Telugu culture also has "acha telugu" (pure Telugu) proverbs that use crude metaphors to make a point:
Meaning: Reading and learning bring wisdom and cleverness. telugu boothulu quotes
Historically, Indian culture has been deeply rooted in hierarchies of respect. The Telugu language specifically has a distinct dichotomy: Mee (respectful 'you') and Nuvvu (intimate/inferior 'you'). Similarly, language is divided into Grandhika (literary/pure) and Vyavaharika (colloquial). Telugu culture also has "acha telugu" (pure Telugu)