Besides their swarthy complexion, dark eyes, and black hair, the newcomers ’ clothing, manner, and language were totally different from their own, and the Roma often tended to keep to themselves ​ — a habit perhaps traceable to their time back in the stratified society of India.
Selain warna kulit, mata, dan rambut mereka yang gelap, pakaian, tata krama, dan bahasa pendatang baru ini sama sekali berbeda, dan orang Rom cenderung tidak mau membaur ​ — kebiasaan yang kalau ditelusuri mungkin karena mereka dulunya hidup dalam masyarakat India yang terbagi berdasarkan kasta.