The Right Time
I took my son for a reluctant haircut this afternoon. I go to a place I've been going to for years. I like the guy - he's friendly and remembers me. We had to wait quite a while as it was busy. The barber chatted as he worked in a language I don't understand. There seem to be lots of funny bits. An ageing west indian guy who was getting implatient asked "What is the right time?"
"The same time as yesterday," said the barber smiling.
"5 to 2," I said looking at my watch.
"The same time as yesterday" said the barber again. "That's what they say in Pakistan".
"What does it mean?" I asked.
"It means - I haven't got a watch." Said he.