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  1. 01-27-2009, 01:53 PM #1
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    Why do indians in general say open and close instead of on and off when they are talking about lights?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Killuminati View Post
    Why do indians in general say open and close instead of on and off when they are talking about lights?
    This was not a joke, Indians always do that. Does it translate weirdly or something?
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