不知道印度國家自己人是怎麼看待自己的各種行為，反正在外人眼裡，這個國家自然是充滿奇葩的一個國度，經常會出現很多讓人摸不著頭腦的行為，也為我們提供了豐富的笑料。對印度最初的印象，還是停留在一輛摩托車上足足掛了七八個，火車內外密密麻麻的人群。還有那不怎麼幹淨的恆河水，著實賺足了全世界人民的眼球。在美版知乎Quora上，印度網友卻提問道：為什麼中國人總是不能充分理解印度和印度人呢？這引起海外網友的關注和熱議，我們看看他們的觀點。
When I read the questions and comments about India on the Chinese Internet, I think the Chinese do not know Indian people very well. Many people are discussing that Indians use their hands to go to the toilet and eat. Women are always in danger, and the government is too poor to make progress. But I want to share some ideas based on my experience here.
當我讀到中國網際網路上關於印度的問題和評論時，我認為中國人不太了解印度人。很多人都在討論印度人用雙手上廁所和進食，女性時時處於危險之中，國家太貧窮政府卻不思進取等等，但我想根據我在這裡的經驗分享一些想法。
Most of the problems stem from culture shock. When I was in India, I found some things difficult to understand, but not every Indian behaved strangely. But I got these relatively general views from the experience of some Indian friends and colleagues:
大部分問題源於文化衝擊。當我在印度時，我發現有些東西很難理解，不過，並不是每個印度人都舉止怪異。但我從一些印度朋友和同事的經驗中得到了這些相對籠統的看法：
1. Indians never speak frankly!
1.印度人從不直話直說！
When they say "later", "wait a minute", "next weekend" and so on, you know that this is basically impossible. Even if they put forward a travel plan, you don't know whether they will go until you come to confirm with them at the last moment. They won't tell you they won't go unless you confirm with them several times, because they may change their mind at the last minute, because they can't get up in the morning.
當他們說「晚點」、「等一分鐘」、「下周末」等時，你就知道這事基本上辦不成了。即使他們自己提出了一個旅行計劃，你也不知道他們是否真的會去，直到你在最後一刻來和他們確認。他們不會告訴你他們不會去，除非你和他們確認幾次，因為他們可能在最後一分鐘改變主意，因為他們早上起不來。
Once I asked my colleague for help, and he agreed, but it was very vague. When I asked him for the third time, I told him that if you don't want to, you can say no. He still said that he would help me, but he would not do so until two months later, when I was about to leave India, when I no longer needed help. They always say they are lazy or have no time, but this gives me a feeling that they really don't want to help.
有一次我向同事朋友求助，他答應了，但非常含糊。當我第三次向他詢問時，我告訴他，如果你不想，你可以說不。他仍然說他會幫助我，但要等到兩個月後，當我即將離開印度時，他才會這樣做，那時我就不再需要幫助了。他們總是說自己很懶或者沒有時間，但這給我一種感覺，他們真的不想幫忙。
They told me that it was difficult for them to refuse others. But for the Chinese, if we need to plan in advance, things will become much simpler. Generally speaking, the Chinese will not break their promises. If they have agreed to a plan but cannot go temporarily, we will inform the other party in advance and apologize. The two countries have very different ways of dealing with people.
他們告訴我，對他們來說，他們很難拒絕別人。但對於中國人來說，如果我們需要事先計劃，事情就會變得簡單的多。一般來說，中國人不會違背承諾。如果他們之前同意了一個計劃但臨時不能去，我們會提前通知對方，並表示抱歉。兩國待人接物的方式大相逕庭。
2. India 5 minutes=1 hour? Half a day? Will it never happen?
2.在印度5分鐘=1小時？半天？還是永遠？
They are always late. For work, this depends on the type of company or work culture, but in many cases, lateness usually occurs. The only special late experience I experienced was missing the train.
他們總是遲到。對於工作來說，這取決於公司類型或工作文化，但在很多情況下，遲到通常都會發生。我唯一經歷的特殊遲到經歷是沒趕上火車。
Perhaps time is more precious in China? I don't like wasting each other's time. In my work, because I doubt whether my Indian colleagues have completed the corresponding tasks, I always need to check the progress one day in advance to ensure the project progress.
