Im sure this has been discussed here before but when has that ever stopped us in the past? 
Okay, Ive noticed that Indians are better at mingling with different cultures than Pakistanis. The Indians I know are very social and dont have any hesitation socializing with anyone from Guatemala all the way to Pakistan. However, Pakistanis seem to hesitate getting too close to Indians and other cultures…why?
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which generation are u referring to? I think our generation of Pakistanis doesnt mind mingling with other ethnicities...
im totally for mingling with other cultures.
hmmmm we at our company very closely work with Indians and have very good ties with them. They are all non veg and whenever they visit us we have a very nice karahi & boti tikka kinda meals together
on the other hand I have always got completely different feeling from Indians whenever I go abroad . I don’t find them very friendly. 
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Could it be because India is more diverse in terms of religions and subcultures compared to Pakistan?
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^ I guess.
Its just that Ive noticed an ease and general acceptance with them that I don't see in us.
I am referring to our generation and our parents' Sadzzz and am wondering why that is.
I am so for mingling and learning...people make efforts to learn about me so why should I not learn about them?
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Not from what I see. We mix equally well.
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Yes I agree. My parents have a few indian friends, only because they happen to live in the same street, and one is our neighbour, however with time, not jsut us, but alot of people from any background dont seem to socialise anymore. we have around 3 or 4 pakistani families on the street, and none even smile at each other, no one talks to anyone. its becoming more common here in the uk, not to talk to anyone much like they used to years ago, everyone has become more anti-social.
I dont mind socialising with anyone, in fact i prefer non-pakis. I find non-pakis less judgemental and hypcoritical...for eg...
If i have a boyfriend/talk to boys/ my pakistani friend will look down on me she may have boyfriends herself, however she will be the first to run off to her mum and say patha hai ammi uskey paas na bf hai,etc or i saw her wearing a short skirt...or i saw her smoking...
now non-pakis dont care what you do, and wont run home to share the news with their mothers....
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I do agree with you Reha that Pakistani folk can be quite hesitant in opening up around people of other races. I have many Indian friends who I get along with great and see no difference between myself and them. Maybe it's a generational thing and due to the history the two countries have there will always be some sort of divide, especially where religions differ.
In our case, I think Indians go out party, drink, go to clubs and stuff so its easier for them to mingle with people with other cultures who like to do the same thing.
Pakistanis, they like staying in their own families and doing what they the whole family likes doing.
No matter how bad or how judgemental Pakistanis are, I still like them and like hanging around with them. My Pakistani friends and I have a lot of things in common, whereas Indians love doing other things and maybe have different values..
I have an Indian girl sitting in front of me as I type this :halo:
Not all Indians go out, party, drink and club. Regardless of that, Im not talking about that age where that is such an obsession. Im talking about a time in your life when you’re married, have a family and a career. I hardly see any Indians indulging in all of that…maybe sometimes but most keep it to an occasional thing.
I still love Pakistanis, no doubt. I will always have a love for the culture and the people.
I just wish we were more accepting of others. One of my ex-coworkers asked me (a few years ago) for a place where he can learn more about Islam. The mosque I sent him to was primarily Pakistani. I ran into him a few weeks later (he was black) and asked him how it went. Did he like it? Did he get his questions answered? Was he able to make friends with some of the people? He replied saying while the Imam was very informative and nice, the majority of the attendees were not very friendly. He felt like no one really wanted to welcome him or make him feel like he was in the right place. Fortunately, he is an educated man and was able to separate Pakistanis and Islam to make a decision for himself and eventually converted.
However, that is said IMHO. Why did he not get received properly? Because he was black? So what?
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pakistianis are married to other races about 300 time more then indians, 'Splain plz :D
Some time I think I need to be a spiritual guide at GS.
You ppl have no clue what you got.
My child.... I go now.
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I have friends from all ethnicities (but then again I live in prob one of the most diverse cities). Infact, I think it's the other way around with Indians. They are always in groups (esp in schools and such).
pakistianis are married to other races about 300 time more then indians, 'Splain plz :D
Some time I think I need to be a spiritual guide at GS.
You ppl have no clue what you got.
My child.... I go now.
I agree with this.
This indian girl I am talking about came from India just yesterday and first thing she asks me if I am the same cast as my husband.. I am like what da?? lol..
I think we are only umm sorry for saying this but racist or less accepting towards Indian and Blacks.. I don't know why.. but sadly that's how it is.
^ I guess.
Its just that Ive noticed an ease and general acceptance with them that I don't see in us.
I am referring to our generation and our parents' Sadzzz and am wondering why that is.
I am so for mingling and learning...people make efforts to learn about me so why should I not learn about them?
I think it depends from person to person. At my workplace, we have many Indian people. Very few of them mingle with non-Indians. They stick to their clan like glue, it is crazy! They wont go outside their circle, and they will not let anyone into their circle. I myself like socializing with all sorts of people. I tried a few times socializing with them, but it was just awkward and I gave up.
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I'm not, i get on with most people no matter what color or creed.
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Pakistanis have more Indian girlfriends than Indians themselves 
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This is your first warning, more of this will lead to infraction points and quite possibly a ban.
However, that is said IMHO. Why did he not get received properly? Because he was black? So what?
Not justifying it, but that could be among the reasons. Stereotypes about the various races. Feeling as though there would be little in common....even if the religion is the same. But then it's not like Pakistanis mingle a "whole lot" with those that are of a similar race AND religion...ex: Arabs.
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