Why Do Brits Apologise and Indians Force You To Eat? | Ep 17

Are you a meticulous calendar-keeper, a serial apologiser, or someone who forces food on every guest that walks through the door? But here's the real question — is that just you, or is that just… being desi? This week, Shivali and Ashvita go through the habits, rituals, and social quirks that sit right on the line between personal personality and cultural programming. From unannounced visits to the wedding gift uncle, feet-touching to refusing money from elders — we're finally deciding: is it a you thing or an us thing? Chaptering: 00:00 Opening 01:40 Unannounced friends visit 04:55 Splitting bills penny to penny 07:55 Calling parents everyday 12:30 Maintaining calendars for everything 15:00 Putting end time for parties 17:00 Saying sorry for everything 19:00 Asking personal questions especially at work place 21:00 Forcing guests to eat 25:30 Elders giving kids money in India and we acting to refuse 26:30 One uncle sitting at Indian weddings writing gifts and money 29:30 Comparing kids 32:30 Bringing dates to family events too early 36:00 Feet touching 40:00 Removing shoes outside the house 43:00 Being too polite with friends 47:30 Way of communication with kids 📲 Follow us on Instagram :   / borderlinefirangi   #Boderlinefirangi #britishculture #desiinuk #WomenPodcast #ExpatLife #indianwomen #londonlife Show credits : ‪‪@a_sluggish_stream‬ ‬ and ‪‪@ShivaliLondon‬ ‬ Shivali :   / shivali.explores   Ashvita :   / a_sluggish_stream