Had an absolutely decadent meal with friends today and like all things, one would want to finish on a high note and ordering dessert or simply just a coffee would do justice in wrapping it up nicely.
Glancing from the menu though, an exotic drink wasn't what I had in mind, nor do I want the traditional Vietnamese coffee, which I knew it will be good but I was also aware that it will take forever to drip to perfection (and I didn't have time for that).
As I was on the verge of giving up and decided to grab a cuppa from Starbucks next door, my friend suggested we ask if they serve some other coffees in there.
"But I can't see anything else on the menu" I muttered.
I was teased on the spot for a rigid assumption I made. My defense: If we can order something OUTSIDE the menu, why would restaurant bother providing us with a menu in the first place? Say if we find yellow curry a tad too mild and red curry a notch too spicy, does it mean we can order something in between say an "Orange Curry" perhaps?
Turned out, they were able to bring us 3 immaculate cups of Latte / Cappuccino.
So much for the satisfaction (thanks to Ann), I reflected on the moral of the story: You don't ask, you don't get.
It was just very natural for my friends to ask but it didn't even strike me the slightest to do so. I am never the type afraid of asking questions. The question is - am I too uptight?
Glancing from the menu though, an exotic drink wasn't what I had in mind, nor do I want the traditional Vietnamese coffee, which I knew it will be good but I was also aware that it will take forever to drip to perfection (and I didn't have time for that).
As I was on the verge of giving up and decided to grab a cuppa from Starbucks next door, my friend suggested we ask if they serve some other coffees in there.
"But I can't see anything else on the menu" I muttered.
I was teased on the spot for a rigid assumption I made. My defense: If we can order something OUTSIDE the menu, why would restaurant bother providing us with a menu in the first place? Say if we find yellow curry a tad too mild and red curry a notch too spicy, does it mean we can order something in between say an "Orange Curry" perhaps?
Turned out, they were able to bring us 3 immaculate cups of Latte / Cappuccino.
So much for the satisfaction (thanks to Ann), I reflected on the moral of the story: You don't ask, you don't get.
It was just very natural for my friends to ask but it didn't even strike me the slightest to do so. I am never the type afraid of asking questions. The question is - am I too uptight?
I think I am neither extremely exacting nor terribly easygoing.
Still, just as people are classified as introvert or extrovert, submissive or dominant, people should also be categorised as rigid or flexible.
I can't really associate myself with the word "docile" in any sort of dimensions, so....certified as "rigid" I am then.
For those who know me, what's your take on me?
Still, just as people are classified as introvert or extrovert, submissive or dominant, people should also be categorised as rigid or flexible.
I can't really associate myself with the word "docile" in any sort of dimensions, so....certified as "rigid" I am then.
For those who know me, what's your take on me?
2 comments:
The self-reflect part is what I say you are uptight with. Relax, everyone has a bit of both.
I would say you are an extrovert but submissive and pretty flexible person! ;)
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