Ah, the humble Nepali argument. An intoxicating blend of logic, emotion, and enough melodrama to put Bollywood to shame. So, you wanna join the fray? Strap on your flip-flops (because apparently slippers make arguments more effective), grab a chiya (fuel for verbal fire), and let’s learn how to argue like a pro.
Step 1: Master the Subtle Art of “Khai?”
This simple one word, when delivered with the right eyebrow raise and head tilt, can get you away with anything. It instantly puts you on the defensive. Use it liberally, strategically, and with maximum sarcasm.
Step 2: Unleash the Inner Drama Queen (or King)
Remember that person who calls themself very sensetive. Channel that energy. Gasp dramatically, clutch your imaginary pearls, and unleash an Oscar-worthy performance of betrayal and hurt feelings. Bonus points for waterworks.
Step 3: Weaponize Your Family:
“My buwa wouldn’t believe this!” “Aama said this this is not the way!” Drag your entire lineage into the fight, because every Nepali argument needs a good ancestral intervention. Bonus points if you can throw in a sob story about sacrificing your education for your siblings.
Step 4: Guilt-Trip is Your Friend:
“I raised you like my own!” “After all I’ve done for you?” Guilt is the kryptonite of many a Nepali, so wield it like a lightsaber. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and potential awkwardness at family gatherings).
Step 5: Use the most suitable Ukhan Tukka
Nepal has got perfect phrases for almost every siutation. No matter if you are on a logical side or the other one, you will find a perfect Ukhan that can turn the cards at anytime.
Step 6: Don’t let them speak
If you are arguing like a Nepali you netter not give them a chance to present their point. Just keep on speaking and speaking until and unless you feel it’s enough.
Step 7: Pretend you knew all possibilities
If the result turns out wrong than what you anticipated, just say ‘maile vanekei thye’ and be safe.
Step 8: Challenge their credibility saying
If they say something logical and you don’t have a perfect answer just say ‘Taile vanera hunxa?” to challenge the other person’s authority or credibility.
Step 9: Leave them on their own
Tero bichar aba; this phrase is used to dismiss you own opiniom and leave them on their own because we love to keep them in delima. For example, you might say “Khoe aba tero bichar, mala kehi farak pardaina”
Of course, it’s important to use these phrases with caution. If you overuse them, you’ll just come across as annoying or immature. But if you use them sparingly and with the right timing, you can really add some spice to your next argument.
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