The conversation revolves around a man named Mapala, who is given a coin by someone and is instructed to keep it safe as it is required to exit the metro station. However, Mapala loses the coin, causing trouble for himself and the person who gave it to him.
They are confronted by a metro official who scolds them for not having a ticket, despite their claims of having lost it. The official's behavior is condescending and rude, leading to a heated argument.
The scene then shifts to a couple who are trying to park their bike in a metro parking lot. They are met with a long queue and an unhelpful attendant who demands a parking fee of 150 rupees.
As the conversation progresses, a person in the metro train is seen complaining about the lack of seats and the presence of a person's bag on a seat. An argument ensues, and the person is eventually forced to move the bag.
The scene then shifts to an elderly man who is seen reminiscing about the past and complaining about the lack of manners among young people. He has a conversation with a younger person who is traveling in the metro and is told about the history of Chennai and the evolution of the city.
Throughout the conversation, there are several instances of people being rude and inconsiderate towards each other, highlighting the lack of civic sense and manners in the society.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The conversation is about two people, Mapla and Han, traveling in the metro.
2. Mapla is given a coin by Han to keep safely.
3. Mapla loses the coin, and they both get into trouble with the metro staff.
4. The staff officer accuses them of not having a ticket.
5. Mapla and Han argue with the officer, claiming they had a ticket but lost it.
6. The officer is rude to them and calls them "cow" and "shameless fellows."
7. Mapla and Han are forced to leave the metro and go to the police station.
8. The scene changes to a parking lot, where people are arguing with the attendant about parking their bikes.
9. A man is unable to find his bike and argues with the attendant.
10. The attendant is rude and unhelpful, telling the man to wait for a month for the bike to be found.
11. The scene changes to a train, where a man is eating a mixture and complaining about the peanuts.
12. Another man is sitting next to him, and they start arguing about the bag occupying a seat.
13. The argument escalates, and the two men start fighting.
14. A third man intervenes and stops the fight.
15. The scene changes to an old man talking to a younger man about the history of Chennai.
16. The old man talks about how he used to travel by meter gauge trains.
17. The younger man is not interested in listening to the old man's stories.
18. The old man complains about how youngsters nowadays are not respectful of their elders.
19. The scene changes to the old man getting down at Ekatuthangal station.
20. The old man is relieved to be getting away from the younger man.