Wondering what Goans often talk about?

TÊTE-À-TÊTE

Looking to initiate a discussion with someone from Goa? A simple koxem asa or Koso asa ? (How are you?) is enough to get a conversation going. Here's a guide to some topics that interests Goans...

THE HEAT

On days when the heat becomes unbearable in Goa, even a complete stranger across the street will join in complaining and go on to suggest some tips to beat the heat.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Keeping track of the daily news updates, especially politics, is a way to stay in the league. So when a conversation veers towards politics and politicians, Goans will always have opinions and suggestions.

FOOTBALL

Goans don't just play football – they live and breathe the game, and when it comes to dissecting a game or tournament, there are too many experts and the analysis is best done over a glass of beer.

GOAN ROADS

Thanks to the poor condition of Goan roads, there's always a room for debate on the authorities' lack of concern for the people and their dusty woes.

ALL IN THE VILLAGE

Silence is golden and gossip is considered a waste of time, but not in Goa's villages where there is always room to speculate what's happening in your neighbours' lives.

OUR SAY

Communication is key and Goans know this well. Whether it is about football, tiatr or a political rally, Goans feel it is their birthright to give a say. They say it and make it count.

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