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Colorful, exotic, enriching, India is a country with a culture so rich, it can be discussed in conversation for hours on end. There, everything is different: climate, language, clothes, customs. Even the most mundane daily activities, apparently performed in the same way in every corner of the world, are done in a special way by Indians.
The wording of awesome.club made sure, once again, that the inhabitants of the land of Gandhi still did not get tired of surprising us. At the end of the post, a bonus: Indians have a slightly different oral hygiene system; and men traditionally wear clothes, which many of us would never wear. So check it out!
1. Approximately one in five women use personal care products during “critical” days
About less than 20% of Indian women in provincial areas use tampons. In large cities, this number can increase to 50%. The reason is not always financial, despite being a determining factor.
For local women, menstruation can be taboo: so little girls often don’t even know what it means until they have to deal directly with the situation. For some, the woman is considered “unclean” during this period and usually spends most of her time inside a secluded room, or outside. Most, therefore, choose to hide their menstruation. Some girls even avoid going to school until the “critical” days are over.
Also, feminine hygiene products in India are considered a luxury, not a necessity. Many prefer to spend that money on cosmetics.
So, instead of the usual sanitary pads, tampons and cups, a large proportion of women use more affordable products such as rags, hay and even sand or ashes.
2. The floor can also be considered a piece of furniture
Indians raised in the oldest traditions often do not use beds, chairs or tables — they sleep, eat and sit on the floor. In fact, sleeping on the floor can be beneficial: there will be no need for air conditioning; the back will not be sore and the sleep will be deep as a baby’s.
To prepare the place, simply place a rug on the floor. This means that you won’t have to make your bed the next morning: it will be enough to roll up the rug and leave it in a corner of the room, which also frees up more space.
3. Some young people often sleep with their parents
We are talking about teenagers and adults. It is a common practice in the country, and no family member feels embarrassed or uncomfortable to be in this situation.
Although there are enough bedrooms in the house, the entire family can sleep in just one. Because? Parents and children in India often have a very strong spiritual bond and enjoy caring for each other, which can be difficult for those who grew up in other cultures to understand.
4. A normal habit of many Indian women is to apply oil to the scalp
This tradition refers to elements of alternative medicine. Some Indian women apply various oils to their scalps daily: it is no wonder that they are famous for having healthy and resistant hair.
One of the most popular products is coconut oil. Many people prefer to create homemade versions instead of using commercial products. Also, it is believed that when applied to gray hair, it can restore color.
In India, it is almost considered blasphemy not to wear oils on the head. For us, it would be like a friend stopping brushing their teeth or taking a shower.
5. Going to the doctor can be seen more as madness than common practice
There is even a joke that all Indians are certified doctors. With a few exceptions, many locals prefer to self-medicate rather than go to a medical clinic. Such behavior can be explained by several reasons:
it is much cheaper to have a spoon or two of honey than to buy medicine prescribed by a doctor;
many truly believe that there is no disease that cannot be treated with turmeric, honey, or quark cheese;
locals may laugh at people who go to the doctor for a simple flu, so a visit to a clinic should be reserved for more serious cases.
Opposition to classical medicine can also be associated with traditions: if some have spent centuries treating themselves with the three ingredients mentioned above, why mess with a winning team?
6. Many girls try to lighten the skin on their face and body with several different methods, including some quite dangerous ones.
For some Indians, the beauty ideal is having lighter skin tones. The lighter the skin, the more beautiful the woman can be considered. To this day, many Indian women, seeing a darker-skinned friend get married, say she was lucky to find a husband who didn’t care about his wife’s skin color.
As a result, there is a huge amount of whitening cosmetic products on the local market. The problem? Most creams consist of a harmful mixture of steroids, hydroquinone and tretinoin. Prolonged use of such substances can lead to hyperpigmentation and other serious side effects.
And it’s not just about cosmetic products: some also have the habit of rubbing hard bristle brushes against the skin in an attempt to “cleanse” the darkest areas.
7. In some places, there is still the practice of bathing the old-fashioned way — with a bucket and using a stool
Not everyone has equipped bathrooms at home, so a large part of the population still showers using a bench to sit on, or on the floor itself, and collecting water with a bucket. And the water left over after showering is often still used to wash clothes.
Incidentally, not only locals bathe this way, but tourists as well, when booking low-cost hotels or renting rooms and houses in provincial areas.
It may sound crazy to many of us, but as some Indians have already stated, it doesn’t take long to get used to this lifestyle. Besides, it helps to save money, doesn’t it?
8. Many are still quite superstitious
There are numerous Indian superstitions and, increasingly, young people are refusing to follow them. However, a large older part still respects some unwritten rules, such as:
you cannot sweep the floor after sunset;
after dark, nails should not be cut;
on Tuesdays and Saturdays it is not allowed to eat meat;
before leaving home, you must eat a spoonful of quark cheese;
if someone is going to gift another person with an envelope, it is important to put a coin inside for good luck;
hanging lemon and pepper on the front door of the house can ward off the evil eye.
Many Indians also believe that jewelry brings good luck. However, it is not enough just to go to a store to buy a stone that you like. The belief says that it is important, first, to consult an astrologer who, after making due assessment, will choose the most suitable talisman.
Interestingly, many men and women also choose their partners based on astrological information.
9. Many approach older people by calling them “uncles” or “aunts”, even if they don’t know them
In India, as in Brazil, it is quite common to use the names “tio” and “aunt” to address older people. This leaves many foreigners confused when they go to the country for work and need to communicate with the locals. For some, it would be a little strange if a 20-year-old colleague addressed another 30-year-old colleague, saying something like: “Good morning, uncle! How was the weekend?”
It may still be considered impolite to call older people by their name. Generally, this is a habit adopted by people from families with lower purchasing power or little education.
10. Even the act of drinking water can be considered special
It is known that there is a rule: you must drink water so that your lips do not touch the mouth of the bottle, glass or any other dishes. The justification is obvious: hygiene. In India, it is not uncommon to see several people drinking from the same bottle or cup.
Locals even came up with funny phrases for the topic, like “Don’t kiss the bottle, it’s not a frog!”
Bonus № 1: Some men wear skirts, and this has nothing to do with their romantic preferences
This skirt is called a lungi, a kind of rectangular sarong, and it should be wrapped around the waist or hips. It is considered a piece of men’s clothing. Lungi can be worn as a regular outfit or as pajamas. The choice of clothing can be justified by the local climate, hot and humid. Pants, therefore, would not be particularly comfortable for everyday wear.
According to fans of this fashion, they are very pleasant: light, airy and do not stick to the legs.
Bonus № 2: they clean the tongue with special metal scrapers as often as we brush our teeth
After brushing their teeth, Indians usually clean their tongue with a special metal device. Many, when traveling to Western countries, are surprised not to find such scrapers in ordinary stores. They often need to buy them on the Internet or perhaps find stores that sell Indian products.
Have you ever been to India? What did you find most interesting in everyday local life? Share with us!
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