Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

Stereotypes always existed in society.

As beard is now sign of suspicion in some societies, so was topi in past days. Idioms like topi karana, topi baaz all refers to such generalization.

Share some other stereotypes based on appearance that exist in different cultures.

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

jubba, qubba deendaar aur muttaqii hone kii nishaandehii kartaa hai is a false assumption.

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

oh yes and that frame on head (I forget proper name) is symbol of Haji. I think in Saudi Arabi, on-Saudis are not allowed to wear that.

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

Hijabi women in West get uncomfortable glances and stares...
Blond girl is stupid...

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

Hijabi is considered backward

Sahi baat hai muqawwee bhai

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

konsi wali baat?

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

No. They are more considered on oppression...

Re: Sir te topi, niyyat khoti

person carrying tasbeeh is also considered religious and god-fearing. What did Benazir want to convey by carrying tasbeeh all the time (during her public appearance)?