Tickle My Taste Buds!

The other day I went to a popular eating joint called Haldirams with my family. As usual, the place was fully packed and people were busy either taking their orders or arranging chairs around the tables for settling down. As I observed people’s faces, I was pleasantly surprised. What struck me was that, in spite of the rush, everyone was all smiles. No one seemed annoyed or irritated as would be expected in any other crowded place.

Generally people can be seen fretting and fuming whenever they have to wait long for their turns. Sometimes, things turn a little unpleasant too what with some shoving and pushing here and there. Blaring of horns when the traffic signal turns from red to green, is a case in point. Frowning faces are a common sight whenever there is any delay in getting what people want.

But not so in eating joints! See the crowd at any eating joint and observe the difference. People have radiant faces as they wait for their orders. If the delivery is delayed and the kids get impatient, the parents try to cheer them up. Why this difference in attitude at eating joints?

I have never agreed with any research finding that says that every individual has a split personality. But watching crowds with smiles instead of frowns on their faces at eating joints has forced me to change my view.

How the prospect of yummy eats tickles people’s taste buds and fills them with anticipatory joy is a fascinating phenomenon. And the best part is when people actually take the first bite. What blissful expressions they have! Eating faces are the happiest faces!

Every one of us should pay our sincere gratitude to the eating joints. I do.