India, April 16 -- Perched atop the second floor of Mohan Singh Place in Central Delhi, the Indian Coffee House is a soft ode to an earlier time. It belongs to an era of affordable snacking out that existed long before the age of take-away sandwiches, self-service counters, and stewards in T-shirts and baseball caps. Prices continue to remain modest here, and the ambience is steeped in a blend of informality and restraint. Head bearer Ranveer Singh Gusain is the coffee house's senior-most server. This afternoon, he graciously agrees to join our Proust Questionnaire series, where citizens are invited to make "Parisian parlour confessions" and reflect on the experiences that shape them. Faults for which you have the most tolerance. When custo...