Is it rude if im speaking urdu in Bangladesh?
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Question by I want 100% correct answers only: Is it rude if im speaking urdu in Bangladesh?
Hello. Im booking my ticket to Bangladesh and already have my visa.
Are most people there muslim? If i speak urdu in Bangladesh would they be offended?
If i dont have a religion would it be ok for me to say that in Bangladesh or if i said i was a muslim would that be better?
Do they like americans? Is it safe living in the poor areas and are most people in the slums there good people?
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3 Responses to Is it rude if im speaking urdu in Bangladesh?
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1) Yes, they’re going to be offended. One of the main reasons Bangladeshis went to war against Pakistan was so they could speak their language. And the war was in 1971, so it wasn’t that long ago. At least, my parents remember it.
2) Yes, most people are Muslim, but Bengali people are secular and liberal. I’m atheist, and as long as you try not to provoke people, if you say you don’t pray or are irreligious, people won’t give you any trouble. If you’re Pakistani, people might assume you’re Muslim by your nationality, but really — being Muslim isn’t a novelty for people, and they have their own lives to live. Stay respectful and you’ll get respect in kind.
3) Yes, they are one of the few countries in Asia that consistently are pro-American. Most of them dream of emigrating to Britain or the US, and America is a major aid donor to the country.
4) No, it probably isn’t safe in the poor areas, although I’m sure people in the slums are good (but hardworking and hungry). Stay vigilant, because people need money to eat.
Feminazi
January 16, 2013 at 11:07 am
First of all, welcome in Bangladesh. The weather now is one of the best you can find here. Temp is minimum at 17°C at night to maximum 30°C in daytime. It will be cooling off gradually till February. The humidity is 57% in morning and 67% at night.
It is not rude if you speak Urdu in Bangladesh. But try to have modesty and people would love to help you out of their way. I saw a few rude brats from Pakistan who are not as well behaved as their Indian counterpart, earning some raised eyebrows when they start showing off. We have lots of Urdu speaking Biharis among us and they do speak their mother tongue when talking within themselves.
About 85% of us are Muslims, but we are not as fanatic as the Afghan Talibans. However, if you do not have a religion then better keep that ‘secret’ within yourself. Here people believe in Almighty in any religion, be it Islam, Hindu, Christean or the Buddhists. When you would announce that you are an atheist then chances are that you may be viewed a bit ‘differently’, but not as outcast though!
It is frown upon the thought in Bangladesh that anyone once was a Muslim then reverted to anything else. I suggest do not pretend what you are not, like don’t say that you are Muslim if you don’t believe it yourself. However, if you were born a Muslim then you may keep your original name and belief till the time you don’t need it. But that doesn’t mean you speak about your religion or orientation to curry favor. Sorry if it was rude but let’s not divulge unnecessary truth of information.
We in Bangladesh like to pally with “White” people like any other country in South Asia. The British & Americans are considered to be nice people since they can bee seen on our TV on regular basis and also we love the Caucasians in general. However, if you have origin from south Asia and having U.S. passport then the magnitude of ‘respect’ may slide a few notch downwards!
It is not safe for you to live in the poor areas since the security of your money and life may be compromised by people who are there to pry on the ‘victims’, like minors and girls and innocent looking travelers who would dare go to slum areas without any local escort or buddy. However, majority people in the slums are indeed good people, lacking money and education to come and live in decent places.
Wish your stay here is comfortable and memorable too.
~DrighRoad
January 16, 2013 at 11:36 am
Well i am not sure it depand people to people some might not like it some might like it. Very hard to say
Dave
January 16, 2013 at 12:13 pm