Indian parents and their 20-something daughter, aren’t usually on the same page when it comes to certain things. Our families have a knack for taking the simplest things we say in a completely different sense! #DesiParentLogic. Here’s what girls say vs what their family hears… Read on to have a laughing riot!
1. “I’m going out with my friends, I’ll be home late!”
Family hears: “I’ll be home latest by 10pm, so call me 10 times if I’m not!”
2. “I sort of like/ have a crush on this guy”
Family hears: “I love this guy, please get me married to him.” #WeddingBells
3. “I want a grand present on my 21st birthday!”
Family hears: “I want two pretty blouses, instead of one like last year!”
4. “Mom, I’m inviting my friends over for dinner and drinks.”
Family hears: “I’m inviting my friends over for soft drinks and Chinese food. And all the mithai in the house.”
5. “Yeah, my period is a bit late this month.”
Family hears: “So…I think I might be pregnant.”
6. “I’m watching the final episode of Vampire Diaries, please make sure no one disturbs me.”
Family hears: “I’m watching Vampire Dairies in peace but won’t be bothered by you guys walking in and out of my room to interrupt me every few minutes.”
7. “I don’t want to talk about how my semester exams went.”
Family hears: “I am going to fail, and I’ll sit at home for the rest of my life.”
8. “I’m just about to reach home.” (When you’ve crossed your deadline.)
Family hears: “I’ll be home in just about 23 seconds and if I’m not, call me again and ask me why I’m lying.”
9. “I’m kinda hungry, I need a snack!”
Family hears: “I’m starving right now, I need 3 ghee-coated paranthas and a tall glass of lassi to go with it.”
10. “I need some time alone.”
Family hears: “I need just two minutes of me-time, then you guys can come and invade my space again.”
11. “I want to become a photographer.”
Family hears: “I want to become a doctor or an accountant, and photography is a fun side hobby that I wish to take up.”
12. “I want to try solo travel.”
Family hears: “I don’t have any purpose in life, solo travel is just a cry for help and a subtle hint to tell you guys that.”
13. “I don’t want to share the password to my phone with you guys.”
Family hears: “I have a secret boyfriend who I secretly text, hence the password.”
14. “I don’t want to come with you for that boring family friend’s wedding.”
Family hears: “I don’t want to come with you guys so that I can have the house to myself and then sneak in my secret boyfriend!”