也許時間在中國更寶貴？我不喜歡浪費彼此的時間。在工作中由於我懷疑我的印度同事是否完成相應的任務，我總是需要提前一天檢查進展，以確保項目進度。
3. Dancers in nature, Indians can dance on any occasion.
3.大自然中的舞者，印度人可以在任何場合跳舞。
Personally, I like their dance very much. It's a way to express emotions. Every Indian seems to be a dancer in nature! I had this impression before I came to India. I know it from many Indian movies.
就我個人而言，我非常喜歡他們的舞蹈，這是一種表達情感的方式，每個印度人似乎都是大自然中的舞者！我來印度之前就已經有了這種印象。我從很多印度電影中就知道了。
It's hard to understand the implicit Chinese people who don't dance even in clubs, because we think that if you dance in public, you will attract many people's attention. Square dance is very popular in China as a form of exercise for the elderly. But you won't see us dancing for fun at the party. You can try to let Chinese people dance at the party, otherwise you won't even see them in the dancing crowd. But Indians can dance anytime and anywhere. Everyone can dance together at family gatherings, friend gatherings, and colleague office gatherings.
對於即使在俱樂部也不怎麼跳舞的含蓄的中國人來說，這很難理解，因為我們認為如果你在公共場合跳舞，你會吸引很多人的目光。廣場舞作為老年人的一種鍛鍊方式在中國很流行。但你不會看到我們在派對上跳舞取樂。（你可以嘗試讓中國人在晚會上跳舞，否則你甚至不會在跳舞的人群中看到他們）。但印度人可以隨時隨地起舞。家庭聚會、朋友聚會、同事辦公室聚會，每個人都可以一起跳舞。
4. Henghe River and eating with hands.
4.恆河水和用手吃飯。
Most Chinese think Indians eat with their hands. But eating by hand seems to be an ancient tradition. Personally, after living in India for a period of time, I fully understand, but it is difficult for my Chinese friends to stop laughing at eating with their hands. Many people eat street food or sometimes do not wash their hands at home. But the problem is, there are too many occasions where you need to eat with your hands because of the characteristics of Indian cuisine. However, it had no effect on their stomachs.
大多數中國人認為印度人用手吃飯。但用手吃飯似乎是一個古老的傳統。就我個人而言，在印度生活了一段時間後，我完全理解，但很難讓我的中國朋友不再嘲笑用手吃飯。很多人在吃街頭食品或有時在家裡不洗手。但問題是，有太多的場合因為印度菜的製作特點，你需要用手吃。不過，這對他們的胃沒什麼影響。
5. Arranged marriage.
5.包辦婚姻。
This has happened in China, but it is not much now. Chinese people are relatively free to choose their husbands or wives. Parents do not need to spend too much energy to help their children until they feel that their children are incapable.
這在中國曾經發生過，但現在已經不多了。中國人選擇丈夫或妻子相對自由。父母不需要花費太多的精力去幫助孩子，直到他們覺得自己的孩子沒有能力。
When my Indian roommate was about to get married, I wanted to know how she ensured that this person was the right person for the rest of her life through some dating. Only then did I know that this was a forced arrangement at home, and she had no choice.
當我的印度室友在快要結婚時，我想知道她如何通過一些約會來確保這個人是她餘生的合適人選，才知道這是家裡強制安排的，她沒有選擇權。
6. Men can use the toilet anywhere, but women have no toilet.
6.男人可以在任何地方如廁，但女人沒有衛生間。
To be exact, I have seen several times in Chandigarh when men were convenient by the wall. But I didn't expect that I would see this in Delhi, or even Mumbai. My friend lives in a poor family in Jaipur, but she can't find a toilet at home. (This is not the case in many other cities, perhaps Jaipur is not so developed.) Although I learned this from the film Toilet later. But this is still surprising to many of my friends.
準確地說，我在昌迪加爾見過幾次男人在牆邊方便。但我沒想到我也會在德里，甚至孟買看到這一幕。我的朋友住在齋浦爾的一個貧困家庭，但她在家裡找不到廁所。（這在許多其他城市都不是這樣，也許齋浦爾沒有那麼發達）儘管我後來通過電影《廁所英雄》了解了這一點。但這對我的許多朋友來說仍然令人驚訝。
High caste Indians are very rich. They employ many maids, cooks, cleaning women, etc.
高種姓的印度人很有錢，他們雇了很多女傭、廚師、清潔女工等。
My family was surprised at the good living conditions in my friend's home. This is not common in China because it is too expensive. Cleaning the house is not a big deal for everyone. The family mainly employs a nanny or takes care of the elderly and children, or provides cleaning services once a year. Otherwise, there is no need to hire someone to cook. I was also surprised that some of my Indian friends never wash their own clothes.
