Indian etiquette: is it acceptable for an Indian lady to use the expression 'achcha'?

Question

Namaste~
Is it proper for a woman to use that
expression? I have never heard
anyone but men use it...
Thank you very much!
LPM

Answer 1

ACHCHA-

It is general and very often used Hindi word meaning O.K. or Alright or such expression. It can be used by any one both Ladies and Men and it is perfectly alright and achcha hai. -

Answer 2

Yes .

But .

I will enclose a short article on the subjects that you had ask about the two, but the Q? was withdrawn before I could reply.
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Namaste & Achcha

By

Minootoo

You have two Q?

Namaste, is a greeting, it literally means I bow before you.

Achcha means yes or OK, it also means good, depends on the contacts.

General etiquate demands that female stays quiet, in western culture also, female just stands there if she does not wish to shake hand. Men are not supposed to extend hand to a female unless she extends it first. Man must utter just greeting like good morning or Hello---- and add the title (lady, Ms, Miss, and Mrs.) and name if they know it.

Answer 3

It literally means 'good'. However, in conversation it is used as if you use 'OK'. Nothing to do with gender.

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

yes it is in respectful to say acchha. it means yes or ok.

Answer 6

There is no disrespect in the word "achcha".

Please use it as and when you feel appropriate.

Namaste.

Answer 7

achcha just means ok or alright. and as far as i know, everyone says it

Answer 8

i've heard women say it alot before

Answer 9

yes all it means is good or yes!! there is nothing wrong with it...