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@Mirch

Being embarrassed of ones desi roots is a sign of low self esteem.
There is nothing wrong with being desi .
There is nothing wrong with eating desi food in public. You would see many people in desi restaurant eating desi food and enjoying it.
There is nothing wrong with desi dresses , they make men and boys look handsome and girls and women look pretty.
Desi beverages , lasi shasi tay thandia-e , tay kashmiri chai are a gift from heaven.
Nihari , Pa-a , biryani , maghaz masala , masala dosa, pakoray , chicken 65 , yakhni poola-o , chili chicken , wow , finger licking good .

**its nothing to do with self esteem mirch bhai.you didnt get the point of my thread. as a kid, you want to fit in with the rest of your peers, being a different colour in a mainly white school is gonna make you feel a bit embarassed at eating pakoray for lunch whilst everyone else eats their sandwiches no? its like turning up to a party in fancy dress but everyone else is in formal wear! **

@Sara516

Yes, a few times when I was a little (okay thats relative) child. Not a big deal though, i grew out of it.

most people do i think, hope so anyway lol

@Marwah

yes, when my mom yells at me in punjabi at the mall and people start staring..that can be a bit embarrassing.

is this a recent experience:D?!

@Dubaiwali

Thank god where I live, we do not have to experience embarrasment because we are desi.

You’re lucky but its all a learning curve and actually makes me prouder of my desiness:)