Things people in other cultures say that drive you mad

Witchie

I love Indian men and fortunately they love me but one thing drives me close to killing their prized cow.

They all call me "dear".

Ugh.

Seriously, stop it.

It's not quite as bad when they use the Malay equivalent Sayang but feck off with your "dear".

In Bali it's "darling". Nothing makes me leave a shop, restaurant, bar or massage place (the non hanky panky kind coz am female and they don't usually offer extras to me) than them calling me darling.

So what word or phrase from another culture drives you mad?

Sardine

I’m entitled to a free house

nullzero

Witchie wrote: »

I love Indian men and fortunately they love me but one thing drives me close to killing their prized cow.

They all call me "dear".

Ugh.

Seriously, stop it.

It's not quite as bad when they use the Malay equivalent Sayang but feck off with your "dear".

In Bali it's "darling". Nothing makes me leave a shop, restaurant, bar or massage place (the non hanky panky kind coz am female and they don't usually offer extras to me) than them calling me darling.

So what word or phrase from another culture drives you mad?

How it hasn't driven you to commit mass murder I don't know, the cheek of them.

Shenshen

Witchie wrote: »

I love Indian men and fortunately they love me but one thing drives me close to killing their prized cow.

They all call me "dear".

Ugh.

Seriously, stop it.

It's not quite as bad when they use the Malay equivalent Sayang but feck off with your "dear".

In Bali it's "darling". Nothing makes me leave a shop, restaurant, bar or massage place (the non hanky panky kind coz am female and they don't usually offer extras to me) than them calling me darling.

So what word or phrase from another culture drives you mad?

Not entirely sure how that's so different from here? I'll admit it puzzled me a bit at when I first arrived that bus drivers, shop assistants and pub landlords here called me "Love", but I got used to it quick enough to be honest.

Witchie

Shenshen wrote: »

Not entirely sure how that's so different from here? I'll admit it puzzled me a bit at when I first arrived that bus drivers, shop assistants and pub landlords here called me "Love", but I got used to it quick enough to be honest.

Dear just reminds me of a granny asking you to do something for her not a hot guy you want to get down and dirty with.

Not a fan of the love or sweetie words being thrown about either but here, easily 95% of Indian guys I have engaged with have called me dear. They usually want to know if have had my breakfast/lunch/dinner depending on time of day.

Malay and Chinese don't do this.

Heres Johnny

"Howya boss, how much do you want for the car"

Member of a certain ethnic group when I challenged him about why he was peering in the window of my car one Saturday morning

Cutie 3.14

Indian men....really!?

Witchie

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

Indian men....really!?

After Arabs, hottest men around

nullzero

Heres Johnny wrote: »

"Howya boss, how much do you want for the car"

Member of a certain ethnic group when I challenged him about why he was peering in the window of my car one Saturday morning

You were showing a complete lack of respect for that person's culture.

nullzero

Witchie wrote: »

After Arabs, hottest men around

Is it the accents?

mad muffin

Top o’ da mornin

And
To be sure to be sure

Cutie 3.14

Witchie wrote: »

After Arabs, hottest men around

I'd agree with you in the Arab men, tall dark and handsome, rawr!

But I can't say that I've ever been attracted to an Indian man

dmc17

"Please do the needful"

blinding

‘Is this Legal ‘ ?

Witchie

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

I'd agree with you in the Arab men, tall dark and handsome, rawr!

But I can't say that I've ever been attracted to an Indian man

Each to their own. Some real hotties and very romantic. You need to Wade through some bs sometimes and worry they gave a wife but beautiful specimens of men.

Witchie

nullzero wrote: »

Is it the accents?

No, purely on looks, they are beautiful.

Potential-Monke

So lads, which are better looking, Indian or Arab women?

Cutie 3.14

Potential-Monke wrote: »

So lads, which are better looking, Indian or Arab women?

Go off to the most beautiful women in the world thread with yourself!

Shenshen

This thread isn't going to stay on topic for long, is it?

I'd say Indian, looks AND cute accent. And I love the gesturing.

Potential-Monke

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

Go ff to the most beautiful women in the world thread with yourself!

Had forgotten that thread existed! (FYI, Indian FTW)

On topic, it's not what they say, but I have a hard time being around the cultures with shouty voices as standard. Like they're constantly on night club volume, regardless of where they are.