我的家人對我朋友家的良好生活條件感到驚訝。在中國，這種情況並不常見，因為它太貴了。打掃家裡對每個人來說都不是什麼大事。家庭主要僱傭保姆或照顧老人孩子，或者每年一次清潔服務。否則，就不必僱人做飯了。我也很驚訝，我的一些印度朋友從不自己洗衣服。
8. Motorcycle parade on Republic Day.
8.共和國日的摩托車遊行。
My Chinese friends asked me to ask Indians this question, because when this question was put on Chinese social media, it was really interesting for most Chinese people. We do not understand why Indians perform "acrobatics" on this special, important and serious day. In our view, this should be a day to demonstrate military strength.
我的中國朋友讓我問印度人這個問題，因為當這個問題被放到中國的社交媒體上時，對大多數中國人來說真的很有趣。我們不明白為什麼印度人會在這個特殊、重要和嚴肅的日子上演「雜技」表演。在我們看來，這應該是展示軍事力量的一天。
9. With blankets, people can sleep anywhere.
9.帶著毯子，人們可以在任何地方睡覺。
As far as I can remember, bus stations and railway stations. But at Sri Lanka's airport, people also sleep everywhere, which also shocked me. However, there are homeless people in any country, and it is rare for Indians to go with the flow.
據我記憶所及，汽車站、火車站。但在斯里蘭卡機場，人們也到處睡覺，這也讓我感到震驚，但流浪漢哪個國家都有，像印度人這樣隨遇而安的還是少見。
All these have left a deep impression on me and made me think a lot. It may be for personal reasons, so I hope I won't offend Indians here. If you have different opinions, please discuss with me.
這些都給我留下了深刻的印象，讓我思考了很多。可能是個人原因，所以我希望我不會在這裡冒犯印度人。如果你有不同的意見，歡迎與我討論。
India and China have a long history, perhaps the most complex ancient cultural countries. In fact, I really doubt whether the Chinese people know too much about Indians or not. So let's make a statement on each FAQ. I'm sorry to offend anyone, because I just want to state the facts:
印度和中國都有悠久的歷史，也許是最複雜的文化古國，事實上，我真的懷疑中國人是否對印度人了解得太多，或者一點都不了解。所以，讓我們就每個常見問題陳述一下，我很抱歉可能冒犯的任何人，因為我只想陳述事實：
Some of the most common problems on the Internet in China:
一些在中國網際網路上最常見的問題：
1. Why can Indian trains carry so many people?
1.為什麼印度火車可以搭載那麼多人？
2. Why do Indians seem to dislike China the most?
2.為什麼印度人似乎最不喜歡中國？
3. Why do international enterprises set up in so many places in India always seem to be trapped by the Indian government?
3.為什麼在印度的這麼多地方設立的國際企業似乎總是難逃被印度政府截留資金的下場？
4. Why is India's infrastructure construction so bad?
4.為什麼印度的基礎設施建設如此糟糕？
5. Why are Indians so proud of their democracy and opposition to communism, while India's economy is not as developed as that of socialist China?
5.為什麼印度人對自己的民主和反對共產主義如此自豪，而印度經濟卻不如社會主義的中國發達？
6. What is the conflict between India and Pakistan and why? What happened?
6.印度和巴基斯坦之間的衝突是什麼，為什麼？怎麼搞的？
There are also some things that make Chinese people speechless:
還有一些讓中國人無語的事情：
1. What's the significance of dancing and singing in a 3-6 hour Bollywood movie?
1.在3-6個小時的寶萊塢電影中跳舞和唱歌有什麼意義？
In the picture: dozens of soldiers ride a motorcycle, just like in a circus. What does this mean for military development?
圖中：幾十名士兵騎著一輛摩托車，就像在馬戲團一樣。這對軍事發展有什麼意義？
3. Rape crimes are too many and often occur. Sometimes the victims may be goats or lizards.
3.強姦罪太多，而且經常發生，有時受害者可能是山羊或蜥蜴。
4. Why can a train pass through the market center without fear of accidents?
4.為什麼一列火車可以穿過集市中央，不怕發生事故嗎？
5. Why do Indians have a unique body odor?
5.為什麼印度人有獨特的體味？
Again, if any of the above offends anyone, I apologize. But I think many of them are prejudices caused by ignorance and arrogance. Frankly speaking, the Indian people are very friendly, hardworking and have a great culture and prosperity in history. But sometimes from the perspective of modern western standards, Indians or Chinese are not good models in many cases. But honestly, who cares, why should anyone be measured by Western values or standards? In fact, I want to go to India to see a lot of things. Although to be honest, I am a little afraid of the rumors of sexual assault on the streets of India. After all, this is not groundless. Maybe I am also the ignorant person.
