People from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand refer to themselves as 'Hum' whereas people from other parts refer to themselves as 'Main'. Technically, i.e, when written on a paper, "main" is correct. When spoken, it's the local 'hindi' that takes precedence. Therefore both are equally correct when spoken. But I have noticed that "Hum" people refer themselves as "Main" when talking to "Main" people. It is simply a case of inferiority complex.
Referring to themselves as "Hum" shows that people from these areas are broad minded, inclusive, think beyond themselves and always think about a plural population. Hence the term "Hum". Whereas "Main' people are self centric, and their thoughts begin and end at themselves. Hence the singular reference "Main".
Ideally, I would make other people talk my way. But at least one should not give up on his/her mannerism that one inhibits from his local environment.
So in keeping with the above theory, I have decided not to change my speaking habits. And urge all hailing from 'our' area to do the same.
3 comments:
Very inspiring !
Marvellous !
bhose DK , should have put a link to a thesaurus below the post , couldn't get many words. Good Work though , very patriotic indeed .
Karunga Zaroor , bhale hi ULFA Mujhe Gooliyo se bhoon de . Jai Jharkhand Chila Chila Ke , shaheed hunga .
hum bole the. hum bole. hum bolenge.
hum kiye the. hum kiye. hum karenge.
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