5 Things About Indians You Need To Understand!
Think you've got it all figured out?
Who's without Indian friends here? You should go and get one. They're just fun with their colorful and delighting way of life. Now, if you're planning to visit your Indian friend's family, there's a few things you need to understand about them. Especially during their culture celebrations like Deepavali, where the invites for open houses are just about to blow up on your schedule! Time to dig for that one decent Indian costume you own and dust off the cobwebs for the coming festival.
But just before you dive into your favorite curry, here's a quick lesson on what to expect from your favorite Indian family. We're about to break it down. It's Being Indian 101 in 5 points:
1: COUSINS ARE BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Now the term 'cousins' in an Indian family goes far beyond a communal gathering every birthday, wedding and the occasional funeral. We’re partying buddies, drinking ‘machas’ and human vaults for everyone’s secrets. Growing up with similar childhoods, Indian cousins relate to each other on a much deeper level and with that being said, we can get quite protective. So, best you stay in the good books or else…
2: THERE'S NOT A QUIET MOMENT
Do we really need to explain this? We’re loud.Okay fine. We’re very loud! With our music, food and super extended family, it’s a circus and we love it!
3: THE NEVER ENDING GOODBYES
Scenario: Your mum bumps into her friend a.k.a. “aunty” at the market:
1st goodbye - After meeting at the fishmonger’s by accident and talking about tonight’s dinner.
2nd goodbye - After meeting at the vegetable stall and having a conversation about her daughter’s PhD.
3rd goodbye - After meeting at the mutton man’s and trying to match make you and her son.
4th goodbye - After meeting by the car because that aunty parked right next to you and now you’re helping her with her groceries too.
5th goodbye – After getting into the car and heading home where you’ll spend the rest of the day cleaning the house because your mum just invited aunty over for dinner. Aunty and her family!
4: BORN ACTORS
You can have the biggest fight of the 21st century with your parents in the car on the way to your family friend’s daughter’s 2nd cousins’ baby’s 1st birthday BUT the moment you walk into that hall, it’s all good and you portray the perfect family picture. Throw a tantrum and you’re as good as the homeless man.
5: THE TUPPERWARE CRAZE
Now this is just too real! Indian mothers and their weird, unhealthy attachment to these flimsy, disposable, irritating to wash, plastic containers! Have you ever tried washing a curry filled container!? The oil never comes off! And God forbid you give it to your friend and NEVER BRING IT BACK! You’re dead meat.
Now the term 'cousins' in an Indian family goes far beyond a communal gathering every birthday, wedding and the occasional funeral. We’re partying buddies, drinking ‘machas’ and human vaults for everyone’s secrets. Growing up with similar childhoods, Indian cousins relate to each other on a much deeper level and with that being said, we can get quite protective. So, best you stay in the good books or else…
Do we really need to explain this? We’re loud.Okay fine. We’re very loud! With our music, food and super extended family, it’s a circus and we love it!
Scenario: Your mum bumps into her friend a.k.a. “aunty” at the market:
1st goodbye - After meeting at the fishmonger’s by accident and talking about tonight’s dinner.
2nd goodbye - After meeting at the vegetable stall and having a conversation about her daughter’s PhD.
3rd goodbye - After meeting at the mutton man’s and trying to match make you and her son.
4th goodbye - After meeting by the car because that aunty parked right next to you and now you’re helping her with her groceries too.
5th goodbye – After getting into the car and heading home where you’ll spend the rest of the day cleaning the house because your mum just invited aunty over for dinner. Aunty and her family!
You can have the biggest fight of the 21st century with your parents in the car on the way to your family friend’s daughter’s 2nd cousins’ baby’s 1st birthday BUT the moment you walk into that hall, it’s all good and you portray the perfect family picture. Throw a tantrum and you’re as good as the homeless man.
Now this is just too real! Indian mothers and their weird, unhealthy attachment to these flimsy, disposable, irritating to wash, plastic containers! Have you ever tried washing a curry filled container!? The oil never comes off! And God forbid you give it to your friend and NEVER BRING IT BACK! You’re dead meat.
All written is based on real life experiences by a true Indian.
Credit to : Canon
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