Here is one of the best movie reviews I have ever read: http://insearchofi.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-confession.html
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NRIs:
You are a very expressive and good writer. Most educated people in India can not express their point ( they get too wrapped up in the floweriness of the language and miss the point). You are an exception.
However,I must try to remove some of your misconceptions about Indians in America. It is natural to misjudge a group of Indians in USA who have lived here for most of their productive lives, you on the other hand spent only few months and formed a superficial opinion.This you have every right to do however premature it may be.
On your IDENTITY subject.. let me correct you that we are not 40% Indian, we are 80% Indian who have worked hard in a strange environment and have been successful by all measures. The matter of accent is true for people living in India, a Bihari is still a Bihari, and Punjabi is still a Punjabi no matter where he lives in the world. It is a matter of pride and not a shame that we have retained our individualism, our culture and still balanced to make proper adjustments to be successful.
Our children who were born and raised here are more Indian at HEART than most Indian young ones.Perhaps, living in UP you did not notice their attitude, behaviors and departure from the traditional Indian way of life. Now that you are in a major and growing metropolis, please pay attention to the younger generation. They have become more materialistic, ill- behaved and full of arrogance. They have quickly embraced the bad side of the western culture in their language, Discos, Fast Food, Fashion and their dis- respect for their elders.I am proud that my children have struck the right balance of Indian values(more important)and ethical assets of America. This is because we are 80% Indian and we brought up our children accordingly.
How do I know this? I see in kids in my own traditional family, who imitate to be FORWARD by swearing, foul talk and by their show offs. I brought 4 of my younger brothers children to USA. They lived with me for three years and their style shocked not only me but my own children ( born here). Now that these kids are settled, they have no contacts with us. Like they say in Hindi GANJERI YAAR KISKEY, DUUM LAGAYA AUR KHISKEY. The younger generation in India has become very selfish and self centered. Of course there are many exceptions and I am sure you are one of them.
Sushil, I am sure you found at least something to admire during your stay here. There must be a few, otherwise why is this nation a desired destination for millions of people from all over the world including Japan, Britain, Germany, France and Oh India too. If you need a more concrete proof, please go to the American Embassy on any workday morning and see the crowd standing in line for hours requesting Visa for USA.
It is easy for an Indian to be an Indian here than being a Bihari living in Bengal, Kerala etc. The regional prejudice in India is more severe than it is here.
You are incorrect in saying that your observations could be generalized. Living here for three months and forming such a strong opinion is hasty and premature.
PS: If you did not find any thing American to admire, please let me know and I will send you a list for you to mull over.
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NRIs:
You are a very expressive and good writer. Most educated people in India can not express their point ( they get too wrapped up in the floweriness of the language and miss the point). You are an exception.
However,I must try to remove some of your misconceptions about Indians in America. It is natural to misjudge a group of Indians in USA who have lived here for most of their productive lives, you on the other hand spent only few months and formed a superficial opinion.This you have every right to do however premature it may be.
On your IDENTITY subject.. let me correct you that we are not 40% Indian, we are 80% Indian who have worked hard in a strange environment and have been successful by all measures. The matter of accent is true for people living in India, a Bihari is still a Bihari, and Punjabi is still a Punjabi no matter where he lives in the world. It is a matter of pride and not a shame that we have retained our individualism, our culture and still balanced to make proper adjustments to be successful.
Our children who were born and raised here are more Indian at HEART than most Indian young ones.Perhaps, living in UP you did not notice their attitude, behaviors and departure from the traditional Indian way of life. Now that you are in a major and growing metropolis, please pay attention to the younger generation. They have become more materialistic, ill- behaved and full of arrogance. They have quickly embraced the bad side of the western culture in their language, Discos, Fast Food, Fashion and their dis- respect for their elders.I am proud that my children have struck the right balance of Indian values(more important)and ethical assets of America. This is because we are 80% Indian and we brought up our children accordingly.
How do I know this? I see in kids in my own traditional family, who imitate to be FORWARD by swearing, foul talk and by their show offs. I brought 4 of my younger brothers children to USA. They lived with me for three years and their style shocked not only me but my own children ( born here). Now that these kids are settled, they have no contacts with us. Like they say in Hindi GANJERI YAAR KISKEY, DUUM LAGAYA AUR KHISKEY. The younger generation in India has become very selfish and self centered. Of course there are many exceptions and I am sure you are one of them.
Sushil, I am sure you found at least something to admire during your stay here. There must be a few, otherwise why is this nation a desired destination for millions of people from all over the world including Japan, Britain, Germany, France and Oh India too. If you need a more concrete proof, please go to the American Embassy on any workday morning and see the crowd standing in line for hours requesting Visa for USA.
It is easy for an Indian to be an Indian here than being a Bihari living in Bengal, Kerala etc. The regional prejudice in India is more severe than it is here.
You are incorrect in saying that your observations could be generalized. Living here for three months and forming such a strong opinion is hasty and premature.
PS: If you did not find any thing American to admire, please let me know and I will send you a list for you to mull over.
With most sincere blessings.
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