Despite Hollywood’s depiction of Pakistan as a country filled with angry bearded men who can’t tolerate the mere sight of a “Gora,” the reality is far from it. Rather we’re really loving individuals who aren’t used to white people aka Goras visiting us that often due to the perceived security threats. And when they do visit, it just gets us really excited!
1. Everyone looks at the “Gora” as if a creature from another world.
We just have to look at them (not in any judgmental sort of way or anything) like they’re pulling rabbits out of their hats. It’s not everyday we get to see them after all!
2. Your English takes a 5th gear in a flash.
Your very proud Punjabi accent suddenly vanishes (or at least you think it does) and your mouth converts into a Mehran with a BMW engine which moves at the speed of lighting but is close to being torn apart.
3. You look after them like a rare jewel.
If you’re given the holy duty to host or guide him/her in the city, it’s no less then a duty of a King’s guard for you. You will buy them food, bargain for them, guide them in the city and even translate for them.
4. You make them attend a Pakistani Mehndi.
A “Gora’s” visit to Pakistan is incomplete without attending a wedding. Attending a Mehndi is a huge bonus. and if there is a Mehndi involved then you’ve got yourself a cherry on top. Their attire has to be completely desi, which means the Shalwar Kameez is double their size and matches no other in the wedding.
5. I don’t care, I’m just gonna dance!
Whatever the song may be, the ultimate dance move a.k.a “Bhangra” is a must, in their typical one finger facing upward direction. We could care less because we enjoy their presence immensely and need to absolutely dance around them like they are the stars!
6. You absolutely have to take them to Cuckoos and Badshahi Masjid (if you live in Lahore like the writer).
If you don’t take them to Cuckoos or Badshahi Masjid, you have failed as a host. And to be honest they’re not being unreasonable, just look at the mesmerizing view!
7. Make them say “Pakistan Zindabad!”
Making them say “Pakistan Zindabad,” recording it and posting it on Facebook is mandatory. It’s uplifting and makes you feel like you just won a battle for your country.
8.While we’re at it, let’s make them swear too!
While earning some patriotic points is nice, you don’t let the “Goras” off the hook this easily. You absolutely have to make them swear in Urdu because love and vulgarity our closely linked in our hearts.
9. But first, let me take a selfie.
Taking a selfie and posting it on Facebook or Twitter to prove you’re with a “Gora” is cherry on top of the cake.
