What has The Commonwealth Games taught us about India?

[public school boy]

Good or bad advert for India?

 

[Commander]

It's a dump. But I knew that already.

Amazing place though.

 

[Everest]

They talk funny

 

[Lady Whistledown]

What would any sporting event teach you about any country?

India has it's problems, which are plain for all to see, but I (against my own expectations perhaps) loved it when I went there last year. I'd go back.

 

[Gully]

Reminded me why it is close to the top of my list of countries to visit.

 

[macky]

lovely country to visit
not sure they should be trusted be big sports events though

 

[auschr]

shit dick

 

[Simster]

Never been, and I guess that going to a place is always the best way to make your mind up.

These Games have done little to dispel anything that trusted friends and family say about the place though, good and bad.

 

[Titanic]

lovely country to visit
not sure they should be trusted be big sports events though

or running IT and admin services for most of our major banks, insurance companies, government, NHS, you name it ??

 

[the hitman]

Watching 'An Idiot Abroad' and seeing the problems they have had with the games has confirmed to me that i shall never visit India

 

[Art Vs Science]

They are no good at bridge!

 

[SurreySeagulls]

Their heads wobble when they talk

 

[philsussex]

Went to Goa. Complete dump. But I loved the dump and will definitely go back.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

BBC News - Delhi Commonwealth Games top 10 memorable moments

 

[MikeySmall]

Their heads wobble when they talk

They do this to show that they come in peace. Its not just a twitch.

 

[Marc]

that they like appearing in Indian Jones movies

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

The whole thing was like an extended School sports day. I mean the winner of the Women's 5000 metres was 1 min 40 seconds off the World record and ran the first 400 metres in 84 seconds !.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

They do this to show that they come in peace. Its not just a twitch.

Well I never:

Question: Why Do Indians Wobble Their Head?
Answer: The most common use of the often bewildering Indian head wobble is to respond in the affirmative. It's also used as a sign that what's being said is understood. Other situations where you're likely to encounter a head wobble include:

* As an alternative to "thank you", which is not commonly said in India.
* To acknowledge someone's presence. This can be particularly useful if you see someone you know across the street but can't shout out to them.
* As a gesture of kindness or benevolence, for example, if someone sits down next to you on the train.

 

[Elvis]

The whole thing was like an extended School sports day. I mean the winner of the Women's 5000 metres was 1 min 40 seconds off the World record and ran the first 400 metres in 84 seconds !.

Agreed! the standard was SHITE!!!

How come the jamaicans never bother to turn up for the sprints, I thought at one point The Isle of wight might top the medal table.

 

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Their heads wobble when they talk

quality!!

Got to say 'dlike to visit though.
, and not just ecause of my penchant for bhangramuff