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why are women addressed as Aunty?
Kamran Rahman I'm from an Indian/Pakistani family. Auntie/Uncle conveys respect, affection and relationship at the same time. In South Asian culture people are rare…moreI'm from an Indian/Pakistani family. Auntie/Uncle conveys respect, affection and relationship at the same time. In South Asian culture people are rarely referred to by their names in social situations, especially if they're older than you. It would be considered rude if you didn't add some sort of term of respect or affection to the way you address someone. So, Auntie/Uncle says that you respect the person as a member of an elder generation and that you love them almost as much as a member of your family.(less)
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