There were also certain dishes that were only prepared when there were special visitors coming or on special occasions. And when the food was served, the visitors were offered the choicest cuts and first dibs at everything. As I grew up, I remember I would sometimes joke that certain visitors should make a habit of coming round more often, because only when they did would certain delicacies be brought out. In most of the countries these diplomats represent, if anyone were to suggest that essential workers be inoculated after foreign diplomats, there would be civil unrest. But we have been doormats for so long and are so used to it, we probably shouldn’t hold our breath.

Source: The Star March 28, 2021 01:52 UTC