tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post8432962345790869077..comments2024-03-07T08:59:32.598+05:30Comments on My Think Pad: The new lower classsilverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-43263228343308170442012-04-25T16:28:59.721+05:302012-04-25T16:28:59.721+05:30This was s good post, and yes it happens so often ...This was s good post, and yes it happens so often in Bangalore! :)<br />BTW, liked your blog!!!Good Lifehttp://beautifullifehappyliving.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-59669126620251568372011-11-08T01:19:53.462+05:302011-11-08T01:19:53.462+05:30This behavior is rampant among indians living in t...This behavior is rampant among indians living in the US too. I have noticed so many of my Indian acquaintances fawn over the Americans and treat other Indians with near contempt!loophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666478756209475438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-36563324583824736952011-11-04T09:31:38.496+05:302011-11-04T09:31:38.496+05:30Anon: Let us see them implement it!
Elizabeth: An...Anon: Let us see them implement it!<br /><br />Elizabeth: And that is the attitude that I was trying to highlight in this post. It is not just money or tips that makes the difference.Its plain racism by our own people :)<br /><br />Jay: I am afraid I don't believe that. Cab drivers don't take things lying down anymore.silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-24086269288959199892011-10-17T20:35:11.880+05:302011-10-17T20:35:11.880+05:30Many of these cab drivers are also not treated pro...Many of these cab drivers are also not treated properly so it could be their indifference after a bad experience. Just a thought!Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-19731430007146136982011-10-05T00:32:03.845+05:302011-10-05T00:32:03.845+05:30I am an NRI and was visiting Mumbai on work with 2...I am an NRI and was visiting Mumbai on work with 2 of my foreign colleagues. The hotel had arranged for transportation, and when the driver met us, he immediately saluted my colleagues, and grabbed their bags, while I was left to carry my own. :) The funny thing was I was the only woman in the group, and my colleagues had lighter bags.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-42792156974346482132011-09-29T11:31:18.897+05:302011-09-29T11:31:18.897+05:30Great writing! Was looking for some representative...Great writing! Was looking for some representative Indian blogs and ran into yours.<br /><br />As a blogger of substance, what would your reaction be to the new blogging regulations ( http://www.dnaindia.com/india/analysis_get-the-govt-to-review-new-it-rules_1556042 ) ? Would you or other fellow bloggers have some say (or something to say) in these matters ? What level is this being worked in theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-66368571564950362302011-09-06T10:44:02.838+05:302011-09-06T10:44:02.838+05:30Diwakar: Sadly, we still have the colonial hangove...Diwakar: Sadly, we still have the colonial hangover.<br /><br />Hariprasad: You are lucky. Nowadays you get really good auto drivers in Blr after the govt gave permission for more autos. Lots of older men driving autos and they are very decent.<br /><br />Renu: I am noticing this in the people in the tourist sector actually. <br /><br />WSW: Indians in the tourism sector are definitely biased silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-11623191227025761922011-09-05T09:42:10.090+05:302011-09-05T09:42:10.090+05:30I think in most cases it has nothing to do with co...I think in most cases it has nothing to do with complexion or being white..its just about money..Foreigners tip and they tip better thats all! In this case dont know why he was rude from word go..WSWhttp://www.wannabesuperwoman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-66700330330095011382011-08-31T16:30:10.660+05:302011-08-31T16:30:10.660+05:30We Indians value white complexion and money only.We Indians value white complexion and money only.Renuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052079745061422542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-30379725661472396892011-08-23T15:49:54.629+05:302011-08-23T15:49:54.629+05:30Hmm...that was very rude on the part of the driver...Hmm...that was very rude on the part of the driver. Luckily, I haven't had such an experience so far.<br /><br />In fact, there were instances when the driver was extra courteous. Once I was travelling in Delhi and this auto guy started the vehicle demanding Rs10 above normal fare. But during the journey I struck up a conversation with him and by the time I reached my place he became very Hariprasadhttp://www.hariprasad.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-51072197570549663782011-08-16T07:24:44.992+05:302011-08-16T07:24:44.992+05:30Its all about money! Indians know they cant get a ...Its all about money! Indians know they cant get a penny more from another one. ;)<br />oh, btw, Am an Indian too.RKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-9881143875261658452011-08-08T20:49:20.738+05:302011-08-08T20:49:20.738+05:30So true... its pathetic that we Indians discrimina...So true... its pathetic that we Indians discriminate ourselves from these "firang" junta :(Diwakarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010864974400528602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-12508527053230322252011-08-07T21:47:23.323+05:302011-08-07T21:47:23.323+05:30Karthik: Another one I see! :)
