I was born down south but did my college, work, and all other things in the North. I lived most of my life in the North, having great experiences both good and bad.
One thing we need to pay attention to here is that everyone respects his or her own culture, and culture comes with different attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, clothing, and practices.
South Indians are always harassed in the North, and vice versa, but that is an individual experience. Let us not generalize. Let us not use this forum to determine who is superior. We are here for a job, and that is our choice. We need to live and let live others.
As educated HR professionals dealing with people, let us open our eyes to a few realities and practice the good of it:
1. See the culture around and live accordingly.
2. Learn the language as there is no way we can survive with only one or two languages in India.
3. Respect the dress code of the place you have come to live.
4. Put yourself in others' shoes and see things from their perspective.
5. Ensure your fun does not hurt others' sentiments.
6. Avoid generalizing issues so we can address situations properly.
7. Be true to yourself in clothing and practices as you were in your own place.
If someone is religiously biased, it is their right. However, if they pressure others to follow or influence them, they are committing a crime. These types of people need to be handled carefully, as they can influence others and cause trouble for HR professionals. I worked in a Christian company where employees are Hindus and Muslims with different beliefs, yet we respect each other's festivals and traditions. Employees of other religions organize Christmas celebrations, and we reciprocate during their festivals.
As HR professionals, if we encounter religious intolerance, we have the right to counsel, escalate, or even issue a strict verbal warning if the person's behavior is unbearable and poses a threat to unity. In this developmental stage, sticking to one's religion and forcing it upon others is not acceptable.
I hope I have made my views clear. Just as an example, when our people go abroad, they strictly follow the rules, beliefs, and practices of the US, Australia, the UK, South Africa, Iran, and China. However, when they travel from south to north or vice versa in India, these principles are not always applied, and complaints arise. This is a serious issue to consider.
Every coin has two sides, and every issue does too.
I request you all not to start arguments regarding religion, caste, creed, South/North Indians, or nationality, as these topics are sensitive and can lead to misunderstandings.
Thank you,
Antony Prakash
From India, Madras
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3One thing we need to pay attention to here is that everyone respects his or her own culture, and culture comes with different attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, clothing, and practices.
South Indians are always harassed in the North, and vice versa, but that is an individual experience. Let us not generalize. Let us not use this forum to determine who is superior. We are here for a job, and that is our choice. We need to live and let live others.
As educated HR professionals dealing with people, let us open our eyes to a few realities and practice the good of it:
1. See the culture around and live accordingly.
2. Learn the language as there is no way we can survive with only one or two languages in India.
3. Respect the dress code of the place you have come to live.
4. Put yourself in others' shoes and see things from their perspective.
5. Ensure your fun does not hurt others' sentiments.
6. Avoid generalizing issues so we can address situations properly.
7. Be true to yourself in clothing and practices as you were in your own place.
If someone is religiously biased, it is their right. However, if they pressure others to follow or influence them, they are committing a crime. These types of people need to be handled carefully, as they can influence others and cause trouble for HR professionals. I worked in a Christian company where employees are Hindus and Muslims with different beliefs, yet we respect each other's festivals and traditions. Employees of other religions organize Christmas celebrations, and we reciprocate during their festivals.
As HR professionals, if we encounter religious intolerance, we have the right to counsel, escalate, or even issue a strict verbal warning if the person's behavior is unbearable and poses a threat to unity. In this developmental stage, sticking to one's religion and forcing it upon others is not acceptable.
I hope I have made my views clear. Just as an example, when our people go abroad, they strictly follow the rules, beliefs, and practices of the US, Australia, the UK, South Africa, Iran, and China. However, when they travel from south to north or vice versa in India, these principles are not always applied, and complaints arise. This is a serious issue to consider.
Every coin has two sides, and every issue does too.
I request you all not to start arguments regarding religion, caste, creed, South/North Indians, or nationality, as these topics are sensitive and can lead to misunderstandings.
