. Read this article written by some frustrated Indian dude.... so true..... I predict he will be the Indian sum_off in sajha.... I have to warn you, its kinda long, but worth it.... Here's an excerpt: ..... If you call movers to move your furniture and belongings, it means that you have financially settled down and do not have many available friends left. This means at least 7-8 years stay in US. If you move using your friends, it means you are single, poorer with other single able-bodied friends who are equally dependent on you for helping them move. ...... http://kedarpatankar.blogspot.com/2007/07/us-usa-by-kedar-patankar-article.html