I have good manners
Not because I want to be liked
It’s because they are absolutely essential
I show respect to my elders
Not because its requested
It’s because its required
I accept my fault first
Not because I want to be nice
It’s because its no one else’s
I like to do my chores
Not because they are rewarded
It’s because I am expected
I do not answer back to my elders
Not because I am afraid
It’s because I hate to raise fingers at my seniors
I like to worship each day
Not because ritual is the question
It’s because prayers are the answers
I do not like to quit
Not because I am strong
It’s because quitting is never an option
I trust people whom I love
Not because I am silly
It’s because I have strong morals
I believe in repairing & not throwing people or things
Not because I have a lot of time
It’s because its worth it
I still like flowers and not thumbs up
Not because I am not an influencer
It’s because they are more real
I still believe in handwritten letters
Not because I don’t like changing with time
It’s because opening an envelope is more romantic
I love real dates to Tinder
Not because I am afraid of the unknown
It’s because texting is not courting
I like to go to picnics
Not because I am not a e-athlete
It’s because fresh air & sunshine are hard to beat
I like hills, trees and small towns
Not because I cant cope with the fast life
It’s Because they are more peaceful than stone buildings
I prefer flipping an album
Not because I can’t keep a backup
It’s Because the memories seem closer in my hands
I like golden era music
Not because I am not into the new stuff
It’s Because it used to mean more
I like calling to wish birthdays
It’s because a real conversation is more profound
Than reading a text
Yes, please and sorry are still a part of my vocabulary
Not because its good manners
It’s because doing the right thing makes you feel good
I prefer long drives to Netflix
Not because I need to get away from home
It’s because open roads make you think a lot more
I don’t swear by things
Not because it’s a bad thing
It’s because I am straightforward
I like Eye contacts while talking
Not because I am insecure
It’s because I like to pay attention
I like remembering phone numbers
Not because I don’t trust Google
It’s because there is a certain joy in dialling them
I like to write with my pencil
Not because typing is consuming
It’s because I like erasing my flawed notes
I respect the stay at home women
Not because I am more educated
It’s because one of them raised me
Some outfits never make it out of doors
Not because its scandalous
It’s Because I like to be me
I love wearing sarees
Not because I have to follow my traditions
It’s because ethnic and elegance is my favourite
I like being Old school
Not because I am old fashioned
Its because I was raised properly
