Don't know any culture that doesn't encourage it's people not to be hospitable. Probably one of the very few things thats common amongst the trillions of cultures, race and religion. In India for instance every guests is considered a "God". Sounds pretty simple but what a wonderful principle !
Recently I had paid a visit to some of my friends. Their spouses had joined them in the U.K and this was the first time I was visiting them. The signs all pointed to a family house: the cutlery systematically arranged, the food with the desert, the tea (which always seemed to be more tasty), the hand towels always at the correct place, everything spic and span !
With the exception of my college pals this was the first time I was visiting a friends place after they were married. And to my surprise the welcome dished out made me feel very comfortable (I have had some interesting experience with people who were about to embrace the holy communion)
So many of us are so busy with work and have time for all the silly things we have kind of willingly forgot to remember the little things that count. A sweet smile @work, a heartfelt thank you for a friend or a warm welcome to your house, all this makes a difference. Makes the place we live more special, after all what is life without a little bit of people around?
In the age of "Kaam khatam Aadmi Khatam" (Once the work is done, forego your friend) Thanks Mr Suresh and Mr Bronnyl for giving me a taste of values we have been known for years and it was an immense pleasure experiencing your hospitality "The Big Fat Indian way" :)
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