Everything you learned in Kindergarten doesn’t apply (part 1) April 28, 2008
1. Wait in line. Verdict: Does not apply in India.
Indians don’t wait in line. The funniest thing while waiting in Frankfurt to board the plane to Hyderabad was watching all my kin get up and try to get on the plane as soon as they announced that first class ticket holders, disabled passengers, and those with small children could board the plane. To Indians, all this means is that someone is getting on the plane, so it might as well be them first! Everyone rushed to the jet bridge entranceway to the horror of the German flight attendants accustomed to systematic rules and people who follow them. It was funny in Frankfurt, but it’s absolutely aggravating when my American self has to deal with it everyday. Whether you’re paying attention or not, Indians will cut in line, guaranteed. They have no shame. Indians cut in line at the local chai stand, grocery store, bank, railway station, and of course, at the airport. The solution is usually to not let even an inch of extra empty space between yourself and the next person. Of course, this strategy doesn’t work when people approach from the side, behind, over the dividing wall, or just simply extend their hands in front of your face, usually yelling for attention from the clerk. My solution? Embarrass them by complaining loudly enough for others to hear. Of course they typically react as if it’s you who has the problem and “magnanimously” allow you to go first. I don’t need altruism. A simple understanding of geometry and ordinal numbers will do just fine. People often die from stampedes comprised of impatient Indians. I once asked my mom what the word for line or queue was in Telugu. There isn’t one. I think that explains a bit.
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