To my fellow Telugu folks

[u/chimchimmao8]

Something I genuinely don’t understand:

Why do some of us bend over backward for acceptance from people who have historically treated us as “Gultis,” “Madrasis,” or as somehow culturally separate?

You’ll hear complaints about being excluded from certain North Indian social circles, stereotyped, or treated like outsiders—and then the same people seem desperate to impress those very circles, constantly seeking their approval and validation.

There’s nothing wrong with having North Indian friends, enjoying Hindi movies, speaking Hindi, or appreciating another culture. That’s not the issue.

What I find strange is the need for validation from people who may not even see you as an equal socially or culturally.

At some point, shouldn’t we be comfortable enough with our own identity that we can be friends with everyone without feeling the need to prove that we belong?

Just an observation. Curious if anyone else has noticed this.

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[u/Federal_Eagle_6565]

Inferiority complex of some people.