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He answered my knock on the door with a "Come Right In!". So I went right in - to find that Dr D was in the dining room with plenty of European guests around. . .
With the smattering command over the language I had, I proffered an apology for 'barging in'.
Dr D threw a disarming smile and assured me that no one barges in into his house. I was introduced to the guests as an important student leader, and after I partook of the high tea, was asked what brought me there.
Dr D listened to me and then demonstrated one of his best CBMs (Confidence Building Measures) - he put his arm over my shoulder, looked into my eyes and said "Prabhakar, this is nothing you and I can not together solve", and also offered an easy solution for the matter I had gone to him for. . .
These words - "This is nothing you and I can not together solve" remain as best the management mantra I have been exposed to in my entire career as business man, factory owner, sales director etc.
I salute Dr D for the high STYLE AND SUBSTANCE he showed in all aspects of College/Student administration. . .
Prabhakar, Madurai