Things Bengalis Are Tired of Hearing.

It doesn't matter if you are a Bengali, Punjabi, Tamilian or a Marathi, there are a million stereotypes that we come across on a daily basis. There are a million things we are tired of hearing, and being a Bengali, the list is unending. Some are hilarious, some are stupid, and some are hilariously stupid. It is very difficult being of one region and living in another region.

Since the time I have shifted to Mumbai, there have been hundreds of instances I've been made into a "Oooh she's a Bengali! Do something! Say something in Bengali." puppet, and today I felt I should list the top 10 things WE BENGALIS ARE TIRED OF HEARING. Why? So that we can instil a bit of sense in you. So sit back, and enjoy.

10.) "Oh you're a Bengali? What does 'Aami Tomake Bhalobashi' mean?" - For heaven's sake, it's 21st century, and Google Translate exists for a reason.

9.) "Oh, you're a Bengali guy? Do you love football?" - Yes, they might. Yes, they might not. What does being a Bengali have to do with loving football or any other sport?

8.) "Oh, get me Rasgullas from Kolkata!" - No, I won't. I seriously won't till you stop annoying me with this statement every time you meet me.

7.) "Do you wear that red and white saree during Durga Puja?" - Bollywood needs to stop sensationalizing this Durga Puja fact. As a matter of fact, I haven't even worn a saree during Durga Puja in these 19 years. Get over it!

6.) "You're a Bengali. Sing or dance for us!" - I'm neither Beyonce nor Michael Jackson. I can't dance for shit. GOD!

5.) "You are a Bengali! You must be so intellectual. Do you love reading?" - NO! Just stop.

4.) "All you guys do is save. Such misers!" - You should look at us while we hog. If you call that miserly, I don't know what extravagance is.

3.) "You Bengalis are so soft spoken!" - You should look at us while we swear. Your little bubble will be broken, and you'll be scarred for life.

2.) "Where's your big bindi?" - Oh yes, I wear the bindi all the time. Haven't you seen my bikini picture at Goa with the big Bindi? IDIOT!

1.) "Do you all have fish all the time?" - This sure tops the list. Yeah, we sure do. We also kill idiots for a living and you're next in line.

Well, these were the few things that I keep hearing on a daily basis. If there are more things, do feel free to drop them in the comments.

Cheers!

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