A communication gap can often lead people into thick soup – sometimes into very serious situations and often to very bizarre ones.
Once, a Singapore Airlines traveler of Indian origin told his fellow traveller in the next seat that he was a ‘bass guitarist’. The other passenger heard it as ‘a Bosnian terrorist’ and reported the matter to the cabin crew. The rest was mayhem and history. However, here goes the most amusing tale of communication gap I have ever heard.
An English lady, while on a visit to Switzerland, fell in love with the place. She asked a Swiss schoolmaster friend of hers to find a suitable room for her so that so that she could return to Switzerland. Just when the lady was making the preparations to move to Switzerland, a thought occurred to her that she did not enquire about the WC. So she wrote to the schoolmaster asking if there was a WC conveniently situated.
As the schoolmaster did not understand the meaning of the abbreviation [W-Water, C-Closet, i.e. toilet facilities], he tried to discover the meaning of WC. And the only solution he could find was ‘Wayside Chapel’. The schoolmaster then wrote the following letter to the English lady.
Dear Madam,
I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is situated nine miles from your room in the centre of a beautiful pine grove, surrounded by lovely grounds.
It has a sitting capacity of 300 people and is open on Sundays and Wednesdays only. As there are a number of people expected for the summer months, I would suggest that you come early, although usually there is a lot of standing space available. This is an unfortunate situation, especially if you are in the habit of going regularly.
You will, no doubt, be glad to hear that a good number of people bring their own lunch and make a day of it; while others, who can afford to go by car arrive just in time. I would specially recommend your ladyship to go on Wednesdays as there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics is so excellent that even the most delicate sound can be heard clearly all around.
It may interest you to know that my daughter first met her husband in the WC, and so she was married there. I can remember the rush for seats that day. There were 10 people to one seat, normally occupied by four. It was wonderful to see the expressions on their faces.
The latest attraction is the bell donated by a wealthy resident of the district. It rings every time a person enters. An auction is to be held to provide cushioned seats for all since it is a long felt need.
As my wife is rather delicate, it is almost a year since she went last. Naturally, it pains her very badly because she is unable to go regularly.
I shall be delighted to reserve the best seat for you, where you will be seen by all; so that your behaviour and expression becomes an example for them. For children, there is a special time and place, so that they may enjoy as they please and not disturb the elders.
Once, a Singapore Airlines traveler of Indian origin told his fellow traveller in the next seat that he was a ‘bass guitarist’. The other passenger heard it as ‘a Bosnian terrorist’ and reported the matter to the cabin crew. The rest was mayhem and history. However, here goes the most amusing tale of communication gap I have ever heard.
An English lady, while on a visit to Switzerland, fell in love with the place. She asked a Swiss schoolmaster friend of hers to find a suitable room for her so that so that she could return to Switzerland. Just when the lady was making the preparations to move to Switzerland, a thought occurred to her that she did not enquire about the WC. So she wrote to the schoolmaster asking if there was a WC conveniently situated.
As the schoolmaster did not understand the meaning of the abbreviation [W-Water, C-Closet, i.e. toilet facilities], he tried to discover the meaning of WC. And the only solution he could find was ‘Wayside Chapel’. The schoolmaster then wrote the following letter to the English lady.
Dear Madam,
I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is situated nine miles from your room in the centre of a beautiful pine grove, surrounded by lovely grounds.
It has a sitting capacity of 300 people and is open on Sundays and Wednesdays only. As there are a number of people expected for the summer months, I would suggest that you come early, although usually there is a lot of standing space available. This is an unfortunate situation, especially if you are in the habit of going regularly.
You will, no doubt, be glad to hear that a good number of people bring their own lunch and make a day of it; while others, who can afford to go by car arrive just in time. I would specially recommend your ladyship to go on Wednesdays as there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics is so excellent that even the most delicate sound can be heard clearly all around.
It may interest you to know that my daughter first met her husband in the WC, and so she was married there. I can remember the rush for seats that day. There were 10 people to one seat, normally occupied by four. It was wonderful to see the expressions on their faces.
The latest attraction is the bell donated by a wealthy resident of the district. It rings every time a person enters. An auction is to be held to provide cushioned seats for all since it is a long felt need.
As my wife is rather delicate, it is almost a year since she went last. Naturally, it pains her very badly because she is unable to go regularly.
I shall be delighted to reserve the best seat for you, where you will be seen by all; so that your behaviour and expression becomes an example for them. For children, there is a special time and place, so that they may enjoy as they please and not disturb the elders.
Hoping to be of best service to you.
(Courtesy: The Week/Nonsense file by The Colonel)
(Courtesy: The Week/Nonsense file by The Colonel)
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