Being a 'Bangalorean'
One thing that hit me yesterday is that I am a Bangalorean now. At least in part. And the worst thing about it is the name itself - 'Bangalorean'. I am not impressed. Compare it with 'Mumbaikar', 'Hyderabadi', 'Madrasi' and 'Amritsari'. Don't they sound so much more desi and appealing?
Here are some reasons why I consider myself a Bangalorean in part:
1. People ask me directions. And I am able to give them!
2. I can carry out a full conversation in Kannada. Ok, so what if its just an answer like 'gotilla' (don't know) :P
3. I know numbers from 1-10 in Kannada, so I don't need to ask the bus conductor to repeat in Hindi/English when he asks for change.
4. I am no longer appalled at the exorbitant rates charged by the auto wallahs. Yes, I call them autos, not rickshaws.
Here are some reasons why I consider myself a Bangalorean in part:
1. People ask me directions. And I am able to give them!
2. I can carry out a full conversation in Kannada. Ok, so what if its just an answer like 'gotilla' (don't know) :P
3. I know numbers from 1-10 in Kannada, so I don't need to ask the bus conductor to repeat in Hindi/English when he asks for change.
4. I am no longer appalled at the exorbitant rates charged by the auto wallahs. Yes, I call them autos, not rickshaws.
Comments