Things That Make Indians Go “We Are Like That Only”

Dive into the lives of us Indians and you will find some LOL-worthy habits and traits that have been passed on for generations. These are typical Indian habits that will leave your head spinning if you try to make sense out of them.  
There is a long list of traditions and ticks that make us quintessentially ‘Indian’ but we’ve picked up the most definitive of the lot. Read on –

1. We are all relatives!!
Every elder one is referred to as aunty, uncle, bhaiya even if they aren’t remotely connected to us. 

2. Cheap thrills
It is our birthright, to ask for discounts even in shops that clearly say “FIXED PRICE”.

3. When life gives you lemons, tie them with chilies
Dare to step on the olio? We’ve embraced this preventive measure for ‘nazar’ through generations, without even questioning it's origin or efficiency.  

4. Bizarre beginnings of a new car
Apart from cracking coconut in front of the car, you are also supposed to keep the plastic seat cover on for as long as possible.
 

5. Gully Cricket
No Indian child can come-of-age without spending summers playing gully cricket, breaking grumpy uncle’s window and never seeing the ball again.

6. We cherish gift wrappers as much as the gifts
Neatly folded under the mattresses. 

7. Recycle redefined!!
Nothing goes to waste, old T-shirts are pochhas, soft drinks bottles turn water bottles for the refrigerator, and containers from restaurants are used as tiffin boxes. 
 

8. Trouble with an appliance?
Hit it!! That’s our way of handling machinery around us. Surprisingly it works. 
 

9. Our Teachers
There is always a teacher who says, “What do you mean you forgot your homework? Do you ever forget to eat?” 
 

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