“तपाइँले मलाई नयाँ iPhone ल्याएका हुनुपर्छ, होइन?”

Because clearly, studying abroad means magically acquiring the latest tech for the entire extended family!

“के तपाइँले आज कान्गारू ल्याएको छ नि, पालुवा कोर्नै राख्न त??”

Because coming from Australia automatically means you have room for a kangaroo in your carry-on luggage.

“के तपाइँले अब अस्ट्रेलियाली कै भाषा थाहा पाएको छ नि?”

Yep, mate, I’ve mastered the art of “G’day” and “mate,” and now I’m an honorary Aussie, apparently!

“के तपाइँले अब भाग्यशाली गर्ने भएको हो त भने भाड्गाउँदा भेज्माइट चिया मात्र पिउँछ नि?”

Ah yes, my morning cuppa has evolved into a delightful blend of Vegemite and chai—a taste sensation!

“तपाइँले मेरो बच्चालाई कोआला कहाँ दिएको हो?”

Because obviously, koalas are the perfect souvenir for your cousin’s second-grade show-and-tell.

“के तपाइँले मुफ्तमा ओपेरा हाउसका टिकट पाउन सक्नुहुन्छ नि?”

Ah, the perks of being an international student—free tickets to everything, including the Sydney Opera House!

“तिमीले प्रो जस्तै सर्फिङ सिकेको हो भने?”

I’m practically a pro surfer now, navigating waves like a Nepali fish in Aussie waters.

“के तपाइँले अब सिर्फ वेजमाइट पिज्जा मात्र खान्छ नि?”

Absolutely! Forget margherita or pepperoni; Vegemite pizza is the new sensation back in Nepal.

“के तपाइँले अब क्रिकेटमा एक्सपर्ट भएको छ?”

Yes, I’m the next cricket sensation, ready to represent Nepal in the World Cup!

“तपाइँले अब अकेला नेपाली छोराछोरी हौ?”

Apologies, I left it in my other suitcase—along with my pet kangaroo and a lifetime supply of Vegemite.

Hey, dai, I’m back home now, but sometimes it feels like I’ve landed in a comedy show, you know? Like, everyone expects me to be this ‘bideshi’ version of myself, but dude, I’m still Nepali at heart, yaar. It’s like I’m caught between two worlds, trying to balance momo cravings and Vegemite experiments. But no matter where I go, timro chai, timro bato, ani timro jati ko hunchha, bro! These expectations, though exaggerated and humorous, do capture the playful banter and excitement that accompanies the return of “bideshi Nepali” students to their homeland. After all, what’s a trip back without a touch of humor and cultural jesting?