Mother-in-law:  In India - A woman capable of making

your life miserable.
Outside India -  A woman you never fight with, because where

else you will find such a dedicated baby sitter for free?

Husband: In India -  A boring human species, who listens more

to his mother than you, and orders you around to serve him, his 

Parents and siblings. 
Outside India -  Still boring, but now a useful human species that

comes in handy when the house needs to be vacuumed. 

 
 Friend: In India -  A person whose house you can drop into any time of  the day or night and you'll always be welcome. 

Outside India -  A person whom you have to call first to check

and make sure he is not busy. 

Wife: In India -   A woman who gives you your underwear and

towel when you go to take a shower.
Outside India -  A woman who yells at you not to leave tub dirty 
when you go to take bath.

Son: In India -  A teenager, who without asking will carry your 

grocery bags from the market. 
Outside India -  A teenager, who suddenly remembers he has lot of homework when you start mowing the lawn.

 Daughter:  In India - A lovely doll, who brings tears to your eyes

during her marriage. 

Outside India -  A lovely doll, who brings you to tears long before

her marriage.