Thursday 7 January 2010

What to believe?

With almost nothing at all to do this vacation in India, my girls resorted to entertain themselves by watching TV. Back in Abu Dhabi TV is taboo for them though they are allowed some prescribed hours during weekend to sit in front of it. I just left them loose this vacation to free myself away from them for a while.

My girls really enjoyed their time in front of the TV. They loved to munch some goodies too as they sat to watch cartoons. (It is needless to mention how they are pampered with eatables by their grandparents and relatives. The relatives believe that it is mandatory to expose us to their rich and grand culinary skills). I also noticed that they loved most of the advertisements that were screened. Their curiosity increases on watching the advertisements. They watch them without blinking their eyes.

Shruthi came to me and told, “I am confused”
Me: Why?
Shruthi: The advertisements are confusing me
Me: Why should they confuse you?
Shruthi: The advertisement for Dove shampoo is good and equally convincing is the advertisement for Sunsilk too. I liked ‘Head & Shoulders’ advertisement too. But all these are confusing me. How will I ever know who is telling the truth? Whom should I believe?
Me (Surprised within on the nature of her confusion): I am there for you. I will give you the right product
Shruthi: How will you decide?
Me: I will test them before giving it to you.

She then smiled at me and went away convinced.