Surreptitious

I went out with a mixed race Indian model once. The guy was a complete dickhead and had no respect for women.

Cutie 3.14

Maybe im just being an arse but.....the Indian nation aren't exactly world renowned for their looks....are they!??

Just me?

Billy86

I'll write you.

I could care less.

Potential-Monke

Billy86 wrote: »

I'll write you.

:D:D Sounds like someone I work with when they write their emails. Granted, English is not their first language...

Witchie

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

Maybe im just being an arse but.....the Indian nation aren't exactly world renowned for their looks....are they!??

Just me?

Just you. Seriously good looking people. Big brown eyes, chocolate skin and a lot of charm. Yum.

Shenshen

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

Maybe im just being an arse but.....the Indian nation aren't exactly world renowned for their looks....are they!??

Just me?

Do they have to be for some people thinking they're cute or hot?

Cutie 3.14

Sorry it's just this is the first time I've ever heard of people finding Indians attractive!

I know how that sounds..

Omackeral

Witchie wrote: »

Some real hotties and very romantic.

So romantic

cantdecide

Beautiful Indians are among the most alluring people there are, IMO. Your typical average Indian would have a lot of competition from other typical average people, IMO.

Star Bingo

Indians vary a lot. I saw one that looked like a choco buffy the vampire slayer

Tbh I think anyone like myself that has a Pocahontas complex can be swayed by just about anything exotic with sleek dark hair. Though sometimes they go blond and it’s even better

Heres Johnny

nullzero wrote: »

Heres Johnny wrote: »

"Howya boss, how much do you want for the car"

Member of a certain ethnic group when I challenged him about why he was peering in the window of my car one Saturday morning

You were showing a complete lack of respect for that person's culture.

There will come a day when challenging travelers is being prejudicial and discriminatory. They play the minority card very well.

TCM

Will I do the gutters boss - a dead give away to close the door immediately.

jester77

I'll say a prayer for you

F**k of with that nonsense, if you want to be helpful then actually do something.

Vowel Movement

" aluuuminum " Its like nails on a chalkboard for me

Pac1Man

Someone used the word 'period' in the Americanised way here the other day.

Also 'folk'. Stop saying 'folk' Darby O'Gill.

erica74

Do you want to buy any lawnmowers/power washers/generators/tools (that we just robbed from your neighbours)?

Little Less Conversation

Mate

TheShockmaster

I hate when people call me "lad" does that count?

Lyle Lanley

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

I'd agree with you in the Arab men, tall dark and handsome, rawr!

Perfect too if you want a man who treats you like ****.

blinding

TheShockmaster wrote: »

I hate when people call me "lad" does that count?

Are you a Lad , Lad ?....or is this a gender pronoun Trap..? Arrrggh Jim Lad !

RasTa

Mate, Sweetheart, Darling. Stupid English

blinding

RasTa wrote: »

Mate, Sweetheart, Darling. Stupid English

Are you alright Buddy ?

Hector Bellend

" I could care less"

Hector Bellend

Cutie 3.14 wrote: »

Maybe im just being an arse but.....the Indian nation aren't exactly world renowned for their looks....are they!??

Just me?

Good looking indian women are some of the best looking women you'll ever find.

tedpan

Cutie 3.14 wrote:

Indian men....really!?

Witchie wrote:

After Arabs, hottest men around

Maybe the morning after a vindaloo...

Hector Bellend

tedpan wrote: »

Maybe be morning after a vindaloo...

or mourning?

Shenshen

Omackeral wrote: »

So romantic

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Heh, when I was still on online dating sites, I used to get this nearly verbatim (including the cringeworthy spelling) from Irish lads a lot, usually Sunday mornings around 4am... Do you think the Indians are engaged in some copyright-infringement scam?

jetsonx

People who use the phrase "alrighty" annoy the fcuk out of me.

"Going Forward" ditto.

steddyeddy

Potential-Monke wrote: »

So lads, which are better looking, Indian or Arab women?

I've dated a north Indian girl before and can say that she was hot and great in bed.

GMSA

Americans are fond of this one.

Good job.



Jesus I hate that phrase.

the beer revolu

When USA people say "fillay" of beef. It's fillet with an audible t. You are not feckin French.

Same people then say St. Louis instead of St. Louie!!

Make up your feckin minds.