Written By: Naz Haider | Updated : July 21, 2016 11:02 AM IST
Aunty mat kaho na!
I was reminded of this famous dialogue from Hum Paanch when I read about Harshaali Malhotra being trolled because she called Katrina Kaif 'Katrina auntie'. Poor Harshaali clearly isn't privy to the unwritten rules of addressing a woman in India. To save you from making a rookie mistake like this, here's the quintessential guide to addressing a woman in India based on her age, looks and dressing style (yes, Indians are cool like that). While most of the world uses names to address people, we, the denizens of a much-sophisticated culture, have leveled-up and have a list of respectful (read baseless and enforced) labels for our men and women. Feel free to pin and share this. Better still, make flashcards and memorise it.
Men
A male goes from being
Now the interesting part. Notepad, you, me, NOW!
Women
I feel this list deserves to be included in the academic curriculum so that kids learn the right way of addressing people and us adults can focus on other things like playing PokemonGo. I understand, a baby calling a didi an aunty is something we cannot go by uncorrected. You did your share by trolling Harshaali. I am doing mine by sharing this list. I love when things balance out. Here's an interview of Harshali Malhotra's mother.
You can also raise your voice by participating in this twitter poll:
#HarshaaliMalhotra calls #KatrinaKaif#aunty. How do you call a woman in #India? Take #poll-https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/harshaali-malhotra-calls-katrina-kaif-auntie-what-do-you-call-an-indian-woman-baby-didi-bhabhi-aunty-or-maaji-z0716-420829/
The Health Site (@HealthSite4U) July 20, 2016
The views expressed are of the writers alone, because she had to, of course, react!
Image source: Facebook/ Harshaali Malhotra, IANS
