Independence Day 2018 Special: Typically Indian Things That Make Us Smarter Than The World
Finding creative solutions, trying something on our own, then going to an expert, the ability to adjust to situations, are appreciable qualities compared to the world with people stern about certain ideas.
We Indians can differentiate ourselves from the rest of the world, thanks to our imbibed Indianness. Like there are some particular traits of us that are so unique to our identity that we can call them 'typical Indian behaviour.' It is funny how we have come up with some of these over the years and stayed true to them. As we celebrate the 72nd Independence Day, let us look at some of these things which definitely make us smarter than the world. Independence Day Special: 8 Indians Who Made India Proud Globally.
Jugaad:
We are awesome when it comes to finding an alternative solution to any problem. The jugaadu minds have made some of the most creative innovations which no one would have thought of. We don't need scientific logic to put to it, just a simple idea can provide a great alternative. Be it using an iron to make food hot or splitting an AC in two rooms for cooling both rooms, we have seen it all. These Funny Pictures Prove Indians are Best at Creativity with Jugaad.
Adjustment:
We Indians know how to make the utmost utilisation of space. Be it in a fourth seat in the Mumbai local or cramming up more than 8 people in a 6-seater rickshaw, we are comfortable with crouched spaces. We are very adjustable in that case. We literally have to make space to pass from one compartment of an express train to another, because people occupy even the smallest of spaces.
Indian Nod:
While there is a clear understanding of what a certain nod means, but Indian nod could mean both a yes and no! Well, it can get confusing but our gesture of nodding both sideways and up and down simultaneously is so typical. Go ahead, feel proud and do that nod.
Bargaining skills:
Rare are those who will shop for anything without trying for a bargain. From vegetables to clothes, Indian aunties are experts at bargaining and how. Our bargaining skills are just another reason to flaunt about. I got this at 50% less price than what the vendor quoted, Oh Whattey Wow! We love negotiating prices and we totally win at it. 11 Inventions by Indians That Will Make You Proud!
We Are Like That Only:
Whatever the world says, we are how we are and that's what defines us. Each Indian has this pride of embracing our Indianness and that is what unites us. Our attitude of doing things the 'Indian' way makes us stand out as compared to the world, that follows the uniformity.
These are a few things that make us apart from the conventional behaviour of people around the world. Finding creative solutions, trying something on our own, then going to an expert, the ability to adjust to situations, are appreciable qualities compared to the world with people stern about certain ideas. We are flexible, more so when it is about India. Be proud of being typically Indian guys.
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