I was introduced to a Guai Lo recently. He works in this industry, a Creative person and based in Malaysia. He came across as someone who likes the attention and super talkative. I never like talkative guys to begin with but I decided to chat this guy up - who knows, we could one day use his expertise, contacts and services should we have some business opportunities in Malaysia. He joined us for lunch. And our conversations went like this - he was seated in front of me...
Guai Lo: Ah, I get these kind of dishes in Malaysia... (he said to everyone at the table)
Me: but this one here is the best. You can't get the same anywhere in Malaysia
Guai Lo: of course you can, it's all Malay food. same
Me: No, they are not the same. This is from Padang.
Guai Lo: Ah, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, they are all the same. Malay. (all these while, he spoke arrogantly)
I decided to end the conversation because I was very close to saying "Are you saying that all Europeans are the same too? Dutch, German, Swiss?" I figured, I would have created a tense moment then... the best is to ignore such ignorant Guai Los and enjoy my food.
1 comment:
*Sigh* You should have said, "Really? Same huh? Interesting insight." People who are arrogant are only like that to hide their own insecurities.
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