16 Things Everyone Needs To Stop Saying To People From North-East India

    Yes, I am Indian. No, I am not a Chinese food item.

    1. "Wait.... what? You're from India??? No way!"

    2. "Come on, tell me the truth. Are you Chinese or Nepali?"

    3. "Meh, you all look the same to me."

    4. "Wait a second! I think I remember you from Chak De India."

    5. "Damn, your name is so strange. Why is your name so freakin' weird?"

    6. "Can I just call you chowmein instead?"

    7. "Or maybe I'll call you Bahadur! Hahahahahaha!"

    8. "So do you eat momos for breakfast, lunch and dinner?"

    9. "Can you do your tribal dance for me?"

    10. “I’ve heard north-eastern girls are suuuuper easy. They are, aren’t they?”

    11. "Do you understand Hindi movies without subtitles?"

    12. "Hey dude, I bet you want to be just like Baichung Bhutia when you grow up."

    13. "Hey girl, I bet you want to be just like Mary Kom when you grow up."

    14. "You need to give me a crash course in kung-fu."

    15. "You came to the big city to study? Bet you got in through the sports quota."

    16. "Hey, chinki!"

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