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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indian woman abroad answers bizarre questions—her replies will leave you laughing
Living abroad often brings unexpected moments, especially when different cultures meet. For Indian digital creator Sheenam Gautam, this has meant answering some unusual– and often humorous– questions about India. She recently posted a lighthearted video addressing common myths and misconceptions she has heard. Her witty and honest answers received a warm response from viewers, bringing both laughter and support. What began as casual questions turned into an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and share a truer picture of her country. From comments on India's technology to outdated ideas about daily life, her video showed how even small conversations can change how people think. A series of surprising questions It's common for Indians living overseas to be asked questions that can range from genuinely curious to completely unexpected. Sheenam Gautam chooses to handle these moments with a sense of humour, using them to both inform and entertain. Here are a few of the most frequent– and sometimes surprising– questions she gets: 'Does India have Wi-Fi?' In today's digital age, one might assume this question wouldn't come up, but it's more common than you might think. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Even Beautiful Women Have Their 'Oops' Moments Read More Undo Gautam humorously assures, 'We have Wi-Fi in India, and sometimes, it's even faster than their brains.' 'Is it always hot in India?' Gautam offers a lighthearted but informative answer: 'No, it's not always hot. We have mountains and deserts.' A quick reminder that India's geography is as diverse as its culture. 'Do people eat curry every day?' While curry is undeniably popular in India, the notion that every meal revolves around it is an oversimplification. Gautam jokes, 'Only on days ending with 'Y',' pointing to the rich diversity of Indian cuisine beyond the stereotypical curry. 'Is cricket the national sport?' Gautam's response highlights the nation's passion for the game: 'Cricket is more like a religion.' Misconceptions about India's culture and religion Some questions go beyond surface-level curiosity and touch on India's culture and religion. They often show how little people know about the country's diversity and complexity. Here are some of the more sensitive topics Sheenam Gautam is asked about: 'Do you speak 'Indian'?' It's a common assumption that there is one language called 'Indian,' but India is home to over 1,600 languages. Gautam responds with wit, 'I learned English in England's favourite colony.' 'Is Bollywood like Hollywood, but with more dancing and drama?' Bollywood is often oversimplified as a more colourful and dramatic version of Hollywood. Gautam acknowledges the difference but adds humour: 'It's definitely more dramatic. Ten times the drama.' 'Are you a vegetarian because of religion?' Gautam clarifies, 'It's not just religion; many people prefer vegetarian food because it's delicious and healthy,' challenging the stereotype that vegetarianism is strictly religious. 'Do people live in joint families of 50 people?' The joint family system is still prevalent in many parts of India, but the idea that every family consists of dozens of people is an exaggeration. Gautam responds humorously, 'Only at weddings.' Humour as a tool for challenging stereotypes What makes Gautam's replies stand out is that they're not just funny– they're also informative. Instead of getting offended, she uses humour to spark conversations and clear up misunderstandings. By mixing wit with clear explanations, she tackles complex topics in a way that keeps people engaged and informed. Her approach has resonated widely, especially on social media, where users have applauded her clever and candid replies. One commenter, Puja Agarwal, shared, 'Lol, I get asked this a lot by my foreigner friends. I am gonna use these replies now.' Another user, Bharat Tagra, commented, 'Your response to these questions is hilarious,' showing how Gautam's approach has captured the attention of many. Gautam's video demonstrates how humour can be a powerful means of breaking cultural barriers and challenging stereotypes. With her witty and clear responses, she starts conversations that give a more accurate picture of India, going beyond the simplified and often misleading images seen in popular media. The Times of India does not verify or endorse these statements.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Do you ride elephants to school' to ‘how many Gods you have': Indian woman shares the strangest questions foreigners ask about India
Living abroad comes with its fair share of curiosity and confusion—especially when you're from India. Sheenam Gautam , now based in Germany, recently revealed on Instagram the amusing and often bizarre questions she encounters as an Indian abroad. From assumptions about wildlife and culture to stereotypes about food, religion, and Bollywood, her experiences read like a daily stand-up comedy routine. With wit and humour, she tackles each misconception, offering playful yet pointed answers that highlight both the curiosity and ignorance foreigners often display about common question Gautam faces is whether India has WiFi. She jokingly points out that not only does India have WiFi, but sometimes it's faster than people expect. Similarly, she addresses assumptions about the country's climate, emphasising its diversity—from scorching plains to cool mountains, deserts, beaches, and rainforests. She also tackles the stereotype that Indians eat curry daily, reminding her audience with a smile that cuisine is far more assumptions come up frequently, too. People often compliment her English, expecting it to be broken or heavily accented. She responds humorously that she learned it in England's 'favorite colony,' highlighting the irony. And of course, Bollywood fame comes into play, with strangers assuming she personally knows stars like Shahrukh Khan—something she answers with a witty nod to her family, and lifestyle questions are never-ending. Many ask if she is a vegetarian for religious reasons or if she lives in a massive joint family. Gautam clarifies, mixing humour and reality: she enjoys paneer because it's delicious, not religiously mandated, and joint families exist mainly at weddings. Even questions about village life, spicy food, cricket, yoga, and arranged marriages get her signature funny yet factual and culture provoke curiosity as well. Foreigners often ask about India's many gods, which she quips are enough to cover every festival and exam season. And when asked about riding camels or elephants, she jokes about grocery-store commutes, poking fun at the over-the-top stereotypes. Through these interactions, Gautam showcases how living abroad as an Indian is filled with amusement, surprises, and plenty of opportunities to educate with humour.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Do You Ride An Elephant To School?': Indian Woman Shares Hilarious Questions From Foreigners
