Some not-so-heavy stuff

Some obvious things you realise when you are in "states"...

• The easiest way to confuse a waitress is to say "Get me a glass of water without ice". Just say this and enjoy that lost-in-words, confused look on her face. Better say "Get me a glass water with no ice", if you are actually thirsty :P
• People look at you in amazement if you say 'Could you please tell me the way to Petrol Pump?' and they ask you 'Do ya mean Gas Station?'..well !! I dint mean 'Gas Station' but do you get your car filled with gas or is it petrol?
• You are greeted by anybody n everybody you meet in the elevator or walking down a side-walk, Nice culture..nahi!!! BUT for that matter, another Indian will try to avoid eye contact if you happen to spot him. As if he has commited a crime by living in US.(Yeah yeah !!! I 've also started saying 'elevator' instead of 'lift')
• You are watching TV and you see a slimming capsule ad or a joint pain relief spray ad.... Nothing great..eh? the catch is... those capsules are for your dog ..to control its obesity. What the hell !!!! yeah..I also responded the same way when I saw that. Who, in india would buy slimming capsule for the pet. we, instead cut down on its meal..thats it.
• No matter what you buy, be it a laptop or a top, or a topi..you are always advised by ppl to check it out in several websites for their prices and schemes. You did a hell lot of research and once you buy it, the same set of people, now convince you that "Well!! nice color..but you could have gotten that a lil cheaper in another store".
• There will always be some folks in your office, who reach office in the morning, way before than an indian sweeper comes to my india office. To be more precise, does it makes any sense to reach office at 6:30 AM , and that too daily, without any fail.