Formality Freaks

Traditional Indian marriages, apart from the happy bride and groom and tasty feast is a place where great many beasts lurk and if you get a chance to attend one don't miss it. Because this is the time very many unsuspecting creatures come to life. Apart from ghostly aunts/uncles (the overdone makeup puts the ghosts in movies to shame), walking jewel houses (you don't have to go to the jewelery shop to see the latest designs, you can see them all here), there is one beast which lurks in the venue unsuspectingly and paralyzes the host who have arranged the ceremony. Yes, I am talking about 'Formality Freaks' (FF). Any victim of FF will tell you countless nightmarish tales of FF's exploits. Having been a victim of FF recently let me sketch some of the tactics used by FF.

1. FF waits and stalks the host for the right opportunity, the moment guest arrives and the guest is seated, FF will send you a signal through someone to serve the guest. Yes, he won't check with you earlier whether you have Some snack or something to drink handy so that you can serve the guest. Didn't I tell you surprise is the favorite weapon of FF. Another interesting twist in the story is, the guest is usually a FF. If you fail to ask him or fail to serve him, you are damned to flames of hell. FF will have his revenge my friend.

2. Irrespective of where the FF sits, you have to locate him and serve him even if he had sneaked and mixed into the crowd.

3. FFs will give you instructions at the beginning of things and will never tell you what to do at the end. Isn't it a joy to see you stressed out in all the melee.

If you come across this beast be wary of them and maintain a safe distance for your own sane mental state. If you know any exploits of FF do leave them in the comments section.