Great Indian Family..

Indians, by nature, are very much attached to their respective families. From very early age, value of family is ingrained in the hearts and minds of each and every Indian. We love to stick together as a closely knit unit. However, when this love takes the form of a fetish, then unknowingly or (knowingly) we create problems for others.

Have we ever thought, why there is so much rush at the railway platforms or airports? Amongst other factors, the "Great Indian Family" is to be blamed!! Irrespective of the number of people making the trip actually, the number of well-wishers and attendants outnumber them at any given point of time... it does cause mayhem and confusion however who cares as long as the family is sticking together...

Last week, I visited a friend of mine at one of the upmarket hospitals; she was admiited there for a surgery. Post surgery, it was confusion time for the doctors and support staff as they had some tough time handling "The Family". One of the junior doctors jokingly said that the surgery was far more easier than handling the "caring family".

Even ATMs are not spared; I have seen an instance when a family of six, entered the ATM premises to take out cash. Being objected by the guard, every one replied in unison - "can't you see, we are Family!!"(by the way, their pet dog also went inside)

Long live the Indian Family...