10 most bizarre questions Pakistanis get asked abroad
Gear up for the most absurd questions our people have been asked
I asked fellow Pakistani’s abroad to recall the most absurd questions they've been asked PHOTO: FILE
When many of us leave the country for university, we prepare ourselves for widely spread misconceptions about life in Pakistan. No matter how mentally prepared we are, there’s always a question posed that leaves us surprised, if not horrified.
We asked fellow Pakistanis who have spent time abroad to recall the most absurd questions they were asked and how they answered them.
The question was simple: “What’s the weirdest question you’ve been asked while abroad about our culture/country?
Here's what we got:
9 kinds of Pakistanis we come across everyday
While we find humour in these misinformed questions, it’s important to remember that they give us the opportunity to rectify stereotypes. Those who are asking us questions are already a step ahead from those that make assumptions, so take a deep breath and show them the light.
Watch the video here:
We asked fellow Pakistanis who have spent time abroad to recall the most absurd questions they were asked and how they answered them.
The question was simple: “What’s the weirdest question you’ve been asked while abroad about our culture/country?
Here's what we got:
9 kinds of Pakistanis we come across everyday
While we find humour in these misinformed questions, it’s important to remember that they give us the opportunity to rectify stereotypes. Those who are asking us questions are already a step ahead from those that make assumptions, so take a deep breath and show them the light.
Watch the video here: