I call the municipality about an allotment contract, but the official in question is in discussions. “But I’ll continue asking the question!” Then the ophthalmologist, because I have a question about an upcoming operation. “I will turn off your question,” is the reassuring response from the operator. Finally, I want to know if I can pick up the repaired roller blind. “I’m going to drop your question off to a colleague, we’ll email you.” On, off, off: all questions remained unanswered. Let’s start again tomorrow. But then I ask further. Or off. Or off?
Readers are the authors of this column. An Ije is a personal experience or anecdote in a maximum of 120 words. Submit via [email protected]
NEW: Give this item as a gift
As an NRC subscriber you can subscribe every month 10 articles give as a gift to someone without an NRC subscription. The recipient can read the article directly, without a paywall.