do in their 20s to avoid regrets in their 30s and 40s?
Noticed something funny?People in their 30’s purchase a house on a massive loan.Why?So that when they do become old, they can live in it.So what they do is buy a house for a 30 year mortgage or loan and work their ass off for the next 30 years to pay for the loan.Funny thing is - they are working like a dog - spending their entire youth chasing, running and making - so that they can live in a house during their old age.Funny right?And they do not even think of the possibility that - maybe, just maybe - they may die before hand or that something may happen before that - which can change the entire course of their lives.So what these people and many others like them do is - live for the future.First and foremost - How do you know you will live until the age of 40? or 30?How do you know you may not die within 1 year? Next month? Next week?How do you know?The fact is - no one knows!Everyone likes to assume or believe they will live until the ripe old age of 75 or 100. It is nice to have an Optimism Bias but it is better to be practical and realistic.No one knows if you or I will live until the age of 30 or 40.And whatever advice I may give you today - may not be applicable in another few years.Why?Because you have changed, people have changed, the environment has changed and our world has changed.Given a planet where the technology changes every few weeks - you seriously want someone to give you advice for the next 10 years?Well - if you really want something worthwhile to keep in mind and heart….here would be the advice I would give.Live everyday as if it were your last day on the planet.Do everything that needs to be done - so that if you were to die tomorrow - you would live your life knowing - you have no regrets.That doesn’t mean live it recklessly or take a credit card and blow it out it completely. What I mean is - do those things money cannot buy and those things that do not hurt others. And live in a manner that is true to your value system. And where ‘living for the future goes’ - cross that bridge when it arrives.Remember - do not waste what you have right now - for hopes and anticipation for a future you have not seen and do not know if it will ever come.That is why what you have right now - is called “The Present”.Loy Machedo