Relationship Humor
Every Indian Man Should Carry a Sign Board That Says ‘Married’
A danger sign that can make us take the U-turn in time
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4 min readMar 27, 2021
Look at the above picture and answer the following question. Does the guy in the yellow jacket look married to you? Your answer should only be in a yes or no. No? Can’t figure it out? Of course, how would you? He isn’t sporting anything that can shout aloud his relationship status like most married women in India do.
There are two things that set married women apart in India —
- A vermillion mark in the hair’s parting, and
- A Mangal sutra around their neck.
‘Mangalsutra’ or the ‘auspicious thread’ is a special beaded necklace that comprises typical black and golden beads with a typical v-shaped pendant.
And the vermillion resting on her head tells about her commitment to her husband and marriage. These signboards are an unsaid statement…
