Wagashi Days

Madam give me money.

I have none.

Is that not money you just put in your pocket?

Yes, but it has to go for other things.

Give me money.

Why?

Because of this (points to drum tied on the back of his bike).

Because you are a drummer?

Yes.

But you are not drumming.

Should I drum?

No.   

Okay, then bye.

Bye.

I do not consider myself clever, nor quick witted.  Therefore when faced with uncomfortable situations like being asked for things you cannot give (like money, footballs, bikes or my glasses) I do not respond as light hearted as my peers.  I’m still annoyed every single time.  But alas I have found my response; I simply demand they give me money.

Like yesterday I was in the village for Farming as a Business training.  I’m more of a face as the whole thing is done by my colleague in Dagbani, I just sit there.  Before we started one of the men came and told me to give him money.  I turned and looked and said loudly “I think you should give me money!”  I reached out  my hand and gave the give me gesture and said louder “Give me money!”  And all the other men sitting around laughed.  It is the easiest way out.