Like most of them who come to US on a long term basis [either for studying or working], I always have the thought when will I return back to my home country for good...or will I ever return?!
People in India say:
1. You are a PARdesi now
2. Once you are there for a long time you would not want to return
3. You are becoming more "Americanized"
People in US say:
1. You will never get the advantages you get here once you go back!
2. Even if you go back you will return sooner or later ;-)
Well, I just had this realization. In my two year stay I have:
1. Eaten Indian Food
2. Hanged out with Indians
3. Used Indian Products most of the time
4. Watched Indian Movies
Funny as it may sound, I have retained most of my Indian Culture & Habits to a very large extent. The only difference I find is staying away from family.
The decision to stay in a place should be looked upon not only from the benefits you get but how you would adapt to the place and its culture as well. If not I believe I am as much a DESI & parDESI as anyone else either back home or here.
In Deep Thoughts,
Arpitha
People in India say:
1. You are a PARdesi now
2. Once you are there for a long time you would not want to return
3. You are becoming more "Americanized"
People in US say:
1. You will never get the advantages you get here once you go back!
2. Even if you go back you will return sooner or later ;-)
Well, I just had this realization. In my two year stay I have:
1. Eaten Indian Food
2. Hanged out with Indians
3. Used Indian Products most of the time
4. Watched Indian Movies
Funny as it may sound, I have retained most of my Indian Culture & Habits to a very large extent. The only difference I find is staying away from family.
The decision to stay in a place should be looked upon not only from the benefits you get but how you would adapt to the place and its culture as well. If not I believe I am as much a DESI & parDESI as anyone else either back home or here.
In Deep Thoughts,
Arpitha
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