The article “Benefits galore when the voice failed” (Open Page, Nov. 20) brought back memories of what happened to me a few months ago.
Throat pain has become an annual feature. It showed up on a Saturday morning, barely a few hours before a review meeting with the top management, where I had to make some presentation. I sent a precautionary sms to the bosses saying I had a terrible throat pain and would not be able to speak. I added the word ‘much' to it as an afterthought. My bosses were sympathetic and asked my deputy to hold the fort. They told me to pass on my comments on chits of paper. Whenever a question was asked, I felt I had more time to think through an answer. Normally, I would have shot back without much thought.
I also felt I was the cool guy, what with frequent privileged supply of warm water to help soothe the throat. I experienced all the pleasures of remaining silent in the two days of pain.
Karthik Bhanu,
Chennai
We often notice the situation described in the article happening in our daily lives, right? Once, I was tired after a long day and I just sat quiet. My mother tried to force me into a conversation but I remained silent. After a few minutes, she fell silent — until I spoke. I think such instances are common and happen everywhere.
L. Yeswanth,
Chittoor