再次聲明，如果以上任何一點冒犯了任何人，我深表歉意。但我認為其中許多是由於無知和傲慢而產生的偏見。坦率地說，印度人民非常友好，工作努力，在歷史上有著偉大的文化和繁榮。只是有時從現代西方標準的角度來看，印度人或中國人在很多情況下都不是好榜樣。但老實說，誰在乎，為什麼要用西方的價值觀或標準來衡量任何人？事實上，我想去印度看很多東西，儘管老實說，我有點害怕印度街頭的性侵傳聞，畢竟這不是空穴來風，也許我也是那個無知的人。
Greetings to all Indian people.
向所有印度人民致以問候。
These are mainly some answers to our Chinese friends.
這主要是針對我們中國朋友的一些回答。
Yes, Indians eat with their hands. However, they always wash their hands with soap before and after eating. We also gargle before and after eating.
是的，印度人用手吃飯。但是，他們總是在吃飯前後用肥皂洗手。我們也會在吃飯前後漱口。
I have never seen any Chinese, European or American wash their hands or gargle before or after eating.
我從未見過任何中國人、歐洲人或美國人在吃飯之前或之後洗手或漱口。
For the above reasons, we Indians find it interesting that the Chinese think they are "cleaner" in their eating habits than we are.
出於上述原因，我們印度人覺得有趣的是，中國人認為他們在飲食習慣上比我們更「乾淨」。
So is the toilet. We wash our hips with water, not cloth, paper, stone or chopsticks. After work, we wash our hands with soap.
廁所也是如此。我們用水洗屁股，不是布、紙、石頭或筷子。工作結束後，我們用肥皂洗手。
In other words, after coming out of the toilet, Indians' buttocks are the cleanest.
換句話說，從廁所里出來後，印度人的屁股是最乾淨的。
We find it interesting that Chinese and Westerners excrete in beautiful white toilets. But when they left the toilet, they were not as clean as Indians!
我們覺得有趣的是，中國人和西方人在漂亮的白色廁所里排泄。但他們離開廁所的時候，還沒有印度人乾淨！
India is a noisy democratic country. Every Indian has his/her own opinion and they are very careful about their country.
印度是一個喧鬧的民主國家，每一個印度人都有自己的看法，他/她們對自己的國家都很用心。
We find it interesting that Chinese people always imagine how good they have become under the current system. It is incredible that they should be proud of their shiny cities and cheap plastic products built with hard labor.
我們覺得有趣的是，中國人總是想像自己在當前制度下變得有多好，他們為表面光鮮亮麗的城市和用辛勤勞動力建造的廉價塑料製品值得驕傲，多麼的不可思議。
I apologize for any unintentional offense!
對任何無意中所產生的冒犯表示歉意！
Historically, geography has played the biggest role. Due to the Himalayas, it is difficult to pass between China and India. Please remember that the public has been able to travel by air for less than 20 years, but it is still limited to the relatively wealthy class even now.
從歷史上看，地理扮演了最大的角色。由於喜馬拉雅山脈，中國和印度之間的通行很困難。請記住，大眾可以乘坐飛機旅行的時間還不到二十年，可甚至現在仍然局限於相對富裕的階層。
Therefore, the cultural connection between India and China is weaker than that between India and the Arab world.
因此，印度和中國之間的文化聯繫比印度和阿拉伯世界之間的聯繫弱。
In general, Indians have a rather narrow view of other countries, except for the British and American cultures they contact through the common language (English), which is due to some superficial sense of cultural superiority.
總的來說，印度人對其他國家的看法相當狹隘，除了他們通過共同語言（英語）接觸的英美文化，這是因為某種膚淺的文化優越感。
"If you despise another culture, you can't really appreciate its essence." This sentence applies to the people of China and India.
「如果你對另一種文化充滿鄙視，你就無法真正欣賞它們的精髓。」這句話適用於中印兩國人民。