Thank you,
Antony Prakash
From India, Madras
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Once you are in Rome, live like the Romans. Accept the fact that you are in a different land. Love and follow their culture, and the people will love you. If you consider them as different from you, they will abhor you. You took the option of going amongst them. So now it is up to you to happily continue with them.
From India, Jamnagar
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From India, Jamnagar
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Hi, thank you so much for your obvious words. I have tried all that you said. Even I tried learning their language, but they don't appreciate it and don't help me get through their language. They feel insecure. In this case, what should be the solution? I was given a choice for the east location and for the south location, I chose the south just because of this reason that I will learn some new language and be exposed to a new culture. I took it as a challenge, saying "let the difficulty see how difficult I am."
Dear,
If you go out of home, your neighbor will be a problem. If you go out of the village, other villagers will be a problem. If you go out of the district, other district residents will be a problem. If you go out of the state, others from that state, with their language, food habits, body language, customary behaviors, and lifestyle, will present challenges.
In Delhi offices, you will find that 85 to 90% of employees are from South India, while only 10 to 15% are from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, even though the employers are from North India. If you observe the Tamil and Telugu Cinema Industries, the majority of heroines are from the North. They have been successful by adopting Tamil and Telugu languages as their own, even though their mother tongues are different.
In this world, the only place that does not have any problems is the graveyard, where departed souls rest in peace. Therefore, in your prayers, ask God to give you problems so that you can live your life, and ask for the strength to solve these problems too. Some people struggle with cholesterol due to overeating, while others struggle to earn their daily bread and livelihood.
Remember, all inconveniences are adventures when rightly considered. Be brave enough to tackle any hardship and overcome all problems. Be happy and enjoy life.
With warm regards,
S. Bhaskar
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From India
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Dear,
If you go out of home, your neighbor will be a problem. If you go out of the village, other villagers will be a problem. If you go out of the district, other district residents will be a problem. If you go out of the state, others from that state, with their language, food habits, body language, customary behaviors, and lifestyle, will present challenges.
In Delhi offices, you will find that 85 to 90% of employees are from South India, while only 10 to 15% are from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, even though the employers are from North India. If you observe the Tamil and Telugu Cinema Industries, the majority of heroines are from the North. They have been successful by adopting Tamil and Telugu languages as their own, even though their mother tongues are different.
In this world, the only place that does not have any problems is the graveyard, where departed souls rest in peace. Therefore, in your prayers, ask God to give you problems so that you can live your life, and ask for the strength to solve these problems too. Some people struggle with cholesterol due to overeating, while others struggle to earn their daily bread and livelihood.
Remember, all inconveniences are adventures when rightly considered. Be brave enough to tackle any hardship and overcome all problems. Be happy and enjoy life.
With warm regards,
S. Bhaskar
9099024667
From India
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Dear Ram,
I respect your emotion of oneness, the quote you said "We All Are Indians." But I cannot ignore Shivani's perspective either. Once you come and live here for a while, it's really like Indo-Pak. Also, why must only we people think that we are all Indians? Aren't they Indians too? Can't these people also believe that we are all Indians? We should share our culture and make others feel comfortable in their place.
From India
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I respect your emotion of oneness, the quote you said "We All Are Indians." But I cannot ignore Shivani's perspective either. Once you come and live here for a while, it's really like Indo-Pak. Also, why must only we people think that we are all Indians? Aren't they Indians too? Can't these people also believe that we are all Indians? We should share our culture and make others feel comfortable in their place.
From India
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Hi guru, I do agree with your point. I don't mind Nasir Hussain playing for England. But just think, what if he was not allowed to play for the England team being an Indian. Similar is my case, I am ready and agree to accept their culture, their language, but they are not allowing me to do so. I thought they would be welcoming as they are Indians, not foreigners.
From India
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From India
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Hi all,
Thank you for all your responses. I will consider all your solutions and implement whichever is favorable to my condition. Special thanks to Shivani and Ram for their brainstorming session. Now, please don't fight. We are all from the same home (India).
