3.9 Cultural Notes and Extra/Optional Online Materials
Cultural Notes
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Explanation |
| 1. | Family | Traditionally in a South Asian country, a family consists of دادا-دادی (Grandparents), والدین (parents), بھائی-بہن (brothers/sisters), چاچا-چاچی (uncles/aunts), بوا (father’s sister), چچیرے بھائی-بہن (cousins). |
| 2. | Decision-making | Traditionally in a South Asian country, male members of the family make all the decisions. However, as women are becoming more empowered, it is not unusual to see their participation in decision-making these days. |
| 3. | After marriage | After marriage, brides go to a groom’s family. She has to stay with his family. It is considered bad if a bride demands to live separately, especially in the same village/city. |
| 4. | Gaining Weight | “You gained weight” is considered an insult in America, but it can be considered a compliment in South Asian countries. It simply means that you have been eating well and taking care of yourself. It is also a sign of your financial well-being. |
Extra/Optional Online Materials
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