This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompt.
Word Count: 100
Uncle stretched his hand leftward…Then rightward…Then drew an arc in the air.
We were on a cycle rickshaw.
The driver happily paddled on straight ignoring his directions.
No signboards on road.
The locals knew the route by heart.
But was he not a local ?
Uncle said he was – appointed to drive us around our entire staycation.
“Why don’t you tell him the right route?”
“He is stone deaf.”
“But you are giving directions to his back turned on you.”
“Oh!” Uncle tapped him on the shoulder.
“Eh!”
Finally…
90 Words
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Footnote : This communication lapse took place on our way to Chandaneshwar Temple situated on the Orissa border.
Of God’s gifts,the sense of hearing and speech are undoubtedly the most beautiful.
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Impairment of any faculty is not only handicapping for a person but also for others creating a communication gap.
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And communication is what makes human beings distinct from other creations of God.
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At least that’s what we think. But we still don’t know the language of the mute. Do we?
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If hearts and souls are strongly connected then we understand a person even if he or she is mute.This is something Sufis,Rishis possess.
I agree with you we don’t know the language of the mute.
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Haha! Great take Geeta
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Thank you Sadje. Glad that you liked it.
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You’re very welcome dear friend
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Ha ha! 😊
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😆😆😆😆
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That’s a good one, Geeta!
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Thanks Chris
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Hahaha!
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😆😆😆
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Haha! Best to have let uncle know from the start!
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😆😂 Yes, I know.
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Haha 😂
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I’m staring at the signage and trying to understand it. I wonder what uncle leads up. Interesting story, gc
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Thank you so much Hazel. We were going for a temple visit when this incident happened many many years back.
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Ah, wonderful. My pleasure, gc
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Fun story, Geeta!
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Thanks Lisa.
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You’re welcome!
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great realistic story about the communication lapses that can occur – and I liked your AI image to go with it too –
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Thank you very much Yvette.
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😀
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Cute, Geeta.
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Thank you dear Mary
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