[Diya]

I think the natural tendency is to switch, especially because you can continue to speak without being conscious about your English – no matter how perfect it may be. Personally, I find it more offensive when I’m part of a group and suddenly they start to speak in their native language. As far as Korean or Chinese are concerned, I’m sure they do the same among their own kind too, switching between Mandarin and Cantonese. Among (Asian) Indians, I know some ethnicities like South Indians tend to do the same.

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Name : Diya, Gender : F, Race : Indian Subcontinent, Religion : Muslim, Age : 28, City : Albany, State : NY, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Diya]

Been there!, Accused of a strong curry odour! Being an Indian woman myself, I can state that,the reason for the curry odour is also the cooking. Indian cuisine, as you know is primarily freshly prepared. We have none,or very minimal recipes of cold food. The cooking smells gets absorbed in the clothing. Its even worse in the Northeast,because cold winters prevent windows from being kept open to rid the house and coat closets of smells. The air quality in the winter also does not help. The only way around it, is to have specific clothes designated for during cooking. Also, try to dry clean coats as often as possible. I know its bloody expensive! About the people carrying bottles of water. They were probably on their return from a trip to Saudi Arabia, the site of Meccah.It could also be water from the Ganges river. Both are cosidered holy waters. A small defense is the travelers are very weary after a hardship filled pilgrimage.

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Name : Diya, Gender : F, Race : Indian Subcontinent, Religion : Muslim, Age : 28, City : Albany, State : NY, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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