In this podcast episode we discussed our many experiences with culture shock and cringe-worthy moments after immigrating to Canada.

We couldn't help but laugh as we recalled times like standing too close to people while in line at Tim Hortons or constantly being asked about our cricket skills. It was entertaining to share stories of mistakenly speaking the wrong South Asian language with colleagues or facing assumptions based on our appearances. 🥺

Throughout, we highlighted how stereotypes exist on both sides but emphasized embracing our own identities rather than worrying too much what others think.

All in all, it was an insightful yet humorous conversation about navigating different cultural norms. 🖖🏽

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Show Links

1. https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/canada-17

Other notes:

1. ‘oh I have worked with Pakistanis before they are great people’

2. : 'Oh you're from Bangladesh? But your English is so good!'
   i'm like bro i'm versed in English grammar, essay-writing, and literature, you can barely spell 🤦‍♂️ - Yawar

   1. Same for me, “Oh you speak such good english” - Mahwish when I first came to Canada and was being evaluated for english and Math.

3. oh another hilarious one. i used to work in an office with white ladies. one day they were talking about dating and said that white girls were scared of dating brown guys because they might be forced to go to his home country and raise their kids there. i'm like, you're describing the plot of the movie Not Without My Daughter, starring Sally Field as an American woman and the British actor Alfred Molina as her tyrannical Iranian husband lol - Yawar

4. Chai Tea or Naan Bread

5. Less of a cringy thing people say but one I do - if someone is from a cricket playing country, I want to know if they are into cricket and talk about it.

Culture Shock

1. How to handle work

2. Understanding white speak

3. Standing too close in line

4. South Asian language negotiation