i think people working in indian stores are making a very good living regardless of how much ego we may possess. overwhelming number of 'mama papa' type of businesses are run by people from asian and hispanic communities. to those people who don't have enough savings for living or start a business in america, these small businesses are great savior in america. ofcourse, the employer fully use them for the amount they pay. i have seen nepali around usa are also learning from them and becoming or trying to become an enterpreneur. representation of nepali community in small businesses are growing rahul bhaiya, there is definitely 'rastabhakti' expressed in. but the writing may discourage to some who are already so much distressed like Pratichhya Budathoki. and who knows that may take a toll! However, the writings in this thread are very creative.