I think these are an Indian phenomenon… At least, I’ve never encountered them anywhere else. So what is a missed call? Basically, it’s a quick and handy way of saving a few rupees on phone calls or text messages. You dial a number, let it ring once, and hang up. Simple.<\/p>\n
Deceptively simple perhaps. Depending on the circumstances, missed calls may have many different meanings. These include:<\/p>\n
– “I’m thinking of you. How’s it going?”
\n– “Yes. I agree” or “Ha. Very funny” [probably with the contents of a recently received SMS]
\n– “Yep. Will see you there”
\n– “Where are you? I’ve been waiting here for bloody ages”
\n– “Did you get my last message?”
\n– “I’m waiting right outside. Come meet me”
\n– “Call me back – I’m out of phone credit” [Hans uses this method on principle]
\n– “The lecturer has arrived. Leave the canteen and come to class”<\/p>\n
Usually, the context will be fairly clear, having been agreed beforehand, for example, “Give me a missed call when you’re about to reach and I’ll meet you there,” or something of that nature.<\/p>\n
After a couple of years here I’m beginning to get the hang of them. So if you ever get a one-ringer from my cell number, you’ll have to work out exactly what it means.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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