As sweet and caring as Raj is though, his friends don’t always show the same respect.

He seems to be an easy target for the group to pick on, especially for Howard.

Luckily, Raj takes most of the remarks in stride but it does affect him from time to time.

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He gained confidence and composure and learned to be brutally honest with those around him.

But that’s not to say he didn’t like his date, Lalita.

He really liked her.

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He’s so honored by the award that he tells his friends immediately.

While they were on the train, they saw actress Summer Galu sitting by herself.

Sadly, Raj had a much better chance with Summer than Howard did.

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His parentswho still live in Indiaare successful in their own right.

Howard and the gang only seem to praise Raj’s upbringing when it brings perks to their lives.

He sounds very proper (even though he does a great American accent) and gentlemanly.

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Howard pretended to be him on the phone with a blind date and by talking to Siri.

The two got in a few arguments over this but it changed when Howard found Bernadette.

Howard feels bad for Raj and buys him a new kite but it’s not the same.

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In an effort to keep Raj in America working legally, he could work for Sheldon.

Instead of making Raj’s life a little easier in such a scary situation, Sheldon toyed with him.

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Raj has always been a little feminine, a little maternal.

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He did the same thing when he moved into Sheldon’s apartment to take Leonard’s place.

But when Bernadette becomes pregnant, Raj’s parental instincts kick in and he begins to take over.

He makes sure Bernadette’s having the healthiest pregnancy and seems to have more sensitive information that he should.

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This annoys Howard and he pushes him out even though he’s doing incredible things.

Cinnamon is a well-behaved dog with hardly any issues.

It was an easy task, really.

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They quickly brought Cinnamon to the vet where she was saved but it was really upsetting for Raj.

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