Unplanned Conversation

Something unexpected happened today. I was talking to a new client over the phone during lunchtime, and the conversation went a totally unplanned direction.

It all started with me asking an innocent question:

MY: Hey, are you local?

Client: I am as Malaysian as can be, born and bred in this country. My great grandfather was a Scot though, and he brought the education system to Malaysia.

MY: Wow! What a rich heritage!

Client: Yeah, I am Chinese, and look very Chinese. How about you, eh?

MY: Well, according to my deceased uncle, my grandfather was escaping the authorities after killing someone in China. That's how he ended up in Malaysia and started a family.

Client: Wow, your grandparents still around?

MY: Nah, my grandma was the last survivor of that generation, and she died a couple years back.

Client: Sorry to hear that.

MY: It's ok, I will see her in heaven though.

Client: You a christian?

MY: Yeah, how about you?

Client: My dad is. I am a buddhist.

MY: What a coincidence. I was a buddhist before I became a christian. Looks like we've got reverse situations between us.

Client: Really? So how did you become a christian?

MY: (Shares an overview of the journey to faith)...

Client: No way, I can;t believe it... it sounds like a faitytale!

MY: Yeah, it does, doesn't it? But the thing is... it is TRUE...

Client: In that case, we'd better stop you from coming to our office *giggle* we don't want to get 'converted' *laughs* just kidding, ok? I am looking forward to develop a good working relationship with you, and also to get to know you as a person.

MY: Hey, same here. Really looking forward to working with you too.



Dear God, thanks for all those opportunities from time to time, and please continue to open my eyes and ears (and guide my speech!) so that in my clumsiness I don't screw up what You are already working on.