What do you think of Indians? (73)

1 Name: sticgum : 2009-06-20 15:48 ID:kwJwN2ny

Hi. This might seem like an unusual request. I am from India, and I am going to US for studies from this fall. I haven't met many Americans in person, so this is going to be my first exposure to the US. I am quite sure that the majority of posters in 4ch are americans, hence, I would like to ask you a question-
What do you think of Indians as people? What do you think of them when you speak to them? What kind of an impression does an average Indian's personality create on you?
Please be straightforward. Even if you insult me and Indians, I wouldn't really give a damn, as I don't know anything about you.
Other nationalities can also give their opinions. I am also interested to know what anyone thinks of us.

2 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-20 18:29 ID:ReYsndhJ

They're fine by me. I had lots of Indians at my school (well, that and Indian Americans), and they're all nice for the most part.
No issue.

3 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-20 21:03 ID:kRVsEsdt

Although I should know better, having dealt with all races of people, I've developed more of a prejudice towards Indians than other ethnic groups.
It seems after only a few encounters, a trend towards Indians being unwilling to trust others or being untrustworthy themselves comes out. Either they think you're going to rip them off or they're trying to bite off more than their fair share.
Because of this I'm very cautious around Indians and will avoid any business transactions with Indians.
It's like getting a small electric shock everytime you touch a certain object, eventually you hesitate or avoid touching it.

4 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-21 02:31 ID:7uSoGcD+

I don't have too many Indians around my area, but there are a few, and for the most part they're really really nice. I haven't dealt with them as an ethnic group enough to deal with trust issues though.
There's like, 1 or 2 regular Indian customers that are too cheap for my tastes as a cashier at the farmer's market (Always asking for bargains and freebies >_>), but I know they don't represent the group as a whole.

5 Name: Ryuuchi : 2009-06-21 05:16 ID:lcV5VEIG

I met a couple of Indians in the past. One Indian guy came to my high school as a transfer student. He was kool but we never hang out. We do say wassup when he sees me but months passed and we don't say hi anymore.

What I think about Indians? Nothing, really. I think of them as any other human being because we're all humans right? It's just that you guys have a totally different culture which is interesting.

I saw Dhoom and Dhoom 2, I really like those films and the music is pretty kool.

6 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-21 07:42 ID:69l3pIAr

>>4
Haggling is culturally ingrained in many poor regions. If you do not haggle you come across as stupid and gullible. It's more of a social habit then a selfish desire to get things cheaper then everyone else.

7 Name: sticgum : 2009-06-21 13:05 ID:kwJwN2ny

>>4

I guess us Indians come across as cheap. I agree too that a lot of us are really cheap. Its probably because the day to day amenities and stuff is quite cheaper in India compared to other places. The cost of living index here is around Rs. 20-25000($400-500) a month for a well to do family. So when they go overseas its a hassle to spend much more, I guess. I know because I've lived in places like Thailand and Kuwait for a few years.
About bargaining, if you live in India you will understand lol. Shopping in India in many places involves going from shop to shop, and there aren't malls everywhere, other than the bigger cities. There is no fixed price at those shops. The sales people always try to sell stuff at a higher price than they should, and as an opposite reaction the customers bargain. Its sort of s skill here. Its not like that in the malls though. I guess growing up shopping like that sort of ingrains bargaining in your mind.

8 Name: AnonymousMan7 : 2009-06-21 17:00 ID:Heaven

>>7
lol, you should watch Russell Peters!

9 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-21 17:13 ID:gASCpY30

i've met alot of great indian people and some of them are good friends, but i've also met a significant number who don't seem socially 'in tune' with the people around them.

they'll just ramble on and on or talk about something totally out of point that no one in the conversation is interested in.

10 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 06:43 ID:OyN6rftw

i have several indian friends and can say without a doubt that you will do just fine in america. The worst you will encounter are rednecks who will tell you to go back to your 7/11 or ignoramus' that will think your a terrorist but nothing serious will come of either. Don't sweat it man, we're a nation of immigrants afterall and most people will accept you (i assume you aren't a psycho who tortures animals or anything like that lol)

11 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 16:56 ID:qIubRn4K

I'm in Europe. I know of a lot of Indians. Indians come in all shapes and sizes. Impossible to generalize over a billion people, except that they like cricket and eating (barely joking).

All in all, most of the first generation Indian immigrants I know are pretty outgoing characters, but that's normal among first generation immigrants.

Sorry, but can't be very helpful, every time I think of something about Indians, I remember a counter example. In any case, don't fret too much about acceptance. Most people won't give a damn about where you come from, in a positive and negative sense.

