Thursday, October 25, 2007

Things I’ve observed


Here in India:

There is one main type of car. It's diesel, old-fashioned looking, and apparently only comes in taxi yellow, gray, or white. Everyone drives one. The police, the press, normal people, taxis, everyone...

Everywhere you go there are men holding hands. It's a very common site to see two men walking down the street holding hands here...

There are swastikas everywhere. On cars, the sides of building, temples, all over. They mean something different here, but it's still a bit odd for me.

If you make a purchase and they are short a few cents making change for you they will just give you some sweets or something from next to the register.

Be wary of anything on the menu referred to as "hot" or "spicy".

All movies at a theater start at 6pm.

There are two types of beer (kingfisher and black label) and they both suck.

Bikes can move mountains. Seriously, the loads I've seen some of these guys pulling with their bikes (with no gears) puts pedicabbing to shame. (I will post pics)

Autorickshaw drivers are all crazy.

Not honking your car horn constantly appears to be illegal.

The older men all dye their beards and hair red! (kind of cool)

The sacramental "drink" offered to you in any Hindi temple is probably water from the Ganges and will make you sick.

The ceiling fans are amazing (seriously, you could propel jets with these things).

That's all... just a few observations.

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