After moving abroad, many people start to miss the small things of their home country, such as home-cooked food, time spent with family and friends, and the surrounding atmosphere. However, an Indian woman living in Canada shared five things she does not miss after leaving India.
Parinur Sharma Kunr, who lives in Canada, posted a video on Instagram describing the differences between daily life in India and Canada. She emphasized her love for India and admitted that she sometimes misses her homeland, but noted that some Indian habits became less comfortable for her after living abroad.
The first thing the woman mentioned is the habit of people staring at each other. She explained that in Canada, she can dress however she likes or relax in parks and beaches without worrying about someone constantly judging her. In India, women often face stares because of their clothing or behavior, whereas in Canada, she feels greater freedom in this regard.
The second point she does not consider missing is the ability to suddenly drop by someone's house without calling beforehand. She said that in Canada, people usually coordinate the day and time of a visit before coming over. In India, relatives or friends often appear unexpectedly. Although this is considered part of closeness and close relationships in India, in the woman's opinion, after living abroad, she prefers the habit of planning meetings in advance.
She also touched upon the topic of personal space and queuing. According to her, in Canada, people generally respect each other's personal space and wait their turn. In India, although queues exist, crowding or very close proximity among people is often observed in densely populated areas. This contrast became more apparent to her after moving.
The fourth thing she does not miss is the constant honking of cars on the streets of India. There is a funny twist in her story: after moving to Canada, she sometimes missed the sound of Indian traffic so much that she started honking in her home parking lot for no apparent reason, just to hear the sound.
The fifth point was adhering to lane rules on the roads. She noted that roads in Canada have clear lanes, and drivers usually stay in their lane, changing it in an organized manner when necessary. Driving experience in India is very different, as drivers often change lanes at their discretion, which can lead to road chaos.
Despite discussing these five points, the woman stressed that living in Canada does not mean she doesn't love India. She stated that she loves her country and sometimes misses it. According to her, living abroad has not suddenly made her life better, but it has given her a different perspective on things. When a person lives far from home, they begin to notice in their native culture the habits they once considered completely normal. Many social media users agreed with her opinion, and some shared their own experiences living abroad, mentioning, for example, a higher level of safety in foreign countries.
Overall, the woman's statements demonstrate not the superiority of one country over another, but rather the differences in lifestyle in different places. What seems ordinary at home takes on a completely different perspective when we start living in another country.