There are so many things I like here in India… but truly missing 911 service. Not sure if there is anything like that in India.
For the last three weeks, interior work is going on in one of the flat in our building. It’s good that they are getting their work done quickly, but at the cost of others sleep. I’ve been requesting them to stop the work during nap time. Also filed a written complaint with the Society manager, but no luck.
They agree to stop the work, but the moment we are out of sight, they’ll start again. Even society manager got fed up. Yesterday, I got owner’s contact number from the Society office, called her up, and explained to stop the work at least for one hour in the afternoon. As per society rules, there shouldn’t be any noise between 1pm and 4pm. She knows the rules and told the same to the labors.
Funny thing is, they stop the work as long as she is there, but once she leaves the flat, they are back to banging. They don’t have any common sense, all they want is to finish their work quickly and go home. And the sound is so horrible, it’s like hitting on your head with a big hammer.
Today I really got so frustrated, took my camcorder, went to the flat, recorded the worker’s faces and gave them strict warning that I’ll give police complaint if they don’t stop it in another two days. Didn’t realize that I can even shout so loud. Few days back, when my maid took off without informing, I was a bit angry on her. But she told with a smile ‘ Didi, aap gaali dene se bhi, gaali jaisa nahi lagtha hai’. Hmm.… not sure if I should take that as a compliment. Seriously learning to raise my voice now.
To my surprise, when the landlord came to discuss this in front of the labors, all the 15 workers said that they didn’t make any sound. For GOD sake, I don’t understand how they can lie so confidently. Anyways, Chitragupta is noting it down ;-).
I want to avoid filing an FIR, but if they continue it any further, I don’t have any other choice. Never faced these problems in US. Just a call to 911 used to take care of things… with no one knowing who complained. Truly missing 911.
Punya..your camcorder idea - I double like!! Teach me how to be like you..not being angry..not knowing how to raise the voice.. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!! I think I should ask you to do the opposite favor. I'm truly learning things by experience ;-).
ReplyDeleteWelcome to motherland. Don't worry, You will get use to it.
ReplyDelete@Nitya: Your double like did the double trick. No sound during nap time :-).
ReplyDelete@Venkat: Yeah...I'm already getting used to it.. just a matter of time and using some tricks ;-).