Living in Canada since young, I’ve tried to adapt myself to an intermediate culture (embracing both the Canadian as well as my own background culture). However, my parents continue to persist on following their own traditions and beliefs and are resistant to familiarizing themselves with the Canadian culture, as if it beholds some taboo. Afraid of the person I’ll become, they advise me to keep good company and not befriend people who drink/smoke & many other things, since you are the company you keep. When I try reasoning with them, they angrily respond by saying ki bahut badi ho gai ladki koi tameez nhi baat karne ki.. etc. lol Some tips on how to break the ice & show them my perspective of things? Then also, while attending religious events many times I feel uncomfortable, foreign to the rituals and practices they follow. It's even more annoying to find the odd mis-fit at these sort of events wearing a pair of jeans and a tee. Should you change yourself according to people you’re with (wearing proper apparels at religious events, being accustomed to the religious practises) or should you do what you find comfortable even if it means coming to a wedding in PJ's.Any of you own experiences to share?
Living in Canada since young, I’ve tried to adapt myself to an intermediate culture (embracing both the Canadian as well as my own background culture). However, my parents continue to persist on following their own traditions and beliefs and are resistant to familiarizing themselves with the Canadian culture, as if it beholds some taboo. Afraid of the person I’ll become, they advise me to keep good company and not befriend people who drink/smoke & many other things, since you are the company you keep. When I try reasoning with them, they angrily respond by saying ki bahut badi ho gai ladki koi tameez nhi baat karne ki.. etc. lol Some tips on how to break the ice & show them my perspective of things? Then also, while attending religious events many times I feel uncomfortable, foreign to the rituals and practices they follow. It's even more annoying to find the odd mis-fit at these sort of events wearing a pair of jeans and a tee. Should you change yourself according to people you’re with (wearing proper apparels at religious events, being accustomed to the religious practises) or should you do what you find comfortable even if it means coming to a wedding in PJ's.Any of you own experiences to share?
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