Lets start with Snacks
What snacks do you like to eat?
Sample Answer: I love to eat both savoury and sweet snacks. My favourite is Lays Masala Magic chips. I think probably eat too much of them to be honest.
Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
Sample Answer: No, my parents were really strict with me eating snacks when I was young. They made sure I only ate healthy home-cooked meals.
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Sample Answer: I normally eat snacks in the evening along with tea. It is the time, we all family members sit together and enjoy tea and snacks. I also eat snacks at night after dinner when I am watching movies.
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
Sample Answer: No, it is not very healthy to eat too much of snacks. And that is the problem with snacks, they are so delicious that we tend to overeat. Nowadays, I have started eating baked chips to avoid this.
Lets start with RAINY DAYS
Does it rain much in India? (Where? When?)
Sample Answer: India is a diverse country with different climatic conditions in different regions. So there are some parts of India that receive a lot of rain like Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, Amboli in Maharashtra, etc. Some places receive a lot of rainfall only during the monsoon season like Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, etc.
Does it rain much in your hometown? (Include how often)
Sample Answer: It doesn’t rain much in my hometown. It is only during the monsoon season, that is in the months from June to August, that we receive some rainfall.
In what season does it rain the most? OR When (in what month/season) does it rain most in your hometown?
Sample Answer: It rains the most in my hometown in the monsoon season, that is in the months from June to August.
What about the other parts of India? OR In which season does it rain most in other parts of India?
Sample Answer: India has a varied terrain. In many parts of India, it mostly rains in the monsoon season. However, it also depends on the geographical location as it affects the rainfall in many regions.
Would you prefer to have more rain or less rain (in your hometown)?
Sample Answer: I would prefer to have more rain in my hometown. In the last few years, there has been a drastic change in the seasons and the summers get very hot. If there is more rainfall in the summers, there will be respite from the heat.
Do you like rainy days? OR How do you feel on rainy days? OR Do you feel sad on rainy days?
Sample Answer: I like rainy days in the summer season because the temperatures drop and we get respite from the summer heat. In winters, I am not too happy when it rains as it becomes very cold after it rains.
How does rain affect different people’s moods? OR How does rain affect people's lives?
Sample Answer: I think rains affect people’s moods when it restricts their activities or leads to a loss in work or business. Some people feel happy when it rains as the weather becomes pleasant and people can enjoy hot beverages and fried snacks.
Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?
Sample Answer: I prefer rainy days in the summers and sunny days in the winter season. Rains give us respite from the heat in the summers and we can enjoy sitting out in the sun on a cold winter day.
What do you do on rainy days (or on a rainy day)?
Sample Answer: I enjoy hot beverages like coffee and fried snacks like fritters and samosas on rainy days. It gives us an opportunity to stay at home with family and spend quality time with them.
What do you usually do when it rains (or when it starts to rain) and you are outside?
Sample Answer: If it rains when I am outside, I usually look for a café or a place where I can sit and enjoy coffee and some snacks.
Do you think rain is good? (Why?)
Sample Answer: Yes, I think rains are good. Rains are important to maintain the ecosystem’s balance. Rains help with maintaining the groundwater levels. They make the dust settle down and help clean the environment. For agriculture-based economies, rains during the rainy season are very important for a good crop.
How does rain affect (life in) your country?
Sample Answer: Agriculture is a major part of India’s economy and that is largely dependent on timely rains. So a lot of farmers depend on a good monsoon season for a good crop. Unseasonal rains can have an adverse effect on agriculture as it can destroy crops. In places where there is water shortage, people depend on rains and save rain water in reservoirs.
Is there any part of India where it doesn't rain much? (Where?) OR Is there an even distribution of rain throughout India?
Sample Answer: India is a diverse country with different climates in different parts. There are many parts in the east of India that experience a lot of rainfall. However, there are many parts in the west of India that do not receive much rainfall.
What do people in India do when it rains heavily?
Sample Answer: When it rains heavily, people in India stay indoors. They do not venture out in the rains. They enjoy hot beverages and fried snacks at home with family.
Do you think rain affects transportation? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect transportation. When it rains heavily, the roads get flooded and it becomes difficult to drive. The traffic gets affected and there are long traffic jams. The trains also get delayed due to rains.
Do you think rain affects people's mood? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect people’s mood. When it rains heavily, people are not able to go out and enjoy. They have to stay indoors. This can make them feel sad. However, when it rains in the summers, people feel happy as they get respite from the heat.
Do you think rain affects the economy? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect the economy. In places where agriculture is the main occupation, rains are very important for a good crop. If there is no rain, the crops get destroyed and the farmers suffer losses. In places where there is water shortage, rains are important to maintain the water levels.
Do you think rain affects people's work or study? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect people’s work or study. When it rains heavily, people are not able to go out and work or study. They have to stay indoors. This can affect their work or study.
Do you think rain affects people's health? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect people’s health. When it rains heavily, people are not able to go out and exercise. They have to stay indoors. This can affect their health. Also, when it rains in the winters, people are more prone to catching a cold.
Do you think rain affects people's food? (In what ways?)
Sample Answer: Yes, rains affect people’s food. When it rains heavily, people are not able to go out and eat. They have to stay indoors. This can affect their food habits. Also, when it rains in the winters, people prefer to eat hot food.
Lets start with Names
Does your name have any special meaning?
Sample Answer: My name is Indroop. According to Hindu mythology, my name means an Avatar of Lord Inder.
How would you choose names for your next generation?
Sample Answer: I would choose names for my next generation based on their meanings and cultural significance. I would also consider family traditions and personal preferences.
Do you have any special traditions for naming babies in your culture?
Sample Answer: In my culture, there are traditional rituals and customs for naming babies. For example, traditionally, people used to take the first letter for the name from the holy book, and then the elder people used to suggest a name beginning with that letter.
Are there any differences between how Indians name their children now and in the past?
Sample Answer: I think nowadays, people don’t follow many rituals and traditions, and names are kept without following any rules.
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Sample Answer: No, I am the only one in my family with this name. I think my parents wanted to keep a unique name for me and so they kept it Indroop.
Are there any names that are more popular than others in India?
Sample Answer: India is a large and diverse country. Different regions have different names. For example, in Punjab, names like Gagan and Jaspreet are very common.