On the grapevine: This boss rolled out a rug in office to deal with allergies

How do you floor one of the most eminent names in corporate India? Well, you roll out a rug for him. That’s pretty much what happened when an industrialist wanted to carpet his main conference room. He came in, mouth covered with a handkerchief, to keep allergies at bay. Then he picked rugs, both for the floor and the walls. He chose a solid weave for his corporate space, and then made a personal choice too: He selected a paisley rug with vibrant pistachio hues.

On subsequent meetings, allergies duly taken care of, the handkerchief was off — and the industrialist was ready for the roll-out as the rugs found their designated office spaces.