Re: POinters for a non-Pakistani
lol...wow what replies!
Yes, I am of Hyderbaadi descent, my parents are PURE hydros, actually my mom's slightly pakistanified because of the vast influence of Pakistanis in our circle. But its kinda funny, cuz growing up, I used to imitate Pakistani urdu really well, and now here I am speaking it FULL time with my hubby and inlaws. I'm not really into the 'haow, nakko, salaam with the upturned hand," stuff anyway, or baragay baygun, mirchi salan, etc, its funny cuz hardly anyone from our younger generation likes it, I thought I'd get off the hook from having to learn how to cook it. Turns out the husband likes it.
Yes, my hubby's from Pakistan. I never saw that happening though.
And yes, Hyderabadis' are ALWAYS LATE! If you're not late, you're not a true hydro! lol...
I guess some things that I found kinda wierd is the emphasis that Pakis place on clothing and appearance. I mean, my in laws are soooo into that kind of stuff, and me, I like dressing up, but I grew up with loose clothes, not really into fashionable stuff, I do full hijab, etc. My inlaws (very nice and respectable people) don't do hijab, so I'm kinda nervous about what they're going to think of me, cuz I think I'd be old fashioned for them. And my bhabi's like a super model! Me on the other hand... I guess I'm just insecure.... :S So how can I brave it all when I go to Pakistan and everyone will be checking out this old fashioned dadee who looks no where like the elder bahoo. lol...