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22 Things Every Indian Parent Says

The stereotypes that are, in fact, true.

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22 Things Every Indian Parent Says
Hindustan Times

Typical Indian parents all have a few phrases that they all rotate through. Admittedly, these are what are stereotypically thought of from Indians, but unfortunately, these are all actual things that I have heard from one or more Indian parents. The majority of these are phrases that every Indian parent has said at least once, either mockingly or actually.

1. “Beta, khana kao.”

2. “Beta, aur khana kao.”

3. “Only two rotis??? Are you on a diet?”

4. “You’re soooo skinny. Stop going on these diets!”

5. “Who was that girl/boy you were with?”

6. *gasp* “Do you know what people would say?”

7. “Oh your dad’s cousin’s husband’s mom is coming to visit.”

8. “You are NOT leaving the house looking like that!”

9. "How will you ever find a husband with those cooking skills?”

10. “Your roti isn’t round enough!”

11. “What do you mean you want to be a teacher? You know that your only options are doctor or engineer.”

12. “Wait until you have kids one day. Then you’ll realize what I’m saying.”

13. “I hope you have kids like yourself one day” (said in a mocking tone).

14. “Do you think I would ever have the guts to talk to your grandparents like that?”

15. At Macy’s: “Hey, why don’t you see if you can bargain and get this for a cheaper price?”

16. “Why do you look happy with that 90? What happened to the other 10 points?"

17. “You’re going out? Give me the names and numbers of all of them and their parents.”

18. “Why does your handwriting look like that? Please write in cursive and write smaller.”

19. “What do you think you’re doing? Stop eating with your left hand!”

20. “Party’s at 8? Let’s leave by 9ish.”

21. “So, you’re going to have a room ready for us when we’re older, right?”

22. “Do you think you’re a Bollywood actress? Stop behaving like a drama queen.”

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