Meeting people in Delhi as a western girl |
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Mar 14th, 2005, 14:10
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| Member  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi
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| Based in Delhi  Hi everyone,I've been working as a guide/group leader in mostly North India for the past 8 months, based in Delhi in between trips, and have found it hard to meet people outside of the tourist industry. Maybe someone who can give me tips on things like where to get a decent haircut in New Delhi and whom I could hang out with in my time off?? Any others who have made their home here and have some coping tips? Would love to hear from you if this is you? Last edited by Clare Turland; Mar 24th, 2005 at 19:30.. |
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Mar 14th, 2005, 16:29
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| Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: don't live anymore
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| Ladies&Gentleman, Is Delhi so bad?. What a shame?. You should move to Bombay, Bandra to be precise, as IndianWorker is won't to say. I assume, you have ruled out internet. Then, I guess, work place, friend's friends, friend's relatives and their friend's and relatives etc. However, bars, clubs etc, may not be a consistent solution. Aso for your other question, I know this french hair stylist who is very popular among Delhi girls. I believe he is in new friend's colony. Can't search right now. Also, Check out the threads on IM meetups in Delhi. Can't believe it would be so tough for you  . |
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Mar 15th, 2005, 02:00
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| The Nom@d...  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere...
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 | I don't think you should form stereotypes without exploring a place. In most places you will find all sorts of ppl.. |
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Mar 15th, 2005, 17:03
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| One in a billion member.  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amsterdam
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| Can only speak generically.. I - those who are educated beyond a certain point will be shy, intimidated or a mix of these because of all the harassment suite reports in the news papers. Also it is mostly assumed that western women have very stern or say strong personalities... (these guys are the type least likely to cause harassment though...) II - those who are after your money or other things... (avoid them, how to identify ... this will be your judgement call) Your best bet are type I's who have had a certain exposure in international work places. Gosh... why am I not in Delhi atm...  -
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Mar 20th, 2005, 18:31
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delhi (expat from London)
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| Clare, Just wanted to reply to your thread. I arrived in Delhi 4 weeks ago and have been finding it quite tough going in regards to many things. Luckily went on this site and have met up with a few people from Indiamike which is great but otherwise have found things slow going. The other girls in the office seem nice but have never asked me out for a drink/coffee or anything and there does not seem to be many social gatherings at work. Kaushiks, can I have the hairdresser's details, have visited 3 in Delhi so far and been disappointed with all of them and trying to find a good hairdresser. If you fancy meeting up PM me and perhaps we could arrange something. Best wishes,
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Mar 20th, 2005, 19:08
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dubai--for now
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| Hello people, I am finally arriving in New Delhi on 24th March, looking forward to meeting some of the people from IM! IS there an IM meetup scheduled or something? Indianworker: So how are you settling in your new job and have you find a place to live yet! I will fill you in on some good hairdressers in Delhi in afew days when I get there, its been a while siince I have been out so will get an update on the places! Rohan
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Mar 20th, 2005, 20:50
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| Maha Guru Member  Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India
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| Hi Clare I think you have come right place to meet ppl.Try to attend IM meet's. For hairstylist Try HABIB'S M-3, South Extension, Part-II, New Delhi . Lakme Salon also good. dont have address,Lajpat Nagar tel no:29844515. Radz
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Mar 20th, 2005, 22:18
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| Member.....  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In front of a PC, pretending to be very busy
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| Hi Clare, It's not so difficult to meet people if you make friends with someone. After that you'll see a whole new world opening out. Being a foreigner does not really matter. I met an Italian guy at a motorcycle repair shop two years ago, and we have become very good friends since then. So you see, if you meet and start interacting with people, your social circle will increase steadily. As for the hairdresser, I'll check with my friends and get back to you. BTW what are you up to these days? If you need any further help, please feel free to email me at boracho@rediffmail.com |
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Mar 21st, 2005, 12:56
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| Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi
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| re your note HI How is it going? I am a young Scottish lad here in New Delhi setting up an Office (again!). I have been fortunate to meet up with a great bunch of guys and ladies from Italy and France. Perhaps we could meet for coffee sometime and I can introduce them all later? Let me know Richard |
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Apr 5th, 2005, 21:52
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| Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, USA
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| Habib Is in Delhi I have been to Habib's in Vasant continental. Loved their services. Wondeuful haircut, charged me only 200 Rs, but believe me it was worth every Rs. I would recomand their padicue and facial too..  |
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Apr 6th, 2005, 00:59
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| Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New-Jersey USA
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| Forget Habib Quote:
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Apr 6th, 2005, 13:40
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| Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India
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| OM.P: I assume you are genlteman ,so you can walk in no drop in road side shops.I dont think Delhi for ladies you have roadside shops are there. The memeber who asked the question is Lady . Radz |
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