20 things that we Indians do easily but Americans can't

World should learn the marketing tactics from Indians and specifically Indian women .. everyone could easily hear the most common phrase in the market,"5 rupaye ki cheez 10 rupaye mein? Bhaiya, sahi rate batao!"  And the shopkeeper won't even mind! Indian’s are the best negotiators or bargainers. They are incredibly good at going emotions, very comfortable with numbers and know how to up sell until the cows come home.

For example when I asked how much this hoodie was, the shop owner said, “2000rs”. I instantly replied, “50rs”. He laughs and says, “no way”. I reply, “100rs”. He says, “1000rs”. I reply, “200rs”. He says, “800rs”. I reply, “300rs”. He says, “700rs”. At this point I say, “too much” and start to leave the shop. He freaks out and says, “500rs sir! this is best price, I have wife and baby at home”. While standing at the door of the shop I say “400rs is my best price” and start to move away. He comes running and says “okay deal”. This is a true example that illustrates the whole thing very clearly.

World should learn the marketing tactics from Indians and specifically Indian women .. everyone could easily hear the most common phrase in the market,"5 rupaye ki cheez 10 rupaye mein? Bhaiya, sahi rate batao!"  And the shopkeeper won't even mind! Indian’s are the best negotiators or bargainers. They are incredibly good at going emotions, very comfortable with numbers and know how to up sell until the cows come home.

For example when I asked how much this hoodie was, the shop owner said, “2000rs”. I instantly replied, “50rs”. He laughs and says, “no way”. I reply, “100rs”. He says, “1000rs”. I reply, “200rs”. He says, “800rs”. I reply, “300rs”. He says, “700rs”. At this point I say, “too much” and start to leave the shop. He freaks out and says, “500rs sir! this is best price, I have wife and baby at home”. While standing at the door of the shop I say “400rs is my best price” and start to move away. He comes running and says “okay deal”. This is a true example that illustrates the whole thing very clearly.

Whether it's our food or our lives, we need a little bit of spice to keep things interesting

It's truly joy for us. Does any other country follow it? No because,we are Joyful and Cheerful people. Even if movie is boring, we Indians know how to make it  interesting with group of friends and many of us do it. Aren't we?

We hear whistle while watching movies but that doesn't happen anywhere besides our country. Whistling with a particular frequency and amplitude defines a purpose also.

Indians can cook awesome food easily in no time compare to any other. Our mothers can cook food faster and delicious when we compare this to any 5 star restaurant's certified cook.

 

Whether it's our food or our lives, we need a little bit of spice to keep things interesting

I'm not saying Americans don't respect elders. It's just that you won't find Indians calling their elders by their first name now, will you?

*We use the word 'aap' for our elders while americans have only one word 'you'.

*Westerners shake hands, however,  our greeting with 'namaste' (na-mas-TAY) (placing both hands together with a slight bow) is appreciated and shows respect for Indian customs.

 

Be it bad roads,

or Power cuts,

We do whine about it a lot but never complain to the concerned authority. We do not complain because we are quite confident that our voices will not be heard. So, Our life just goes on despite all these poor services.

Reminds me of a dialogue from the movie ' a wednesday', "Hum bahut jaldi used-to ho jaate hain" We, very easily, get used-to things.

Now this is something totally ridiculous and alien to almost every country other than a very very few. The idea of marrying a strange man/woman is something unimaginable for them. They will be like " JESUS ....WHAT THE HELL"  but we have been living with this culture for decades .The best way to understand the reasoning behind such cultures is to put aside your own beliefs, opinions, and preconceived ideas in order to see more clearly before dismissing it as wrong. While it may not be for all and love marriages in India are not unheard of or a rare sighting by any means…arranged marriages aren’t necessarily a bad thing either!

 

Indians can cook awesome food easily in no time compare to any other. Our mothers can cook food faster and delicious when we compare this to any 5 star restaurant's certified cook.

 

 Without letting the energy level drop, we're up and running throughout! the late-night wedding celebrations.

 

*Volleyball without Net -  We have handmade line or sign to part 2 different teams.

*Cricket without stumps : We do play gully cricket. Indian version of Cricket with own rules and equipments  :p

 

Jugaad! I am not talking about jugaad made by farmers... I am talking about our ethical engineering alternatives to the solutions given by west. We have been able to make such cost effective alternatives, that would not be believed.

Is ghadi ka time kharaab tha... !!

This playboy has better option of locking the doors

I'm not saying Americans don't respect elders. It's just that you won't find Indians calling their elders by their first name now, will you?

*We use the word 'aap' for our elders while americans have only one word 'you'.

*Westerners shake hands, however,  our greeting with 'namaste' (na-mas-TAY) (placing both hands together with a slight bow) is appreciated and shows respect for Indian customs.

 

Indian Electricians can climb up the pole without safety gears. The Americans can't even think of this kind of daring act in their nightmare.

 

We hold on to our families forever without any societal pressures of leaving home after turning 18. even after one has started earning, married, had kids is the way of life here. Now this is also something the westerners can never do. They insist on having a private life for themselves and also giving privacy to their parents. We say the parents playing and whiling away time with their grand children and watching their sons/daughters live the life they dreamt for them, right in front of their eyes gives multitudes of bliss and happiness than privacy.

 

 

Now this is something totally ridiculous and alien to almost every country other than a very very few. The idea of marrying a strange man/woman is something unimaginable for them. They will be like " JESUS ....WHAT THE HELL"  but we have been living with this culture for decades .The best way to understand the reasoning behind such cultures is to put aside your own beliefs, opinions, and preconceived ideas in order to see more clearly before dismissing it as wrong. While it may not be for all and love marriages in India are not unheard of or a rare sighting by any means…arranged marriages aren’t necessarily a bad thing either!

 

“Give me a missed call before leaving the house.” Sounds familiar isn't ?

Not only this,  below is the list of reasons why we Indian always love it -

We Indians love to eat food with our bare hands! Not most of the countries do this, instead for their lunch/dinners they keep an entire set of spoons, forks, knives, napkins, etc. When we (Indians) know it's food time, we just go dig in. We don't mind washing our hands too.Of course, we know how to use spoons and forks, even chopsticks for that matter. But maa ke haath ka khaana is best consumed like this.

 

 Without letting the energy level drop, we're up and running throughout! the late-night wedding celebrations.  

 Without letting the energy level drop, we're up and running throughout! the late-night wedding celebrations.

 

No wonder we have the most number of public holidays according to a survey done by Mercer LLC! On counting festivals being celebrated in India, we get too much of free time. And the best thing about these celebrations, is that it is Celebration of Humanity, Celebrating this diversified culture we are blessed with the immense harmony that lies between hearts that are beyond cultural and regional differences.  

No wonder we have the most number of public holidays according to a survey done by Mercer LLC! On counting festivals being celebrated in India, we get too much of free time. And the best thing about these celebrations, is that it is Celebration of Humanity, Celebrating this diversified culture we are blessed with the immense harmony that lies between hearts that are beyond cultural and regional differences.

 

Jugaad! I am not talking about jugaad made by farmers... I am talking about our ethical engineering alternatives to the solutions given by west. We have been able to make such cost effective alternatives, that would not be believed. Is ghadi ka time kharaab tha... !! This playboy has better option of locking the doors