Glasnost - argumentum ab inconvenienti
After several moments of internal conflicts which might have even led to an inexplicable cold shoulder from my end, I think it is time. Here, I unleash the less pleasant profile of the Punk Princess.
Most of us are "turned off" by some or many traits in the opposite sex. It gets tricky to be good friends and yet, put up with the sudden electric shocks which numb you temporarily. Since I wouldn't want to upset any of my "good friends". I am hoping sooner or later all of you would read this blog and get "ME". The subtle hints aren't working and I just can't put up with the "things" which elicit a wtf even from a non-swearing species (like me).
The following holds true only for boys.
Premise: I am an extremely no-nonsense person. Deal with it.
1) Please don't add "dear" as suffix or prefix while addressing me. Endearments doled out "generally" really make me wanna go back in time and fry the one who invented the word in boiling oil. In the same league are - sweetie, sweetheart, baby, honey et al. I like em, when I know the person means it. And, I don't share this privilege with too many except for family, close friends, girl pals and the special someone ONLY.
2) Please don't assume by default you are a close friend. I will never tell you, you are one and also, I will never say "No, you are not a close enough friend" even if you categorically ask me. I am usually close to friends who have been friends over a long time. So please bear with me, take it SLOW and give it time.
3) I am not comfortable with "tu, teri" form of Hindi. "Tum" is fine between friends. If you've never used this intermediate form before, there's always a first time. Otherwise, "Aap" is cool with me too.
4) I am NOT a very share-everything, bare-my-soul, vent-my-frustration sorta girl. I certainly share with people I am close to, but even then in moderation. Infact, many are usually disappointed by my disregard towards bitching. You may not find many opportunities where you want to be the shoulder for me to cry on. I expect you to help me when I seek your advice but mostly, I fight my own battles.
5) I find pretentious childishness obnoxious and nauseating. While being childlike is endearing and a sure shot "melt-my-heart" thing. I can not stand when grown up people deliberately act childish. This includes baby talk, chhooo chhweet, play acting to be a kid (eg: main toh chhota bachha hu.)
*Be* a child, not act like one. Period.
6) There are moments when someone calls you "pagal", "duffer","idiot" and you feel loved and cared for. And there are moments when you are being too friendly too soon or worst still, over doing it. If I am not reciprocating, stop doing it.
Most of us are "turned off" by some or many traits in the opposite sex. It gets tricky to be good friends and yet, put up with the sudden electric shocks which numb you temporarily. Since I wouldn't want to upset any of my "good friends". I am hoping sooner or later all of you would read this blog and get "ME". The subtle hints aren't working and I just can't put up with the "things" which elicit a wtf even from a non-swearing species (like me).
The following holds true only for boys.
Premise: I am an extremely no-nonsense person. Deal with it.
1) Please don't add "dear" as suffix or prefix while addressing me. Endearments doled out "generally" really make me wanna go back in time and fry the one who invented the word in boiling oil. In the same league are - sweetie, sweetheart, baby, honey et al. I like em, when I know the person means it. And, I don't share this privilege with too many except for family, close friends, girl pals and the special someone ONLY.
2) Please don't assume by default you are a close friend. I will never tell you, you are one and also, I will never say "No, you are not a close enough friend" even if you categorically ask me. I am usually close to friends who have been friends over a long time. So please bear with me, take it SLOW and give it time.
3) I am not comfortable with "tu, teri" form of Hindi. "Tum" is fine between friends. If you've never used this intermediate form before, there's always a first time. Otherwise, "Aap" is cool with me too.
4) I am NOT a very share-everything, bare-my-soul, vent-my-frustration sorta girl. I certainly share with people I am close to, but even then in moderation. Infact, many are usually disappointed by my disregard towards bitching. You may not find many opportunities where you want to be the shoulder for me to cry on. I expect you to help me when I seek your advice but mostly, I fight my own battles.
5) I find pretentious childishness obnoxious and nauseating. While being childlike is endearing and a sure shot "melt-my-heart" thing. I can not stand when grown up people deliberately act childish. This includes baby talk, chhooo chhweet, play acting to be a kid (eg: main toh chhota bachha hu.)
*Be* a child, not act like one. Period.
6) There are moments when someone calls you "pagal", "duffer","idiot" and you feel loved and cared for. And there are moments when you are being too friendly too soon or worst still, over doing it. If I am not reciprocating, stop doing it.