As you all know thanks to my blog, she is currently a college-mate of mine - apart from being a former schoolmate, and a very good friend. Discounting the fact that I'm an MA student and she's a wee little UG1, that is.
The day she got admitted, I decided to take her around campus for a tour. And most importantly, to show her the only decent places to find food, water and a clean loo.
I ran into some college mates - some people I simply said hello to, and others I talked about psychoanalysis or Joyce with. Some friends I proudly introduced Trisha to, as my adopted daughter :).
But there were one or two people who simply said, "Already?" [Read: Already sucking up to juniors?]
Reflexively apologetic, I said, "She's a good friend."
That was clearly more acceptable, because the reply was, "Ah, okay."
I wonder why it's cool to seem completely indifferent, and uncool to be friendly. Or perhaps it's just uncool to be friendly with people who aren't the self-declared cool crowd.
(Afterthought: I wonder how many of these people can use the departmental office as a convenient place to hide from teachers whose classes they've just bunked :D)
Monday, July 13, 2009
Of ethics, manners and perspectives
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Life as a JUDEan,
Reflections
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I hate being the new guy!
@Orhan: So do I, actually. Especially if I'm the only one - ACK!
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