The story of a sign (Cannes Film Festival Winner 2008)
A friend sent me a link to Historia de un letrero (The story of a sign) winner of the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. It’s a short 6 minute film demonstrating how a simple change of words can change people’s feelings and bring out very different reactions.
A beautiful lesson in communication, empathy and kindness. Enjoy!
Posted by Siliconstani
Today, Friday August 1st a number of Calfriends and I met for our weekly TGIF FRIDAY CLUB at STRAITS RESTAURANT (http://straitsrestaurants.com) in Santana Row While looking over the menu, my eyes fell upon an interesting item: ROTI JOHN.
Roti John, is a sandwich inspired by some legendary guy named John who apparently while in Singapore was over come with nostalgia for a sandwich from back home. Goes out in search of a bistro or deli like place, ends up at one the many street side hawkers and custom orders a sandwich made from Asian bread or Roti, omelet, and vegetables.
The hawker, a Malaysian Muslim had the entrepreneurial savviness to brand this sandwich as ROTI JOHN that apparently became the talk around town.
I couldn’t order ROTI JOHN since it’s only served for lunch, however the name alone inspired me to share this on WadiBlog, not to mention having a mouth watering ring to it.
I wonder how many times we go through life where because of our impulsiveness, urges, desires to do or eat something we, without realizing inspire someone with a great idea.
Entrepreneurship isn’t something you learn in school, or can read up in ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR DUMMIES.I doubt anyone taught this Muslim Hawker about how to look out for a good idea, or how to market and brand the idea, no?
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After a long and full weekend at TiEcon 2008 and HDF events. Not to mentioning the wonderful and enjoyable time I spent with CalFriends in San Francisco it wasn’t easy hitting the laptop, and getting some work done. So I decided to venture out to Palo Alto. Ended up at the University Cafe where I was received by a cold and rude manager. Following is my review cross- posted on Yelp:
The establishment is severely overrated. No denying, the food is great here though over priced for the low-quality service you get. The waiters here are poorly trained, can barely speak a word of English. Not to mention their manager could do with a little training in the social graces as he was extremely rude, almost trying to order me around, telling where I can’t site. What the F***, how dare he tell me what I can and cannot do. I am the customer and have a right to pick my ideal seating. I came here for an elegant and classy place to sit and get some work done.
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