Seven unique characterstics of Delhi

I am quite upset about the end of this festival. I have had a great time writing and reading. But today, I don’t feel like writing at all. Keeping in mind that this is the last post for the festival I decided to go a little expressive about the city I have come to love even after its unique characterstics that amuse me.

This is a personal list, so I hope I am not offending anyone.

1. Over dressed up people – Be it a wedding or a walk around Greater Kailash market. I have never felt over dressed in Delhi. My little make up or big earrings are easily suppressed by girls in flamboyant clothing, high heels and actress like make up. I have never understood why they do it and how they manage to do it.

2. VIP entry only places – Nightclubs, gym, spa and a whole list of place which are members only/VIP guests only. The point I am making here is – Delhi’s craze for such places. A simple place, advertising that it is open by invites only and the entire Delhi is interested.

3. Political connection – From my neighbor next door to the man I met in metro, everyone seems to have at least one political connection. Do you think I should find one too?

4. Cars and watches – I believe Delhi has the maximum number of car sale and watch sale. I don’t know if there is a connection, but reportedly they both are excellent “show off” material. Not to forget the new add on to list – mobile phones.

5. Louis Vuitton –The number of Louis Vuitton I have seen in Delhi (be it fake or original) I haven’t seen it anywhere. I wish I could copy the accent of Louis Vuitton of the aunties around me on the blog.

6. Daaru – (Alcohol) Whiskey – I am yet to understand Delhi’s love for drinking and bragging about drinking. I always thought it was taboo to discuss your drinking habits till I reached Delhi. Oh man, Delhi loves to talk about how much they can drink.

7. Chicken – Or should I call it chickan in true Delhi style. Having turned vegetarian after being a non-veg for four years I often state that I did so because of the overdose of chicken everywhere. I have read nutritional value of fish and red meat over chicken, but no. We dilliwalas love our tandoori chicken.

I have lived in all metros of India and each has its unique characteristics. But Delhi has something of a different league. I can actually write a second list of things that I find surprising/annoying/interesting about Delhi but for now, I end it here and leave it to you to add in comment section.

I am taking part in The Write Tribe Festival of Words 1st - 7th September 2013. 

Read the post from Day 6 - Seven blogs bookmarked on my internet browser