12 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 19:59 ID:Heaven

Do you eat curry or live with someone who eats curry? If so, then the smell will leave reactions with those you meet, even though they won't say anything about it. I've met two Indians who didn't smell like curry, though, so it might just be a silly stereotype.

13 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 20:42 ID:2YNQkPLE

I HATE all indians!!!! COWBOYS RULE!!!

14 Name: 4 : 2009-06-22 21:10 ID:NSUiPvtx

>>6 and >>7

I completely understand that it's considered culturally acceptable, it just bothered me a bit when they kept trying to go lower. But we could alternately call that determination!
And these days because of the economy, I understand why more people are haggling now than ever.
I didn't grow up with that sort of thing (And I'm too shy and panicky to talk more than I need to at a store), so maybe that's why it's different to me.

I think you'll be fine in the end. I hope you enjoy yourself in the US =)

15 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 22:24 ID:Heaven

>>1
I'm not born or residing in America. I think nothing about Indians that I don't about any human. Complete elimination of the racism problem by realizing the unimportance of external characteristic details, for their occurance tells nothing about ones character.

16 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-22 22:59 ID:r40GAJNx

Alot of my local American friends have trouble understanding non local accents (sometimes even for Americans from other parts of the country) especially when people talk quickly. There aren't any trilled 'R's in American english, so being careful of those might help a little. I heard from some students at the university that watching American television shows and copying the pronounciation can help. (Especially The West Wing, apparently. I don't have a TV anymore so I can't really recommend anything myself.)

My best school friend was from New Delhi and I couldn't really understand anything he said for a couple years after we started competing in class. But we became friends after six years or so and are still friends since. We had a lot of good times being involved in Student Activities (clubs and student organizations) together and doing volunteer tutoring (we were both good math students) at our university.

17 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-23 02:31 ID:Heaven

Two of my roommates are Indian. Although their intelligence makes me burn with jealousy, they're pretty cool folks.

18 Name: Scotland : 2009-06-24 06:57 ID:nRIcqnn0

In general Indians are Cricket Crazy, lol
poondae!
koudee!

19 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-24 07:24 ID:WFfSuhzX

since nobody mentioned this, i feel like i should say... it's never good to lump people together due to race/ nationality/ etc, because people are individuals so you can't really judge like that...

BUT

i live in a university town with a large international population, and encounter people from all walks of life... and a common complaint about indian men is... armpit odour :(.

there is nothing sadder than having some sexy indian med students or some such sit next to you in the theatre, and you are intially thinking how cute one of them is, then you are overcome by unpleasant body odour :(

so my only advice is- take on the hygeine habits of the locals and please use anti-prespirant and shower daily?

20 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-24 08:09 ID:04RuKn3u

My best friend is Indian. :3

I find everyone to be different, so I can't say the whole entire country of India has everyone the exact same as the other.

21 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-29 07:30 ID:4lgTPh+3

I'm a second generation Indian born and raised in the US. The high school I went to was in an area with a lot of Asians, but I was the only Indian in my college. Either way, my nationality didn't really make much of a difference; it's very relaxed, especially on the east coast, when it comes to nationality. People occasionally ask if I can give them recipes for Indian food, though. Protip: Look them up online.

Also, work on that accent. It's fine if you have one, but it's hard to take an Indian accent seriously.

22 Name: Anonymous : 2009-06-29 18:00 ID:s0meoXyN

I live in an upper middle-class suburban area here in the U.S... SUV's, yuppie soccer moms, huge 2 1/2 story houses, lots of private schools, Starbucks, etc. Recently, a lot of Indian doctors, lawyers, business owners, and engineers have been coming into the area- in fact, my subdivision is essentially Little India with tons of wonderful Indian families coming in and really cleaning the place up (it's pretty awesome).

However, everyone around here fucking HATES all the Indians around here and see them as dirty, smelly, illegal immigrants who are lazy and stupid... even though the local high school's Valedictorian this year was a Punjabi kid, all of the Indians around here are resident aliens or naturalized citizens, all speak perfect English, many are converts to Christianity, and all take care of their lawns and bring a lot of good money into the area... It's absolutely ridiculous, because I'm in an area where it's not a bunch of redneck white trash Republicans and Jesus freaks, but rather cosmopolitan, well-off, professional people (and the Indians are just like that as well). It's pissing me the fuck off.

23 Name: sai baba : 2009-06-30 05:22 ID:GpkwGAt/

love all

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