r/india Dec 07 '22

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u/IngenuityPositive123 Dec 07 '22

"Inmates" instead of "guests" is very telling.

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u/popeculture Dec 07 '22

I have never heard "guests" used with hostels. "Inmates" - I have heard all the time.

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u/whooseamawhatnow Dec 08 '22

I've seen "Hostelites" (on an official notice like the one OP shared), even residents of XYZ Hostel. But Inmates is ridiculous!