Thank you.
From India
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Thank you for all your responses. I will consider all your solutions and implement whichever is favorable to my condition. Special thanks to Shivani and Ram for their brainstorming session. Now, please don't fight. We are all from the same home (India).
Thank you.
From India
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Dear Aahnapahwa,
Thank you for your valuable quote. I did not feel emotional. What made me is that India and Pakistan are enemies. Shivani mentioned that South and North Indians are like that, but that is not true. As you said, everyone should have the attitude of saying that we are Indians because we are educated and born to educate them as an HR.
Thank you, Aahnapahwa, and special thanks to Shivani B as well.
Regards,
Ramkishore
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for your valuable quote. I did not feel emotional. What made me is that India and Pakistan are enemies. Shivani mentioned that South and North Indians are like that, but that is not true. As you said, everyone should have the attitude of saying that we are Indians because we are educated and born to educate them as an HR.
Thank you, Aahnapahwa, and special thanks to Shivani B as well.
Regards,
Ramkishore
From India, Bangalore
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Whoa! Why are we discussing regionalism-based difficulties? And why, oh why, did the post contain the word "harassment"? Come on, people... It is just a perception that needs a little revamping. We are all culturally educated professionals, and it is our duty at work [wherever we work] to put behind sourness and try to work as a unit, despite all the redundancies that come across. I hope we all understand subtle differences, accept them, and still try to contribute to our work area in one spirit: Coherence.
Regards
From India, Gurgaon
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From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Winner never quits, and a quitter never wins. Until you quit trying, you cannot be a loser. Please be positive and do not be afraid to speak incorrectly. Sometimes, others may laugh at you, but in some situations, they will start teaching you. It is then that success will come your way.
You can purchase a Rapidex (Language) 30-day speaking course book, which may help you pick up a word or two initially. For any translations in Tamil, you can contact me, and I can assist you either personally or through my friends.
After some time, you will exclaim, "WHAT AN IDEA SIRJI!"
With warm regards,
S. Bhaskar
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From India, Kumbakonam
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You can purchase a Rapidex (Language) 30-day speaking course book, which may help you pick up a word or two initially. For any translations in Tamil, you can contact me, and I can assist you either personally or through my friends.
After some time, you will exclaim, "WHAT AN IDEA SIRJI!"
With warm regards,
S. Bhaskar
9099024667
From India, Kumbakonam
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Folks,
The real problem is the mindset of the people that is making a mountain out of a molehill. As far as any office in our country is concerned, most offices have English as the working or official language. So, where does the discrepancy due to language arise? A smart, hardworking person can survive and succeed in any kind of situation, no matter how challenging it may be. Initially, there may be some hiccups, but eventually, they can emerge successful. More than language, it is behavior that counts. Nowadays, organizations are placing more emphasis on EQ (Emotional Quotient) rather than IQ (Intellectual Quotient) of the employees. An employee who can withstand any amount of pressure in any situation and deliver results for the organization is considered an asset.
Hence, folks, strive to be an asset and not a liability for the company. Keep your trivial problems aside and focus on the right things to succeed.
All the best...
From India, Mumbai
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The real problem is the mindset of the people that is making a mountain out of a molehill. As far as any office in our country is concerned, most offices have English as the working or official language. So, where does the discrepancy due to language arise? A smart, hardworking person can survive and succeed in any kind of situation, no matter how challenging it may be. Initially, there may be some hiccups, but eventually, they can emerge successful. More than language, it is behavior that counts. Nowadays, organizations are placing more emphasis on EQ (Emotional Quotient) rather than IQ (Intellectual Quotient) of the employees. An employee who can withstand any amount of pressure in any situation and deliver results for the organization is considered an asset.
Hence, folks, strive to be an asset and not a liability for the company. Keep your trivial problems aside and focus on the right things to succeed.
All the best...
From India, Mumbai
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