Scorpiogenius: His...Karthik: Another one I see! :)<br /><br />Scorpiogenius: His attitude changed the moment my American colleague got off. He didn't even want a tip from me. He made that obvious by stomping off.<br /><br />Mathew: Very true, sadly!<br /><br />dr antony: That is positively racist, or the Arabs tip well :) But it still doesn't explain the rudeness towards Indians.<br /><br />The Brown silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-14315705844562628522011-08-07T13:08:19.498+05:302011-08-07T13:08:19.498+05:30Just wondering if in other countries too such thin...Just wondering if in other countries too such things happen. <br /><br />Like, when I have been abroad to different countries, the hosts have been extremely courteous and kind, and I have come back with very good impression about the people of the countries I have visited. <br /><br />And after such trips, all of us have the habit of making comparisons... how good it's in the US, London, Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-64042606366264825932011-08-07T13:04:12.529+05:302011-08-07T13:04:12.529+05:30Just wondering if in other countries too such thin...Just wondering if in other countries too such things happen. <br /><br />Like, when I have been abroad to different countries, the hosts have been extremely courteous and kind, and I have come back with very good impression about the people of the country I visited. <br /><br />And after such trips, all of us have the habit of making comparisons... how good it's in the US, London, Singapore, Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-26779381610359246782011-08-05T23:24:50.863+05:302011-08-05T23:24:50.863+05:30i saw my boss in that taxi driver! :)i saw my boss in that taxi driver! :)Vishwamithranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359108466776205198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-65784523853326241172011-08-05T07:44:43.170+05:302011-08-05T07:44:43.170+05:30Very prominent in Goa! Foreigners aplenty, and Ind...Very prominent in Goa! Foreigners aplenty, and Indians fewer. And god forbid if you don' drink....Ashish Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921628437600152113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-83426074416151227522011-08-04T11:59:02.594+05:302011-08-04T11:59:02.594+05:30shocking! and yes ... i've seen similar behavi...shocking! and yes ... i've seen similar behaviour from people in restaurants, especially in tourist locations, usually frequented by foreigners! they treat indians like 2nd class even though we pay the same.sandeephttp://photography.usandeep.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-57710091445717626272011-08-02T20:02:46.958+05:302011-08-02T20:02:46.958+05:30We discriminate against our own people and waste n...We discriminate against our own people and waste no efforts in screaming at other countries if they discriminate against us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-80405052513716825152011-08-02T17:54:38.189+05:302011-08-02T17:54:38.189+05:30I am used to this kind of behavior here.no one lis...I am used to this kind of behavior here.no one listens if you shout for anything here.But the malayali boys will run to the car of the Arab,the moment it is outside the shop.We only know to be slaves of foreigners.dr.antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191095888228061156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-26757104430701587102011-08-02T16:19:22.764+05:302011-08-02T16:19:22.764+05:30have noticed similar behaviour at restaurants wher...have noticed similar behaviour at restaurants where all the waiters go gaga over a gora visitor!! we are a society comfortably racist!! :-/mathewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860741232962357228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-64867526602957271592011-08-01T20:32:58.173+05:302011-08-01T20:32:58.173+05:30Did he get any 'tip' from the foreigner? M...Did he get any 'tip' from the foreigner? May be he was pissed he didn't get any.scorpiogeniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071359354604682509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-12642820009659243632011-08-01T16:15:33.316+05:302011-08-01T16:15:33.316+05:30Deja vu ...Deja vu ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750764600991328274noreply@blogger.com