Russian woman lists 8 Indian habits 

A Russian woman living in Bengaluru shared a relatable list of Indian habits she follows, calling them normal in her life, even if others might call them ‘cringe.’

Sharing a now-viral video on Instagram, content creator Iuliia Aslamova listed eight Indian habits that surprised her at first, but now feel like part of her everyday life. She said these practices, though sometimes viewed as odd by outsiders, brought comfort and joy to her new routine.

Here are the eight things:

1. Living with in-laws: She finds it a blessing as she doesn't have to manage the household herself.
2. Eating with hands: She enjoys it and says it makes food tastier.
3. Being a little late: A 15-20 minute delay doesn’t bother her; she plans around it.
4. Having several house helpers: Initially strange to her, but now she sees it as smart and convenient.
5. Speaking multiple languages: She picks up Hinglish and plans to learn Hindi in 1-2 years.
6. Negotiating: She calls it a “superpower” she learned in India and applies it in daily life.
7. Drinking masala chai: She enjoys mixing tea with milk and spices, comparing it to Mongolian chai.
8. Valuing love: She notices how Indian life, films, and conversations revolve around love and finds it wonderful.

Her list ended on a heartfelt note: “India is a very emotional country, and I find that fantastic, until it turns into drama,” she wrote.

Social media users appreciated her candid take. “You’ve embraced India’s true spirit. Also, high-five on having great in-laws!” a user said, while another added, “This is such a sweet post!” One comment read, “It’s all about love and laughs here.” For Iuliia Aslamova, it’s these little quirks of Indian life that have helped her feel right at home, one cup of chai and one life lesson at a time.