In India - updated

... when driving, keeping a hand on the horn is as essential as keeping a foot on the break
... 3 lane highways are really 5 lane highways...
... even buses and trucks are colorful and beautiful
... planes and trains run on time and cab drivers show up as planned - every is so smooth so far (I'm either really lucky or I was lied to about always expecting the unexpected)
... domestic flights are like a big playground for kids - don't plan on catching up with some sleep...
... masala chai is the new nespresso
... orange is the new black
... women wear saris and men wear skirts (called dhoti - so who wear the pants?? Sorry, couldn't help it)

... both doted and solid lines stand for a green light to pass cars.
... cab drivers burn incense in their car.
... market people will find you in the middle of a 10,000 people crowd if you said you'd come back to their booth.
... all colors match.
... one can still discover new tastes past 30 years old: chikoo, jaggery, chats...
...h brighter the house, the better.

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