Cultural shock!

Brat in Kerala (BIK)
BIK:Why people using ambella (umbrella) with no rain?
Mama:Bcos of the heat
BIK:Why Lakshmi aunty sit on floor and eat?
Mama:I dont know
BIK:Why people wear no shirt (this one at the temple)
Mama:Its too hot.
BIK:Why everyone take shoes off (this one at a doctor's office)
Mama:To not dirty the office
BIK:But it is allely (already) very dirty!!!
Mama:Thats why we didnt take our shoes off!!!

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