Idea copied from ammani's post . Guess dad's are same whereever they are. This is my dad's version of weekly phone call.
Hello, my boy. How are you? How is health? Salary vandhucha? Panam iruka? If you dont have, tell me. How is cold/heat? What did u eat? Did you cook today? Eat properly. Dont get sick. How are your roomates and friends? Ok, here ..your mom is waiting....
It is exactly the same sentences over and over again. I know he still sees me as a wobbly little kid he used to take to school. I think dads know you grow up but dont quite understand that. Last time I went to india, he earnestly told me not to stay out late (which is 9pm for me and 6pm for my sister!), was quite worried I might get lost and said"dont go in sun, you will get dark". (BTW, I m close to chocolate color....if i get a tan, that is the 8th wonder). I know he loves me, but never says that (one of those thingies between dad and sons....)