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DHONI183
27th November 2011, 12:27
Cannot guarantee as to how I go about things on PP, but whilst writing/typing or upon having a conversation with a stranger, I always use 'Hum' in Urdu and 'Assi' in Punjabi (more strictly so in Urdu).

I donīt know why but I personally believe that using such words just assures the other person that the person he is talking to has some respect for himself.

At home is a totally different thing as you donīt care much about such things.
RWAC
27th November 2011, 17:17
I use "mein" always for both Hindi and Punjabi. I restrict usage of Hum/Assi only when referring to a group or when I'm purposely talking in a dramatic style. :P
amirfanforlife
27th November 2011, 17:18
Have always used "mein" in Punjabi.
Azlan Khan
27th November 2011, 17:19
Mein.
AZ
27th November 2011, 17:23
no offence to anyone, but I have found that 'Hum' is used a lot by Shias.
NO 1 AFRIDI FAN
27th November 2011, 17:42
I use main all the time.
Atif
27th November 2011, 17:44
Without a doubt mein :)
DHONI183
27th November 2011, 19:09
A lot of 'Meins' in here:13:.......

no offence to anyone, but I have found that 'Hum' is used a lot by Shias.

Really:20:?........
Love Pakistan
27th November 2011, 19:12
Main hoon na!
TAK
28th December 2011, 22:16
no offence to anyone, but I have found that 'Hum' is used a lot by Shias.


and...?
Pahari
28th December 2011, 23:26
meh as in 'mehter' for me and assah as in 'assange' for we
[pronounciation]
Khurram_Shehzad
5th January 2012, 11:46
most of the people use "mein"...using "hum" while referring to yourself is like giving too much importance or respect to yourself....respect should be earned
DHONI183
5th January 2012, 12:44
most of the people use "mein"...using "hum" while referring to yourself is like giving too much importance or respect to yourself....respect should be earned

It is a matter of opinion I guess. In my opinion, the best way to earn respect is to respect yourself first. If one holds that for value then one learns to respect others as well. In my case, even the closest of my friends are referred to as "Tusi" (Punjabi) and "Aap" (Urdu).

My views only of course:)!
Phool
11th February 2012, 08:07
I refer to myself in both. But usually it is mein
jeetu
12th June 2012, 21:05
Many punjabi use "sadde" - like in DalerMmehndi song - sadde naal jiyoge te aish karoge.