1. Tolerance
In a country this big and diverse, it's easy to get fascinated in the beginning. However, when the initial charms wear off, you face a rude awakening to the reality. India has been teaching me from the day one the meaning of tolerance. It means that I don't just overlook everything but have less expectation of things to work out the way "I think it should" and have more respect for the things the way they are. After all, I am in India where anything is possible and happens.
2. Patience
Patience is one of the virtues that I possess very little of. Things don't make sense at times, I still get confused with the head bobble thing, yes doesn't mean yes and everything is 'just around the corner'. But this is a part of being in a different culture. If I am patient and lose my temper, I am the only one who waste energy. After all, everyone else will think I am just funny anyway.
3. Assertiveness
This is a country with 1.2 billion people. there is no time or space to be polite. Just push and be aggressive! However, since being aggressive won't work back home, I learn to be more assertive.
4. Learn to have fun
Being frustrated as a foreigner in India is an understatement. however, no one else would ever teach me the importance of having fun and laughing everyday. For the lessons you teach me, I thank you, India.
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