Less than a week has passed since I wrote the post “Are Women Safe In Bangalore?” and I have an update! Honestly, I have pretty much stayed on my high-horse and continued breaking the rules that every single one of my friends, colleagues, and wonderful people who have commented on…
First, let’s talk about dating. I find it so interesting that there are still chaperones to accompany young people on dates today. The first time I saw this “live” was at the park here in front of my flat.
Turns out that Bangalore is not for walking around town at night if you are a woman. It’s just not appropriate for a woman to do.
It hasn’t taken me long to learn that when the sun goes down, that’s when Bangalore really heats up. This isn’t Ibiza or Los Angeles but I have to admit that for such a conservative country like India that the nightlife has pleasantly surprised me.
So imagine this job interview scenario. I had just flown 12 hours from Barcelona through Qatar to arrive in Bangalore in the middle of the night. The first day of my interview was perfect, the other execs and team members are gracious, warm and very funny. The company is poised to grow…in a…