If These Are The 11 Things That Annoy You, You Must Be From Delhi

We may not show it all the time, but there are many things that annoy a Delhiite. It’s not blissful ignorance that makes us this way. Some of it is the automatic assumption that people will find some way to deal with it, find a jugaad; another reason could be that some days a Delhiite just doesn’t want to deal with things they know won’t change anytime soon. Somewhere between these two things, we seem like we’ve got it all figured out but the truth spills out some time or other. The space below is an attempt at understanding matters — from funny to downright serious — that perhaps we won’t miss that much if one day they were to suddenly disappear.

Here’s what annoys a Delhiite:

1. Road rage

Seriously people. Calm the f*ck down. We’re not going get where we’re going any sooner if this is the moment you decide to pick an argument with me. 

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2. Autowallahs and the barely alive meters they drive around with

If you’re driving an auto, please keep one that has a functioning meter. I don’t especially look forward to half an hour of haggling.

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3. “Bhaiyaaa…” No. That’s not how Delhi people talk

That’s how we all talk when addressing strangers. It’s almost a term of endearment. Nothing to judge here.

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4. ..that Delhi is the rape capital of India

Delhi might have the largest number of reported rape cases in the country but something’s amiss here. This doesn’t mean rapes aren’t taking place elsewhere in the country, and neither does it automatically make other cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru safer. The sad truth remains: women have yet to feel safe, be it any part of the country.

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5. Hot/warm paani in golgappas

Why? Just. Why?

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6. People who have no sense of personal space

There’s no saving your soul if you have enter a queue.

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7. Baraats that have no qualms about blocking traffic

No, go on. Take your own time.

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8. Showoffs and their exclusive behaviour

“Patta hai mera baap kaun hai?” Nope. Don’t care.

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9. Packed metros

…because god forbid you have a life, or work.

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10. Weather. Extreme weather. All year round

Why is it so hot? Why is it so cold? Why is it raining so much? These are some of the frequently asked questions that confirm the fact.

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11. Parking. Rather the lack thereof

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What things do you think should be on the list? 

With inputs from Dilliwallahs.