Winter. The season of unlimited cups of hot coffee, numerous layers of clothing, rooftop bonfire parties and reminiscing about the year gone by. I love winters,and for me they always mean ‘travel’. My family and I make it a point to take a short trip every December to escape the cold and foggy weather of Delhi, and to end the year on a good note.
Since I started blogging, I am always on the lookout for opportunities to get good content and let me tell you, airports are a goldmine for the same! I recently came back from a short vacation overseas and traveling abroad by air, is at the very least an 8 hour commitment, if you include the check-in, immigration and security check. In that time one comes across plenty of characters that can make for an interesting experience, kind of like a souvenir from the trip!
If you’ve read the article ‘Life in the Delhi Metro’, you must know that Manasvi (my co-blogger) and I absolutely love observing people. Through careful observation (aaaaand after passing a lot of judgment), I have come to realize that people at the airport can be broadly grouped into the following categories:
1.The Klutz- I don’t think that this person has ever heard of folders. Most likely to forget his passport, misplace the boarding pass and earn some of the choicest abuses from those being held back in the queue because of him.
2. The Frequent flier- Wearing a suit, holding a designer duffle-bag in one hand and a laptop in the other, this person goes waltzing by while the rest of us stand and wait in the economy line, slowly losing sensation in our legs.
3. Mr/Ms Never-on-time- Being fashionably late is not a thing when it comes to catching a flight! It is an unspoken rule that one needs to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure. But there is always that one person who is running from one end to another in a frenzy, elbowing others while jumping queues. Hey you, how about going back to primary school to learn how to tell time ?!?!
4. The Selfie obsessed- This person goes on taking selfies every 5 minutes like it is his/her last day on Earth; one outside the airport, another one once inside, then another while waiting in queues, then more with anything remotely artistic in the background- a modern but highly annoying version of ‘paint me like one of your French girls’ !
5. Oldies doing it right- One is likely to come across a silver-haired couple on their way to celebrate their anniversary or truly enjoy retirement by travelling to new places. They are sweet and wonderful to talk to. Basically they give you #couplegoals.
6. Satan’s children- As it is aeroplane seats are uncomfortable making it near impossible to get any rest, add to that a howling baby with a dirty diaper, throwing up everywhere- Voila, you’re in hell ! Enjoy your slow death.
7. Couples on their honeymoon- If I had to choose between a howling baby and a handsy couple, I think I would choose the baby, because he/she will stop crying eventually, but this couple (UGH) will continue their PDA(that is the most subtle and sophisticated way of putting it) making others uncomfortable. Nobody wants a live screening of them joining the mile high club!!
8. Desi travelers- You know how in many bollywood movies, they show the stereotypical Indian family travelling with a whole bag of khakra-fafda-maggi and the likes? Well that is a stereotype for a reason. Indians-redefining the concept of ‘meals on wheels’ since forever...
9. The Overloaded- Traveling light? What’s that!
10. The Gadget freak- You pray hard to not get stuck behind this type during security check because his/her bag is like a Pandora’s box of electronics; once asked to open, there is no end to it. The icing on the cake is that despite repeated announcements asking passengers to put all their gadgets inside their bags for security check, this person will forget at least 2-3 in his pockets and go through the screening process a million times.There goes one’s chance at browsing the duty free section leisurely!
11. First time traveler- Standing in the wrong lines, misunderstanding instructions, asking awkward questions, exuding enthusiasm at every tiny thing, this kind can provide a comical relief to the frequent fliers from the mundane routine at the airport.
12. Disgruntled staff member- How can I forget that one extremely rude member of the airport ground staff with a sour-puss face, who is just a few decibels short of yelling at the passengers. You’d rather stand in another queue, even if it is longer, just to avoid this person.
So the next time you’re at the airport, spot these types in the crowd to keep yourself occupied to pass those long-long hours there. Happy Holidays everyone!
