'How to Make Life Nicer For Her?': French Woman Praised For Caring Too Much For New Indian Roommate

In a world where individuals are often preoccupied with their own lives, forming new connections and friendships can be challenging. The prospect becomes even more daunting when one has to share a living space with unfamiliar faces, adding an element of anxiety about the unknown. Yet, for an Indian woman in this scenario, the experience turned out differently, thanks to her considerate roommate, a French woman. This French woman, seeking advice on Reddit, demonstrated genuine concern about making her Indian roommate’s stay pleasant, especially since the latter was introverted and didn’t engage much.

Posting on the ‘India’ subreddit under the username @AlmosThirsty, the French woman shared her perspective, “Hello everyone, So I live in France and six or so months ago we got another roommate. She’s indian and doesn’t really speaks french so i have to use my broken ass english with her. But she’s kind of introvert and it’s not easy to break the ice, except at very rare occasions. She’s very discreet and respectful though. I want to ask you about how to make the life here nicer for her,” explained the original poster (OP).

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She then detailed specific areas she needed guidance on, seeking to understand if certain actions might offend her Indian roommate or go against her cultural preferences. Beginning with the query of whether it’s acceptable to wear shoes inside the house and inquiring about potential smells during cooking, she asked, “What could be considered disrespectful or on the contrary a sign of friendship?”

As the post gained traction, commendations poured in for the considerate and caring approach of the OP. Users praised her thoughtfulness and suggested practical gestures of friendship. One user commented, “How very considerate of you! I’d consider offering a snack or something sweet as a gesture of friendship. About shoes and smells, that’d be more of her personal preference so you can ask her if there’s that equation.” Another user expressed, “I’m half asleep reading this post, paused only to say this: This is soooooooooo thoughtful of you…you are/seem a wonderful person.”

Subsequently, several users offered practical advice for the woman to consider. “If she is vegetarian you might want to check if she has issues with the smell of fish. I am non vegetarian and I’ve seen vegetarian people have an issue with this,” suggested one user while another one remarked, “I am an indian and I HATE people who dont say please and thankyou. I cannot tolerate it. Close friend or stranger, it is basic manners.”

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The floodgates of advice opened wide, but amidst it all, a common sentiment emerged – people were overjoyed that compassionate souls like the French woman were actively making the world a brighter and friendlier place to live!