Last Updated: The creator emphasised how foreigners often assume India is always hot, to which she said that the country also has snowy mountains and beaches. Living in another country can be exciting until you become the go-to person for every question about India. And when the questions are strange and funny, you can't help but laugh. Case in point, Digital creator Sheenam Gautam's latest video, where she shared the unusual and silly questions foreigners ask her about India. From elephant rides to WiFi, these questions highlighted the misconceptions people have about the country. Along with the video, Gautam wrote, 'Living abroad as an Indian is basically a free stand-up comedy show every day." And after taking a look at the questions she has been asked, you'll know exactly what she means. One of the most common questions she is asked on the foreign land is, 'Do you ride elephants to school?" She is also asked whether India even has WiFi and her response? A playful mix of sarcasm and wit as she wrote, 'Yes, we do. Sometimes even faster than your brain," in the caption. The creator highlighted how foreigners often assume India is always hot, to which she said that the country also has snowy mountains and beaches. Then there's the most iconic question: 'Do you eat curry every day?" To this, she replied, 'Only on days ending with Y." As for sports, many ask if cricket is India's national sport and Gautam's reply is pure gold. She, in her caption, wrote that cricket isn't just a sport but more like a religion in the country. Moving ahead, there were also questions like 'Do you speak Indian?" or 'Is Bollywood like Hollywood but with more dancing?" Setting the record straight, she happily explained that she learned English in England's 'favourite colony" and Bollywood has ten times the drama. Bollywood-style Question About Shah Rukh Khan Then came the Bollywood-style question of all. It was, 'Do you know Shahrukh Khan?" and her witty response still has us laughing as she wrote, 'Sure, we have chai together every Sunday… in my dreams." When asked if India is 'just villages," she delivered a mic-drop moment: 'Yeah, with 5G towers right in the middle." Gautam, further, also answered the questions about vegetarianism, religion, joint families of '50 people," and the number of gods in India but with a dash of humour. The comments section on her post turned into a comedy club as many reacted to her witty answers. One of them wrote, 'Lol, I get asked this a lot by my foreign friends. I'm gonna use these replies now." Another commented, 'Your response to these questions is hilarious." Some even shared their strategy, writing,'If they asked about the caste system, I'd bring up the race system. Makes them scramble real fast." Well, Gautam's witty take not only entertained but also challenged stereotypes about India that people have for the country. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Do you know SRK? Do you ride camels?': Indian woman recalls bizarre questions from foreigners
An Indian woman living abroad recently shared a viral video about the strange and funny questions foreigners ask her about India. From riding elephants to having WiFi, the questions show curious misconceptions about the country. A video of am Indian woman highlighted surprising questions foreigners still ask about India.(@sheenamgautam/Instagram) Sheenam Gautam, a digital creator, revealed some common questions she hears every day while living abroad. 'Living abroad as an Indian is basically a free stand-up comedy show every day,' the caption of the post reads. Foreigners are often curious about India, asking quirky questions that mix fascination with surprise. From daily life to culture, their queries reveal funny misunderstandings. Questions foreigners often ask about India: Gautam revealed that people often ask if she rides elephants to school or if India has WiFi. She joked that India does have WiFi, sometimes even faster than their brains. Other questions include whether it is always hot in India, if people eat curry every day, and if cricket is the national sport. She answered these with humour, saying it is not always hot because India has mountains and deserts, curry is eaten only on days ending with 'Y', and cricket is more like a religion. People also asked if she speaks 'Indian' or if Bollywood is like Hollywood but with more dancing and drama. She explained that she learned English in England's 'favourite colony' and that Bollywood has ten times the drama. "Do you know Shahrukh Khan ? I replied Sure, we have chai together every Sunday… in my dreams,' she adds. Some questions even touched on culture and religion, such as whether she is a vegetarian because of religion, whether people live in joint families of 50 people, or how many gods India has. She was asked if India is just villages, to which she replied, 'Yeah, with 5G towers right in the middle.' Check out the post here: Social media reacts: Instagram users reacted with a mix of amusement and surprise to her post. Many found her witty replies refreshing and enjoyed how she used humour to challenge common stereotypes about India. One of the users, Puja Agarwal, commented, 'Lol, I get asked this a lot by my foreigner friends. I am gonna use these replies now.' A second user, Bharat Tagra, commented, 'Your response to these questions is hilarious.' Another user, Abhi, commented, 'I started asking the equivalent opposite questions to them. Like if they asked about the caste system, I would bring up the race system. It makes them scramble real fast.' Some users shared their own experiences of similar questions, showing that misconceptions about the country are widespread.
