Let's Complain Alphabetically: India in 2020

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The discussion revolves around various complaints and criticisms related to India, focusing on contemporary issues, cultural aspects, and personal experiences. Participants express their views in an alphabetical format, touching on topics such as call centers, desserts, environmental concerns, and geopolitical issues.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express dissatisfaction with Indian desserts, specifically mentioning gulab jamun and suggesting alternatives like rasgollas.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of call centers in India, with mixed experiences shared; some find them polite and competent, while others report frustrating interactions.
  • Environmental issues, particularly greenhouse emissions and overpopulation, are highlighted as significant concerns for India.
  • Geopolitical comments are made regarding India's historical military actions and suggestions for addressing territorial disputes, particularly concerning Kashmir.
  • Participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with Indian call centers, leading to contrasting views on the effectiveness and professionalism of the staff.
  • There are humorous exchanges about cultural misunderstandings and language barriers between different nationalities.
  • Some participants mention a perception of corruption and socio-economic issues within India, including discrimination against certain groups.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the quality of call centers, the cultural significance of desserts, and broader socio-political issues. Disagreements are evident in personal experiences shared, particularly about the effectiveness of customer service.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include varying personal experiences that may not represent the broader context of Indian society or services. The discussion reflects subjective opinions and does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues raised.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cultural critiques, customer service experiences, or socio-political discussions related to India may find this thread engaging.

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Lets all have a party. Start complaining all u want in alphabetical order.
Okay since I'm going to be a Prime Minister of India in the future so I'll see what are all the complaints u have of India. Please make all the bashes relevant to present time.
 
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I just have one major complaint. You need much better desserts. Those brown dough-ball things that are soaked in honey are just gross.

The mango pudding is pretty good though.
 
your call centres suck.
 
I agree, your call centers suck, genetically alter your voices please.
 
chound, this is too funny. Okay, like the U.S., India needs to be more concerned about the environment, specifically green house emissions. And India needs to be more concerned about over-population.
 
SOS2008 said:
chound, this is too funny. Okay, like the U.S., India needs to be more concerned about the environment, specifically green house emissions. And India needs to be more concerned about over-population.

That's all very well, but I just think their call centres suck. I don't have a problem with the voices, I have a problem with their shocking inability to follow simple instructions, such as "please send my new credit card to THIS address", or "please cancel THIS standing order".
 
Math Is Hard said:
I just have one major complaint. You need much better desserts. Those brown dough-ball things that are soaked in honey are just gross.
Hey, who's ragging on gulab jamin? They're (almost too) sweet and I wouldn't want to eat more than one or two at a time, but I like them. And palek paneer is my favorite dish of all time. I have no complaints about India, the food or the people.
 
I don't have a problem with the call centers there, I think on average the person I reach in India is a heck of a lot smarter and more polite than most call centers employees I've reached in the US. Sad, but true.

I worked for AT&T and EVERY tech person we had in New Jersey was from India and they were one damn BRIGHT group of guys. I just couldn't pronounce their names. :redface:
 
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Evo said:
I don't have a problem with the call centers there, I think on average the person I reach in India is a heck of a lot smarter and more polite than most call centers employees I've reached in the US. Sad, but true.

I worked for AT&T and EVERY tech person we had in New Jersey was from India and they were one damn BRIGHT group of guys. I just couldn't pronounce their names. :redface:

We've obviously had very different experiences. I once spent 20 minutes on the phone to my bank (in India), asking them to put me through to my local branch so that I could talk to them regarding a change of address. He said ok, then put me on hold, then 15 minutes later picked up saying that he'd spoken to my branch and that they would arrange to close my account! No, no no, you stupid man!
 
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You know it's funny, because our people say the exact opposite, they wonder after talking to you, "What the hell are these stupid people rambling about, I only wish they could genetically alter their voices so I can understand one word of their gibberish."
 
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chound said:
Lets all have a party. Start complaining all u want in alphabetical order.
Okay since I'm going to be a Prime Minister of India in the future so I'll see what are all the complaints u have of India. Please make all the bashes relevant to present time.

This topic sucks.

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brewnog said:
We've obviously had very different experiences. I once spent 20 minutes on the phone to my bank (in India), asking them to put me through to my local branch so that I could talk to them regarding a change of address. He said ok, then put me on hold, then 15 minutes later picked up saying that he'd spoken to my branch and that they would arrange to close my account! No, no no, you stupid man!
I've had even worse experiences with people here. I really haven't had language issues with anyone in India, but perhaps that is due to my impeccable diction. :approve:

klusener, I can just imagine the horror stories those poor workers have about some of the people that call in.

