Social Life – Meeting New people diff cultures, races in America vs. India
When I started graduate school in US, I was part of quite a few student organizations…every time I go to a social event, I would meet people from different countries…It was very exciting to know about their cultures, their food, dressing, etc…I wrote an article describing why you should meet new people in America… in the same lines, I would like to describe the social life in US vs. India in relation to meeting new people….this article is part of the series Settle in US or India – Comparison
Social Life in USA vs India – Meeting new people Different Cultures
I was raised in India for over 20 years, I can tell you that in all my 20 years of life, I never met anyone from other country in a social setting…once in a blue moon I would see some foreigners in cities or sightseeing destinations…although, things have changed in the course of last few years, fundamentally majority or most of the population in India belong to same race despite the diverse cultures, food habits, languages, etc…The odds of meeting people from different countries in a social setting, unless you have rich cosmopolitan background, are very less.
Unlike, in America there are people from a variety of races, countries, cultures, etc…If you walk down the street in downtown of any city, you would see variety of restaurants with different cuisines…if you go to a social gathering could be a potluck, birthday party, dance party, or to a bar the chances of you meeting new people from different country or race are very high… I met people from so many different countries, it all started at school as I used to go to international student organizations events…after graduation, continued the trend and formed a friends circle with people from different countries…it would always be so much fun to hang out with cool people from other countries as you get to embrace their food, culture, entertainment, etc…
Decision to Live in US vs. India – Meeting new people
Some of you might be very excited get to know about various cultures, their food, etc… If you are a person who would like to experience new cultures, meet new people from different countries….then you are better off living in America than in India….things may change over course of time, but at least for the next few decades, America is the place as it is the melting pot of various cultures… some of you may not be too excited about these kinds of things…for these kind of people, it does not make any difference…you can live or move back to India…
What do you think of meeting new people in USA ? Any experience meeting people from new country ?
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I have enjoyed many of the articles here, thanks to all involved.
This article reminds me of my life experiances at age 73.
I was so fortunate to live outside the US for many years when I was a young adult.
I was a searious type, worked long hours and still do,,, only eat, sleep and work.
I never gave money very much thought, never watched the clock or calendar.
I only thought of trying to finish/complete the project, companies love work-acholics.
My work was mostly in Asia and worked closely with the local people in many countries.
I was very young and learned so much from my Asian associates.
1959 to 1972, I made many great friendships, all the people were so good to me.
I also worked in other places,, Europe, US, ,, and briefly in many other places;
But, did not really connect with the people.
My advise to young people is to mix and mingle.
There will be many benifits to yourself and World peace will have a better chance.
Sam.
Hi…was going through your articles.They are really helpful.I have a question too.I have recently moved to US after marriage on H4 visa.I am an IT professional and was working there in India.How can I get job here in US?
You will have to find an employer who is willing to sponsor and file your H1. Once H1 is approved, you can start to work for the employer.