Today, as i was waling along the road, a flash of red fluid flew just inches ahead of me from the window of a bus. I looked up to see a man with red stained and distantly placed teeth smiling at me, raising his hand apologetically.
This is a common sight in India. The chewing of paan and spitting them on the road is what makes Indians Indian. A Court recently ruled that "spitting cannot be considered as a punishable offence as it is an integral part of Indians".
Often, you see walls, roads and even trees stained with a reddish colour. Don't panic, it is not blood. It's just paan. When driving, be very careful. If the guy in front of you is exercising his jaws, be even more careful. Within a short period, he will most definitely turn to one side and spit out the red fluid. Or if you are lucky, it might be just a bubblegum.
And when walking, especially beside stationary buses, always be alert. Look up towards the window. If someone is leaning outside, hold your steps. In fact, i suggest that you avoid walking beside stationary (or even those in motion) buses.
In some cultures, spitting on a guest is a sign of welcome. In India, it is not a sign of welcome. Nor is it a sign of hostility. It is just what we do. We fight with each other, we love each other and we spit everywhere possible. We are Indians!
This is a common sight in India. The chewing of paan and spitting them on the road is what makes Indians Indian. A Court recently ruled that "spitting cannot be considered as a punishable offence as it is an integral part of Indians".
Often, you see walls, roads and even trees stained with a reddish colour. Don't panic, it is not blood. It's just paan. When driving, be very careful. If the guy in front of you is exercising his jaws, be even more careful. Within a short period, he will most definitely turn to one side and spit out the red fluid. Or if you are lucky, it might be just a bubblegum.
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| Can a bloodstain can be passed off as a paan stain? |
And when walking, especially beside stationary buses, always be alert. Look up towards the window. If someone is leaning outside, hold your steps. In fact, i suggest that you avoid walking beside stationary (or even those in motion) buses.
In some cultures, spitting on a guest is a sign of welcome. In India, it is not a sign of welcome. Nor is it a sign of hostility. It is just what we do. We fight with each other, we love each other and we spit everywhere possible. We are Indians!
The best conclusion i have ever read! :D Epic stuff!! :D
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