| 1. A new Computer Engineer went to USA from INDIA for first time on his company's assignment. He went to a Supermarket, to purchase items for his house.
At the checkout, the girl at the counter asked him, “Plastic or Paper". [She meant, whether he wants a Plastic Bag or a Paper Bag].
The Engineer couldn’t understand what she was asking. He replied, "I am new to USA, I don't have credit card, I brought some travelers check." [He thought she was asking whether he will pay by [Plastic (Credit Card (Plastic) or cash (paper) ]
The same Engineer goes to a fast food shop and ordered Pizza. The girl at the counter asked him,"here or to go". [She meant whether he will eat at the restaurant or he will take away.]
The Engineer couldn't understand what she was asking. He replied, "You see, I have just come on a H1B visa for one year. I don't know whether it will be extended or not. So I don't know, I will be here or to go back!" [He thought she was asking whether he will be living in USA or going out!] |
