Surviving Indian Men in India with Krystal

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As a blonde California girl I must admit that living in India has not been an easy task. Whereas other Indian girls or expats in the community might have other experiences (as non-blondes) my experience is much different.

I cannot leave my apartment alone at night, for example as men often try to harass me (in broad daylight) and in the evening after a few drinks let's just say Indian men can get a bit scary/creepy.

When I was living in Egypt, Muslim men often tried to "marry" me (their proposals went something like this: "What's your name? MARRY ME!") however my first learned words in Arabic (do not touch) helped me to keep the men from attempting to grab my hand or wrist. In INDIA, however, men do not simply go for the innocent hand brush...nope...they go straight for the good stuff. Don't be surprised if you get felt up on numerous occasions while attempting to walk anywhere. (And cursing them out in Hindi doesn't do much to prevent it.)

Do not walk alone on the roadside as cars might try to purposefully run you over or grab you and pull you inside the car.

Do not ride alone on a scootie bike without a helmet for this very reason. (Hide your hairs!)

Carry a scarf with you at all times when you feel you might be going to a place where you don't want to attract attention. (The scarf doesn't help)

Now here is Krystal's rules for surviving the Indian men species: (Strangely enough these rules can also be applied to zombies from the movie Zombieland)

Rule #1 Cardio (being fit and able to run def helps)

Rule #2 Beware of Bathrooms (that's just common sense)

Rule #3 Always wear your seatbelt (make sure your doors are locked as men wont shy away from opening your door in broad daylight while your stopped)

Rule #4 Always double tap

Rule #5 No Attachments

Rule #6 Travel in a Group

Rule #7 Keep the Morons close at hand (They will be to stupid to start running, giving you a chance to getaway)

Rule #8 Be quiet (Don't be one of those obnoxious American girls from a reality show)

Rule #9 Know your way out! (Always have an exit plan)

Rule #10 Don't be a hero (Or pretend your a celebrity like oh say Cameron Diaz or Sarah Jessica Parker...although the Indian men will most likely fall for it...c'mon now your better than that)

Rule #11 Blend In (You don't have to wear full blown kurtis and suits, but at least leave your tank tops and short shorts for your tour of Europe)

Rule #12 Find the right shelter (Location Location Location! Always pick an apartment or place to sleep that is in a safe area)

Rule #13 Be ruthless (No that ass-grabbing was not an "accident" BE RUTHLESS!)

Rule #14 No Drinking (This one should be pretty obvious. Escaping zombies--erhem Indian men--is tough enough without having finished off a few cosmos. And if you do drink make sure you follow all the above mentioned rules. Or better to just drink at home with your close friends and offer them a place to crash for the night.)

Rule #15 Enjoy the little things

If you follow these rules you just might survive.

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Also: www.krystal-kelly.com

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Comments

[prashant]

Surviving Indian
You forgot the pepper spray ))