Namaste doston! 🙏
Hope you’re all doing mast mast today!
I have come across something funny in one of those books I have read about in the past few years back and it prompt me to share this about indian citizen.
Asking why every Indian I’ve met says “Bas 5 minutes, and somehow that 5 minutes turns into 50 minutes, or even a full day.
I remember my Indian friend Rahul telling me once, “Aree bhai, I’m just reaching in 5 minutes.” That guy didn't move an inch I swear, I was standing under the sun waiting like a roasted samosa waiting for him.
Another time, aunty from next door told me, “Beta, lunch is almost ready, just 5 minutes turn more One hour later, I had a full thali with roti, sabzi, rice, daal, sweet, and 3 rounds of chai stomach full. I didn’t complain though the food was super tasty. But “5 minutes”? Maybe on Indian Standard Time (IST) – which honestly stands for "Indian Stretchable Time" very funny.
Don’t get me wrong, I love how relaxed and chilled in India are. Life is not about being in a rush all the time. But I have learned that in India, “just now”, “coming in 5 mins”, and “on the way” can all mean, “Wait, not even started yet.”
Even weddings in India are like this Invitation will says 7 PM. You show up at 7 PM empty hall. Show up at 9 PM people are still fixing the lights. Show up at 11 PM now it’s getting lit. This is common to Nigerians too.
But honestly, that’s what makes India so full of life and lively to the people, the food, the stories, the drama, the chai (most common)breaks every 10 minutes it’s all part of the fun.
So next time someone in India tells you “just 5 minutes”, bring a book, water bottle, and maybe a snack. Because chances are, you’re going to be there for a while or better still find something doing.
Dhanyavaad for reading, doston!
Let's talk in the comments section Have you ever been a victim of the “5-minute” promise? Let’s laugh and fun together.
