‘Methi with Less Height’: Retired IFS Officer Shares Wife’s Meticulous Grocery List, Leaves Netizens in Splits


Sharing the list online, Pargaien captioned the post: “While going to the market for vegetables, my wife shared this stating that I could use it as a guide.” The post quickly gained traction, with netizens entertained by the level of precision and care in the instructions, relating it to the everyday struggle of grocery shopping.

Here are some reactions from users:

One person humorously asked, “Is she from the armed forces? General Staff Qualitative Requirements.” Another commented, “That’s something really helpful for beginners in the sabzi market.” A third user joked, “This looks like a religious text written by scholars. Scary if something goes wrong.” Someone else chimed in, “Really sweet! The icing on the cake—’Ask for free!’”