Would you get offended?

[kiddan morniye]

I've never understood why some Punjabi's get offended if they get called Indian.. explain please ???

 

[RAJ22]

not offended,

 

[Nikhil]

I would have to say it's because of the controversial history, the birth of both India and Pakistan featuring much bloodshed over the region that is Punjab, has lead to many people referring to themselves as being isolated from both countries but exclusive to the region that holds the best qualities of both nations (Punjabi).

I'm indifferent about it because a) I'm Gujarati, b) I consider that to be proud of where you come from, because at the end of the day that's what it's about.

 

[kiddan morniye]

I would have to say it's because of the controversial history, the birth of both India and Pakistan featuring much bloodshed over the region that is Punjab, has lead to many people referring to themselves as being isolated from both countries but exclusive to the region that holds the best qualities of both nations (Punjabi).

I'm indifferent about it because a) I'm Gujarati, b) I consider that to be proud of where you come from, because at the end of the day that's what it's about.

Totally understood, but I mean it's not something to get all crazy about. The girl sitting next to me went all WWII on me because I said I'm Indian..I kind of got scared =(

 

[Nikhil]

I would have to say it's because of the controversial history, the birth of both India and Pakistan featuring much bloodshed over the region that is Punjab, has lead to many people referring to themselves as being isolated from both countries but exclusive to the region that holds the best qualities of both nations (Punjabi).

I'm indifferent about it because a) I'm Gujarati, b) I consider that to be proud of where you come from, because at the end of the day that's what it's about.

Totally understood, but I mean it's not something to get all crazy about. The girl sitting next to me went all WWII on me because I said I'm Indian..I kind of got scared =(

WWII eh? Was she German?

 

[COMTONDAJATT]

some punjabi kids outside of india have a different conception of their identity and heritage because of 1984. usually their families were hit hard and lost people and for that they feel alienated from indians/hindus/indian government and in a way to rebel they try to lose their 'indian' identity.

 

[footballforlife]

As has been pointed out, not all Punjabis are Indian, as they can be Pakistani. But no, I don't get particularly offended by being called Indian. No, what I find more strange are those people who seem shocked that I'm Indian when I'm a rather brown guy..

 

[Nikhil]

some punjabi kids outside of india have a different conception of their identity and heritage because of 1984. usually their families were hit hard and lost people and for that they feel alienated from indians/hindus/indian government and in a way to rebel they try to lose their 'indian' identity.

My fault. This is just as crucial, if not more, than what happened during partition. You're exactly right about the feeling of alienation.

 

[Yankee Saini]

some punjabi kids outside of india have a different conception of their identity and heritage because of 1984. usually their families were hit hard and lost people and for that they feel alienated from indians/hindus/indian government and in a way to rebel they try to lose their 'indian' identity.

exactly what I was about to say, Mate.

I just hate the damn Indian Gov't. :-X but i' don't mind being called an Indian; however, i rather be called Punjabi than Indian cos we have our own identity. ;D


N' "aa World War kithon aa gaya aa?" The only reason why someone doesn't want be called an Indian is cos of what Indian gov't have done to SIKHS in the past N' somewhat nowdays!!! Uddan meinu vi nahi koi shounk apne desh nu gaalan kaddan da. Punjab vargi tan kadey kitey mauj e nahi labhni OO N' i love love Cricket 8)

 

[sonehdataweet]

I just hate the damn Indian Gov't. :-X but i' don't mind being called an Indian; however, i rather be called Punjabi than Indian cos we have our own identity. ;D

I don't get offended.. I agree with Yankee that we have our own identity but ain't that a little racist or stereotypical. The broad picture is that most of us are Indian!

 

[HarmanSingh]

I just hate the damn Indian Gov't. :-X but i' don't mind being called an Indian; however, i rather be called Punjabi than Indian cos we have our own identity. ;D

The broad picture is that most of us are Indian!

All of us are human.

 

[sonehdataweet]

I just hate the damn Indian Gov't. :-X but i' don't mind being called an Indian; however, i rather be called Punjabi than Indian cos we have our own identity. ;D

The broad picture is that most of us are Indian!

All of us are human.

Hanji, assi sare rab de bandeh ah

 

[Yankee Saini]

All of us are human.

Hanji, assi sare rab de bandeh ah

@ harman bai - main kadon keha ki asi Insaan nahi aa yaara par veer, jeho jehiyan kartootan karde aa lok, ous gall ton lagda nahi ki asi insaan aa ???


@ sonia - beeba, hor kuch hai tan oh vi dassde

 

[COMTONDAJATT]

Hanji, assi sare rab de bandeh ah

main shaitaan da banda aa

 

[BDR Official Fan]

West Punjab.

 

[sonehdataweet]

Hanji, assi sare rab de bandeh ah

main shaitaan da banda aa

Lol tahi tu poolsia ah

 

[Argnabh]

A couple things at play here..and I don't want to get into 1947 or 1984 or any other calendar year:

1) Your race
2) Your ethnicity
3) Your nationality

These are 3 different things and may or may not be related. We all may have reasons to love/hate all 3 -- some people like being of Southeast Asian race, or Punjabi descent (ethnicity) or simply Indian citizens

Since the word "Indian" may mean these 3 different things, its hard to tell accurately if one is Indian

In this age, we are all complex beings - of overlapping cultural heritage and a mix of beliefs and systems. And I am not even counting religion here

**Best practice: don't associate yourself with just one of the above 3. You're all 3, yet your none of them!

Confused?

Peace