Snacks During CricketSharing
Maya: "Rohan, can I have one more murukku, please?"
Rohan: "No, this is my last one. I’ve been waiting for it."
Maya: "But you already had three! I’m just asking for one."
Rohan: "You’re always asking for my snacks during the cricket match."
Maya: "Only because Paati’s murukku tastes better when we share and shout at the TV."
Paatiplayers can’t hear you, you know.": "What’s all this shouting? The
Maya: "Paati, I was just asking Rohan for one murukku and he said no."
Rohan: "She’s not just asking, she’s staring at my plate like a hungry tiger."
Paati: "Hmm, asking is fine, but tigers don’t always get what they want."
Maya: "So if I’m asking, I also have to be okay if he says no?"
Paati: "Yes, kanna. Asking is gentle, not grabbing."
Rohan: "Okay… since you were asking and not grabbing, I’ll break this one into two."
Maya: "Deal! Next over, I’m asking Appa for more chai to dip it in."
Paati: "See? Good asking, good sharing, and extra chai for everyone."