I speak of garlic, you reply about onions. What is this? It is the easiest way of avoiding unpleasant things. Happens everyday. Think about it. Sometimes you do it. Many times you are at the receiving end. It is now a very integral part of conversation. But, it is not so easy. You need to be one real good chef to know your onions from garlic. And more so, when to use what and how much...
The right quantity of onions and garlic adds taste. You know that. Why do I speak of garlic? And why do you come back to me with onions? The more sophisticated ones will put a nice touch to it. They will call it a communication gap. The more smart ones will completely be in agreement. As long as the food is good, they dont care. To the more happy go lucky ones sort, they are just playing along. Garlic first, then onions. Or vice versa. These procedural nuances are simply too cumbersome for them. All they are interested is the opportunity to cook something. Whats the most interesting thing in all of this? Both the sides think what they are saying is more relevant. Such talks happen between every guy in love with a gal. Mostly, as an escape from the regular banter. Happens after marriage with more serious overtones. Happens between two friends too. Happens at workplaces. And it is very amusing when it happens there. But, do you ever point out to your boss that an onion is not a garlic? Nopes. And realpolitik says you should not. Happens as a norm in politics. Is a classic feature of red tape. But, this kinda talk is not all that bad at all times. Sometimes, it is the perfect ice breaker. In fact, it would not be wrong to call this onion-garlic talk the mistress of diplomacy...
Machiavelli and Chanakya are I am certain proud of it. Everyone likes it when they are in a corner. But no one likes it when they have someone cornered. Garlics have pods. And onions have layers. The first is said to be good for the heart. Second for the eyes !! And between them they spice up your mind and life...
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