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Discussion in 'General Discussions - USA & Canada' started by Ranchu, Mar 29, 2016.

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    Ladies walking completely naked without even wrapping the towel around them properly in the swimming pool changing room
     
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    When my 10 year old nephew scream to his grandparents ( my parents) while he was watching movie " can you guys shut up ".
     
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    I've noticed the 2nd thing that you have mentioned. It's tough to make Indian friends, when they only call to ask me for something or need help with something. I tried setting up playdates with our children, but apparently there was never any time despite being housewives.
     
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    A recent shock . The way my gynaecologist treated me. She was like a mother to me counseling and helping . My mother told not even nurses will behave like this in India !!

    Clean clean clean every nook and corner ..That made me amazed but when we got Indian store we can see the difference there !!

    To survive in this country either you need good friends else job..
     
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    Soo true!! I Donno why this happens.. Americans they smile, appreciate and greet.. Indian they don even give u a smile.. Come on we are from the same country. At least a smile??
     
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    A smile from an Indian, मेहंगा पड सकता है!! Unfortunately, chain marketing like Amway and Quick star have become synonymous to friendly Indian stranger trying to pull as many people as they can into this chain marketing Business module. It starts with a friendly smile, exchanging of numbers and then never-ending annoying calls even if we flatly refuse to participate.
     
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    Oh really?? Is it continuing here in US too?? May be i donno abt that..
     
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    Ohh yes. Walmart, Target, premium outlet malls are their hunting grounds..
     
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