They say this
They say that
What the fuss is all about?
I don't really get that.

Some judge and insult me
While some give 'valuable' suggestions
They are all for 'my' benefit
They do not forget to mention.

I was, I am and I will be an introvert
Why don't they understand this little thing.
Unknown people are a big 'no-no'
How do I impress them within a blink?

Talk like this
Walk like that
I'm a girl, dammit
I'm not a model at work.

Smile like this,
But do not give a teethy grin.
Oh! But do not ask too much questions.
For a girl, it's next to a sin.

Do not get nervous
Even if they judge you from head to toe.
Ah yes, there's a last minute addition
You must keep your eyes low.

My dreams, my aspirations
They just do not care.
All they do care about actually
Is whether my colour is black, brown or fair.

Arranged marriage scenario it is.
But I hadn't imagined it to be so nerve-wrecking
Why can't they see the real me
And not judge me in a half an hour meeting?

From financial status to cooking skills
From education to hobbies
They might ask me everything
But still, in half an hour, they'll know nothing.

Can you know a person in half an hour?