P.S. A big shout-out to our wonderful readers for supporting us and making 2017 a lot better than what it was. As we step into 2018, Manasvi and I promise you more of such relatable content and a newer-improved version of the blog, so stay tuned for more of our Musings & Mutterings. Happy New Year folks! Let’s make it a good one.
Since I started blogging, I am always on the lookout for opportunities to get good content and let me tell you, airports are a goldmine for the same! I recently came back from a short vacation overseas and traveling abroad by air, is at the very least an 8 hour commitment, if you include the check-in, immigration and security check. In that time one comes across plenty of characters that can make for an interesting experience, kind of like a souvenir from the trip!
If you’ve read the article ‘Life in the Delhi Metro’, you must know that Manasvi (my co-blogger) and I absolutely love observing people. Through careful observation (aaaaand after passing a lot of judgment), I have come to realize that people at the airport can be broadly grouped into the following categories:
1.The Klutz- I don’t think that this person has ever heard of folders. Most likely to forget his passport, misplace the boarding pass and earn some of the choicest abuses from those being held back in the queue because of him.
2. The Frequent flier- Wearing a suit, holding a designer duffle-bag in one hand and a laptop in the other, this person goes waltzing by while the rest of us stand and wait in the economy line, slowly losing sensation in our legs.
3. Mr/Ms Never-on-time- Being fashionably late is not a thing when it comes to catching a flight! It is an unspoken rule that one needs to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure. But there is always that one person who is running from one end to another in a frenzy, elbowing others while jumping queues. Hey you, how about going back to primary school to learn how to tell time ?!?!
4. The Selfie obsessed- This person goes on taking selfies every 5 minutes like it is his/her last day on Earth; one outside the airport, another one once inside, then another while waiting in queues, then more with anything remotely artistic in the background- a modern but highly annoying version of ‘paint me like one of your French girls’ !
5. Oldies doing it right- One is likely to come across a silver-haired couple on their way to celebrate their anniversary or truly enjoy retirement by travelling to new places. They are sweet and wonderful to talk to. Basically they give you #couplegoals.
6. Satan’s children- As it is aeroplane seats are uncomfortable making it near impossible to get any rest, add to that a howling baby with a dirty diaper, throwing up everywhere- Voila, you’re in hell ! Enjoy your slow death.
7. Couples on their honeymoon- If I had to choose between a howling baby and a handsy couple, I think I would choose the baby, because he/she will stop crying eventually, but this couple (UGH) will continue their PDA(that is the most subtle and sophisticated way of putting it) making others uncomfortable. Nobody wants a live screening of them joining the mile high club!!
8. Desi travelers- You know how in many bollywood movies, they show the stereotypical Indian family travelling with a whole bag of khakra-fafda-maggi and the likes? Well that is a stereotype for a reason. Indians-redefining the concept of ‘meals on wheels’ since forever...
9. The Overloaded- Traveling light? What’s that!
10. The Gadget freak- You pray hard to not get stuck behind this type during security check because his/her bag is like a Pandora’s box of electronics; once asked to open, there is no end to it. The icing on the cake is that despite repeated announcements asking passengers to put all their gadgets inside their bags for security check, this person will forget at least 2-3 in his pockets and go through the screening process a million times.There goes one’s chance at browsing the duty free section leisurely!
11. First time traveler- Standing in the wrong lines, misunderstanding instructions, asking awkward questions, exuding enthusiasm at every tiny thing, this kind can provide a comical relief to the frequent fliers from the mundane routine at the airport.
12. Disgruntled staff member- How can I forget that one extremely rude member of the airport ground staff with a sour-puss face, who is just a few decibels short of yelling at the passengers. You’d rather stand in another queue, even if it is longer, just to avoid this person.
So the next time you’re at the airport, spot these types in the crowd to keep yourself occupied to pass those long-long hours there. Happy Holidays everyone!
P.S. A big shout-out to our wonderful readers for supporting us and making 2017 a lot better than what it was. As we step into 2018, Manasvi and I promise you more of such relatable content and a newer-improved version of the blog, so stay tuned for more of our Musings & Mutterings. Happy New Year folks! Let’s make it a good one.
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