3.9 Cultural Notes and Extra/Optional Online Materials

Cultural Notes

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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.

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