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person was absolutely right: Indian women got me out of situations
with calm ferocity, each and every time. They would
tell the guy(s) to f*** off and made sure they delivered me to
safety. This has happened across India, and I urge you to consider
this if shit ever hits the fan (it shouldn't).
Some things to note, from anecdotal experiences (all of
this has happened to me):
• A generalization: you will probably find South India very
safe compared to north India. If interested, ask some locals
on their opinions on why that is. My experience is
just that in south India people are more reserved and less
taken by the idea of anything foreign.
• Many people in India are unable to comprehend why you
should want to do that. Many of my friends there who
come from privileged backgrounds are not even given the
opportunity to travel alone the same way I did. Most of
their parents thought I was mad, and thought their country
extremely unsafe. I think as a foreigner, one is held
to a different set of standards, and you can see India in a
completely different way. Don't be put off or scared by stories
of other people's opinions. Discover India for yourself
and never be afraid of her. There's a lot to learn.
• You will be asked endless questions about your personal
life. What is your good name, what is your country, how
old are you, are you married, how many children do you
have, do you like India, what is your native place, how
much money you make, and can you help them get a job
in your native place. Be friendly, be open to making stuff
up ("the correct/expected answers") if you like. It doesn't
really matter. But do not take this personally: this stuff is
expected, considered good form, and not intrusive at all.
They will also want you to send their regards to your parents,
who they haven't and will never meet, just keep it all
in good faith. Friendliness takes you far in India.
• An unpleasant quirk of traveling as a lone female: this is
a strange, not very nice thing but you will find out that in
some places, some local men will assume because you are
a foreigner, you are willing and able to have sex with them
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