tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post8628330576129903898..comments2023-06-27T17:32:43.101+05:30Comments on For What It's Worth.: We Yare like thatu Wonly :)Archanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493611165991451807noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-80795298250045481972012-07-13T18:21:26.155+05:302012-07-13T18:21:26.155+05:30Coming from a neighboring and bordering state from...Coming from a neighboring and bordering state from the south, i agree with you on the behavior mechanics, though I have really not stayed in the coconut land long enough for it drop on my head! But I wouldn't generalize too. Species differ across states, e.g. In Pune, you talk to a local in hindi, they respond in marathi (as though its expected that they have translated the words in air). That's culture deep rooted. Not a bad thing. Women folk from other states certainly feel the pinch when people stare enough to make you feel you are an outsider (for wearing sleeveless). <br /> <br />Barring the humanity,south has much more to offer. A laid back life (particularly kerala)!<br />My limited experience of chennai hasn't been that bad though. Hindi is a strict no no (same in Kerala). Life would have been so monotonous if it weren't for these language and cultural barriers. Irrespective of all the differences we are united when it comes to cricket! <br />we oll arr like that unly!Nitin Warrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210286302344249702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-31341086054463676112012-06-29T13:01:39.580+05:302012-06-29T13:01:39.580+05:30We need to catch up - have you shifted to NL?
Tha...We need to catch up - have you shifted to NL?<br /><br />Thank you - I agree! Generalising is a mistake - and I seem to make it very often too! I did it in Gujarat and I had been doing it in Mumbai - trying to remember my past and correcting it now. :D<br />Kudos to you Kunal - you have always treated everyone equally - I would know that more than anyone else!Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493611165991451807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-87353395206700363582012-06-29T04:48:43.999+05:302012-06-29T04:48:43.999+05:30This is excellent post and due to its timing reson...This is excellent post and due to its timing resonates well with my current state of mind. At the risk of appearing immodest I want to say that what you have described at an intrnational level, I have experienced, observed and tried to understand at an international level recently. Things like "understanding" a city/(country in my case) before you begin to see the positives and before the normal lifestyle in a country begins to make sense as a result of an organic evolution. Things like being black and how people in South are already conscious of a glare from a "white man" translates almost exactly at the international level too. <br />My personal ethic is that I NEVER generalize. Rather I refuse to generalize. Many a times in my family or between friends it is not uncommon to hear phrase like he/she is so and so and therefore like all so and so's they must be this etc. Ever since I was young I never bought this argument not even from my parents. I hate individuals and I love individuals. And honestly I have not met many people from south india who if shown respect have not reciprocated it well just like people from any other part of the world. In fact my impressions of south india were shaped by R K Narayan's novels and I simply loved the region. Filter coffee and other such things I do not relish so much cos I like the taste but more so because RK Narayan used them very effectively in his novels. <br />What a fantastic topic to write about and how beautifully written.<br />Rather long comment but then you know you struck a chord with me by writing this. Apologies for delayed replies - busy with the transfer.Kunal Chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670093216957563836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-38596227656409206132012-06-25T17:23:08.946+05:302012-06-25T17:23:08.946+05:30Roshan: That's the whole point - Knowing Hindi...Roshan: That's the whole point - Knowing Hindi is enough. I don't have to know Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali etc in the other states.<br /><br />Anu: I am glad you took it in the right spirit - would you believe that my North Indian friends liked the post and my South Indian friends had a bone to pick in the 4 disadvantages mentioned?! And I thought I was defending the city!Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493611165991451807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-77726659743035360792012-06-21T11:48:58.688+05:302012-06-21T11:48:58.688+05:30Aaah, from one Chennai lover to another, raise my ...Aaah, from one Chennai lover to another, raise my glass to good old Chennai! <br />One of your best posts to date<br />"They do not like a white person (:-) ) coming to the city and whining about the city's lack of night life, healthy and oil-less food and the narrow-mindedness." Agreeeee to this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231159303294074179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992460207218787334.post-61145602707371870902012-06-21T10:43:55.780+05:302012-06-21T10:43:55.780+05:30Nicely written post, although i feel that the stat...Nicely written post, although i feel that the statement "A far worse habit of the south Indians is being rude and talking only in the mother tongue despite knowing Hindi and English." applicable everywhere. Not Just here, no one atleast forces you to learn tamil unlike other states where even a bus journey can be cumbersome if you didnt know hindi. <br />Crowded buses and streets, been in Mumbai and its the same there too.Roshanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585296707690706686noreply@blogger.com