OK! Here’s the thing. As much as I like going to weddings and other family functions or gatherings and as much as I like the color and the culture, there are certain things that I am most certainly uncomfortable with. And at the top of the list are the 

1. Annoying aunties!

We know them. They catch hold of you and go, “Haww!!Look at you. You have grown so big. You were this little when I saw you”. And all this while pulling your cheek or patting your hand!! *weird eyes*. This would lead to the interview you would probably give about a hundred more times before you reach home. They’ll ask about your studies, your college/school and if we are doing well . Also, meanwhile checking out all the jewellery you wore is a sign that she is qualified as an annoying aunty!

2. The Non- Dancers/the Baraatis

There is always that one chacha or mama who loves to dance but seriously cannot!! And of all the possible steps, the only one they would choose is the Naagin. They are so talented that they can match this step to any kind of beat. They get so hyper and involved, that they clean the entire floor doing that single number. And do not get me started on all the other weird moves. It’s like a freakin’ cobra with Parkinson’s. ;p;p

3. The Glamour Gang!

This gang has the most perfectly over-dressed girls/women for any party. Either it is the extreme desire to show off or the great lack of dressing sense. They are extremely glittery in a way that your eyes burn or just too simple or bland. Ofcourse , who am I to comment on someone’s choice of dressing and also I am no fashion guru, but these guys have to just stop thinking that they are the perfectly dressed ones . “Girls, you aint’ turnin’ heads for that piece of cloth!!”   *ouch*

4.   The Buffet-Masters

Wow! I have a lot to speak about them. These people come to the weddings just for the food. The moment the counter opens, these people would be found nowhere else but there. They make sure that they taste each and every item that is being served. And they eat like they have been hungry for like 4 days and had nothing but air.
 

Also in this buffet-system, it’s extremely irritating when people stand right before the table. What the hell? How do you think I have to go and serve myself food. Even I am exhausted looking and commenting at everything. I am hungry too. If you can please move your body from there I will try to feed myself.

Everybody comes in to the dining hall at once. There is so much chaos. A big group of people stand in a single place. So once you serve yourselves, you’ll have to pass these people and come to the other side, if you want to find a place to stand and eat. Oh boy!! The struggle to get past them is so real!! With plates clinking against each other and also against you! Your desperate attempts to avoid the sambhar on your plate from falling makes it even more difficult. Later when you successfully pass through and feel like the king of the world , you realise that you forgot to put papad .*face palm*…..That feeling, I swear! Because sambhar goes with papad. No papad, no sambhar. It’s not the same experience you see.

People are strange. They are all different out there. You get to meet each type at one place. Family functions. They are so much fun. That is why maybe I like going to gatherings. I get to see some variety of exhibits ;p

These are the ones, I have constantly observed in any party.. I know there are loads more.

Consider this as just Part 1. If you have observed other types, Do comment below!

-Sanjana Kunde