Brewnog, you're English, even Americans can't understand you. :-p :wink:
 
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Evo said:
I've had even worse experiences with people here. I really haven't had language issues with anyone in India, but perhaps that is due to my impeccable diction.

I have more frequent language barriers with southerners, and Americans than I do with Indians.

Evo said:
Brewnog, you're English, even Americans can't understand you. :-p :wink:

This is true. We like to keep it that way. Why do you think we keep using our own versions of words like "jelly", "resume" and "fanny", just to wind you up?!
 
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Evo said:
I don't have a problem with the call centers there, I think on average the person I reach in India is a heck of a lot smarter and more polite than most call centers employees I've reached in the US. Sad, but true.

I worked for AT&T and EVERY tech person we had in New Jersey was from India and they were one damn BRIGHT group of guys. I just couldn't pronounce their names. :redface:

In my experiences, the guys are polite and helpful but my god, you have to repeat things over and over. The US guys are normally a'holes.
 
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Indians always ask for bargains... We chinese aint going to give u none ...:)
 
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We really need some Pakistani input to this thread to get the abuse flowing :devil:
 
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chound said:
Okay since I'm going to be a Prime Minister of India in the future so I'll see what are all the complaints u have of India. Please make all the bashes relevant to present time.

You haven't invaded a country for ages ! Weasels !
o:)
 
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vanesch said:
You haven't invaded a country for ages ! Weasels !
o:)

rofl... *looks at your location*
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I just have one major complaint. You need much better desserts. Those brown dough-ball things that are soaked in honey are just gross.

The mango pudding is pretty good though.
Man how can u not like gulab jamuns. Okay meybe you have to try rasagollas. or Mysore bagh of the finest ghee, or palkova, or ...
 
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The call centres suck becoz the we Indians want the US companies to take us to US and employ them there for a lot of money and not make us work here for pittance.
 
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SOS2008 said:
chound, this is too funny. Okay, like the U.S., India needs to be more concerned about the environment, specifically green house emissions. And India needs to be more concerned about over-population.
I think this is the only real complaint
 
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vanesch said:
You haven't invaded a country for ages ! Weasels !
o:)
Dude that's going to change when I become the prime minister.
 
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kaos which part of malaysia are u from. I lived there for a few years in Kelantan. Very nice country, Malaysia. I stay there for 2 months every year.

No one's interested in this thread.

It looks like I have to abuse India myself.

Over-pop, Too many vehicles, People complain a lot about the govt., People think there are no professions other than doctor or engineer. Too many poor. Reeks of corruption. Discrimination of Dalits, etc
 
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Why doesn't India pull out of Kashmir and accede sovereignty to Pakistan or at least hold the plebiscite India agreed to in 1947?
 
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Evo said:
I don't have a problem with the call centers there, I think on average the person I reach in India is a heck of a lot smarter and more polite than most call centers employees I've reached in the US. Sad, but true.
lol, I once called for a cab in the US and the call center girl got pissed on me and hang up the phone.. it was the first time for me calling a cab :cry:

India.. one thing I've always wondered: why do all the Indian immigrants seem to be named Patel?
 
  • #27
Ha! I can't believe you took me up on this! Much respect, chound. I personally have no qualms with India. If it weren't for you guys, I'd never have learned to cook. Your call centres are better than one would expect for people being paid so damn little. I work with several people from India and they're all too cool. I also don't recall video footage of Indians cheering after 9/11 which cannot be said for a certain other country whose name has popped up once or twice on this thread.
 
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chound said:
kaos which part of malaysia are u from. I lived there for a few years in Kelantan. Very nice country, Malaysia. I stay there for 2 months every year.

No one's interested in this thread.

It looks like I have to abuse India myself.

Over-pop, Too many vehicles, People complain a lot about the govt., People think there are no professions other than doctor or engineer. Too many poor. Reeks of corruption. Discrimination of Dalits, etc

Im from perak. U got relatives here??
 
  • #29
Pengwuino said:
rofl... *looks at your location*

You missed the irony in the proposition, I'm affraid... :biggrin:
 
  • #30
Pengwuino said:
rofl... *looks at your location*

Pengwuino, my friend, this is my favourite post of yours. It's very ironic that someone from France would talk about invasions, or maybe it's not, I mean they have been invaded so many times, maybe they have an affliction with it.

We are not interested in military hegemony in the subcontinental region, we take up arms when our sovereignty is being violated.

You missed the irony in the proposition, I'm affraid...

hmmm...
 

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