Don Quixote striking at
Don Quixote striking at ghosts
The windmill was solid enough to "attack". What happens when one has to strike out at ghosts?
A: May I speak to Bb please?
B: Bb speaking.
A: Your X paper for 2003 is not in file.
B: We sent it by registered mail 4 months back when we first received notification of its absence in your system and I also have the delivery confirmation card.
A: Sorry bb, you need to send it to us again.
B: Can I fax it to you?
A: No you have to mail it in again.
B: What if this also doesnt reach you like the first one?
A: Thats the chance you take.
B: Is there a local office that I can personally drop it off at?
A: No, sorry, owing to cost-cutting measures , we have this one center that handles all mails.
B: Then what guarantee that this will reach you?
A: I am sorry, but you have to have this on file within the next week.
B: What happened to the stuff I sent you guys 4 months back? If that hasnt reached your "system" though it reached your address, how can I be assured that what I send now will reach your "system"?
After 5 mins of futile conversation, leading nowhere, both participants put down the fone in disgust. And we thought Don Quixote was crazy!
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