Some Random Person (henceforth known as SRP): Are you from India?

Me: Yes I am actually.

SRP: Wow! You actually speak English!

Me: Yes! And we have running water and electricity and paved roads too! (Only in my head though)

 

SRP: Are you from India?

Me: Yes I am actually.

SRP: You know when I was in Rajasthan in 1986…

Me: Yes India is short for Rajasthan. The other states are all not part of the country at all you know. (Again only in my head)

 

And more recently

SRP: Are you from India?

Me: Yes I am actually.

SRP: Damn shame about those toilets in the Commonwealth Games Village.

Me: …….