An encounter (an experiment) with a common citizen in Pandri Bazaar, Raipur
During morning walks I noticed a young man (Diwakar Dubey, a security guard on duty) in a commercial area spitting on the floor with a lot of unbearable sound. I tried to correct him through his friend on duty earlier but things had not changed till date. So I ventured to call him and discuss his problem (November 10, 2014). After knowing his habit that was conditioned by normal sleeping under a fan causing nasal block, I suggested the use of one or two cloves for chewing as and when needed so that he would not be required to spit the saliva often.
He readily agreed to try that experiment. Thank God the young man didn't question my curiosity or authority to give advice. Let me see the result in the days to come.
On Wednesday, November 12, he admitted my advice was useful to him and he had corrected himself for good.
Common people in general try to spit with freedom and without any shame everywhere - be it bus stand, railway station, cinema halls, public roads and government offices. I enjoy the habit of politely correcting the habitual drivers who normally spit on the roads whenever I get a chance.
The whole nation has to pay attention to this ugly habit of our citizens. Sooner the better. An appeal by the PM is bound to have an impact on this too.
Dr Raghava Raja
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