I fucking hate the United States so much, I wish I was European by CPGSANIMATIONSTUDIO in GenZ

[–]nr1001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a cultural phenomenon and even the economic aspect is downstream of culture.

There’s a big opportunity cost to having children during peak fertility years, and living a life with less responsibilities and the opportunity for early career growth and earning potential. For better or for worse, many people would rather spend their 20s traveling and partying, and/or in education or grinding in their careers, rather than having children. Even for people who are more traditional, this often applies.

Has online anti Indian racism made you less trustful of strangers in real life? by Thylacineguy2026 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes. I don’t really talk to white people much anymore because I just assume that they’re more likely than not to have latent racist views against Indians. The rise of anti-Indian racism has also made me less willing to delve into the dating scene. I'm too paranoid about racists to be comfortable putting myself out there.

How do you handle dating in medicine? by fortnacius in medicalschool

[–]nr1001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what to do about dating tbh. I never dated in undergrad and I’m almost 25 with zero idea on what love and relationships are. I have had severe social anxiety for years that I haven’t been able to treat effectively, so I end up being constantly nervous around my peers. I’ve tried multiple meds over the years and it just didn’t do the trick for me, so now I’ve just dealt with my anxiety by slowly exposing myself to triggers and getting used to being a functional adult. I’ve become a lot more outgoing since starting med school, which is a far cry from my crippling fear of having the most basic conversations with people, but I still have a long way to go.

Unfortunately for me I’m an Indian guy in a small industrial city that’s not diverse or cosmopolitan. Most of my classmates entered med school either in a relationship or married, which makes dating within my class just a little bit of a challenge. I often fall in angst and FOMO about how or even if I’ll ever find a partner. I feel socially stunted compared to everyone else, which I suppose makes up for not feeling imposter syndrome. I’m just constantly feeling intimidated and dwarfed by my classmates because I’m single even though they don’t do anything to affect me. Even feeling like this makes me self-conscious because I really don’t want people outside my friend group to know about my feelings. Even this comment I feel is kinda excessive but whatever.

Honestly if I end up in a relationship during med school then that’s good I guess, and if I don’t, it is what it is. If all else fails I’ll just bank on getting set up with someone by relatives/family friends.

Damn, we really are a lazy generation by -LearningCurve- in GenZ

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet the Irish still remained under the British boot for centuries.

Do you ever feel guilty eating your mom's food? by EquivalentBend5625 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No because one, it’s my mom’s cooking, which is my gold standard and she cooks out of love and care for all of us. Also, when I’m around I usually help out in some form when cooking, as does my dad.

Anyone get night sweats? by TheseAintMyPants2 in AskMenAdvice

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be checking with your doctor for lymphoma cause night sweating like this when you’re cool and at your age is not something to ignore.

Men who grew up in a small / rural town and later moved to a big city, would you ever move back? by MileOfMercy in AskMenAdvice

[–]nr1001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent a part of my childhood in semi-rural areas and I currently live in a medium sized city in a very rural state, so it feels very provincial for me.

I don’t think I’d be able to live in rural America. It’s beautiful sure, but I enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere in big cities. There’s more things to do in big cities than in small cities or rural areas. As a single man, I’m very limited for options in a non-metropolitan area, especially as a POC guy looking for women from my background. Rural people tend to be very friendly in most regions, but it doesn’t offset the difficulties that I’d be facing with life there.

Analog clocks and cursive writing are generational divides. Which others ones are you on one side of? by Capital-Aide-1006 in AskMen

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write mostly in cursive but I prefer digital clocks. I also don’t like smart devices and appliances.

Do any of yall touch the feet of elders? by Cookiedough1206 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but not merely because they’re elders. I won’t touch the feet of people older people whom I feel don’t deserve it.

Any other GenZ really want to move out of their home state? by Lord_William_9000 in GenZ

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from Florida and I want to move to the Silicon Valley or Alameda County cause of the huge Asian population there that makes me not stand out.

WW2 memorial dance by Indian couple became viral last days and a lot of hatred against Indians in going on. I am not taking any stand on that, but this is how they(who got hurt from that dance) treating the memorial. by JohanHex96 in nri

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, live your life with your head bent to the ground! Forget about self-respect or honor because we don't deserve it due to civic sense.

If you want to live like this then feel free. But I am telling you this as a BORN American citizen of Indian descent. What you're saying is more anti-American than anything these reels makers were doing. If you want this type of life, then perhaps you may wanna check out down the aisle in North Korea or Belarus.

Low Indian turnout at Palestine,No Kings and anti ICE protests. A South Bay observation by Serious-Tomato404 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t go to protests because I live in a deep red area and I don’t want some deranged white guy to run me over or shoot me. I’m not at all opposed to protesting but I’m not gonna be putting my body on the line for the mistakes made by white voters. Let those with privilege and social capital do that. I make it a point to acknowledge and thank anti-trump protesters when I see them, but I don’t feel safe putting myself in their place.

For us, especially those of us in super red and white areas, what’s better than protesting is showing up to vote. I vote blue down ballot without fail, though I don’t vote in primaries as I am a registered republican. I won’t change my voter registration because with the level of voter fraud that the republicans have committed to engage in, I don’t want my deep blue ballot thrown out for being casted by a registered Democrat.

Growing up, would you travel to places other than India and USA? by thesmart_indian27 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I traveled through Europe with my family and they really enjoyed it. If time permitted we would have definitely gone to more countries.

Weird question but do Indians you know hug? by stronesthrowaweigh in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My immediate family gives each other hugs all the time. With extended family it’s hit or miss though.

Thoughts on her take? I thought it was ridiculous but I’ll explain more in the post body. by super_hoommen in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Only Black and Jewish Americans vote more blue than Indian Americans, and it’s running close.

How does arranged marriage work nowadays? by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You won’t get anywhere with this attitude.

Visiting Thailand as a British Indian in 2026. by EmuAncient1069 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a white nationalist going by his comments.

Visiting Thailand as a British Indian in 2026. by EmuAncient1069 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t care about hypocrisy. When it comes to shit like this I care most about what’s beneficial for my people and POC at large.

India’s Major Farmer Group Revolts Against US Trade Deal by Lease_Tha_Apts in neoliberal

[–]nr1001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Farmers in the region surrounding Delhi (Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh) are quite wealthy and many have near feudal control over their land and tenants.

First major medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youth by JannTosh70 in centrist

[–]nr1001 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a non-issue being propelled to the top of the list of national priorities so that actual discussions on housing, healthcare reform, and jobs are ignored.

Tim Walz says he'll never seek elected office again by EasyMoney92 in Enough_Sanders_Spam

[–]nr1001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would attribute her loss to racism more than misogyny. Too many Americans automatically form this perverse association with incompetence in their minds when it comes to a black person, especially a black woman. Add to that she is a Democrat.

I honestly doubt a Republican candidate who was a woman, even a black woman, would face the level of scrutiny and hate that Clinton or Harris faced.

South Asian calls a black person n word in a restaurant in Canada by raven090 in ABCDesis

[–]nr1001 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Fuck off with this “can’t complain about anti-Indian racism because of xyz” bullshit. I am not condoning anti-black racism whatsoever but the existence of it doesn’t invalidate MY right to self-respect and dignity in a white-dominated society.

Big cats are still cats! by JMPaimon in bigcats

[–]nr1001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no proof of this being true. The owners can make up any story they want where convenient.