One of the benefits of learning a new language is that you can easily meet new people and talk to them with ease. A new language gives you a chance to understand the quirks of different people, their culture and most of all, befriend them. But, let’s face it, in a country like India which is a cultural melting-pot, you don’t really need to learn an entire language to make friends. All you need to do is be a little smart and use these fun phrases every now and then:

1. If you’re in Punjab, meet your friends by shouting at the top your voice and saying…

Meaning: What’s up?

2. If you’re in Bengal, roll your tongue a little and say…

Meaning: What’s going on?

3. When chilling in the city that never sleeps, that is Mumbai, greet your new friends with…

Meaning: Kaisa hai?

4. Goa is a great place to make new friends and the first step to a long lasting friendship is by saying…

Meaning: How are you doing?

5. The best way to break the ice in Tamil Nadu is by saying…

Meaning: How are you?

6. While soaking in the golden sun in Kerala, greet the locals with…

Meaning: What’s happening?

7. If you meet someone from Andhra Pradesh, make them feel at home by dropping…

Meaning: How are you?

8. After attending a mind blowing party at your Gujarati friend’s house, don’t forget to show your appreciation by saying…

Meaning: Life’s good!

9. Sound like a royal Rajasthani by telling someone…

Meaning: Nice to meet you!

10. People in Bangalore are quite friendly, that’s why it’s perfectly acceptable to call everyone…

Meaning: Dude!

Did you know now, you can chat in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil & Telugu on Hike Messenger?