'Ashamed to be seen as an Indian': NRI calls out ignorant behaviour of fellow Indians on Germany flight
A recent Reddit post has sparked significant discussion as an NRI shares his unsettling experience on a flight from Munich to Germany. In the post, they criticise the behavior of some fellow Indians, labelling it as embarrassing. While some users have called the user out for being critical of their own community, the individual's perspective did resonate with many others who agree that such behavior is a genuine concern within the diaspora.
The reddit user, who is a resident of Krakow,? took to the platform to urge fellow Indians to "behave like human beings."
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"Sometimes I am ashamed to be seen as an Indian," the individual began, urging fellow Indians abroad to reflect on their behavior. "Why can't you guys understand that your behavior is seen by everyone?"
They share how after an eight-hour flight delay, as boarding began, they noticed a stark contrast between the loud commotion from fellow Indian passengers and the more subdued atmosphere in other parts of the airport.?
"All I was hearing were loud Indians shouting their throats out while the other side of the airport was fine," they recalled.
Once onboard, the chaos continued.?
Passengers were blaring Instagram reels at full volume, creating a jarring environment for everyone.?
They observed how some Indians would cut in line after others had waited patiently, demonstrating a lack of basic etiquette.?
"I never believed the stereotypes about stinking Indians... but it changed. Is it too hard to carry a deodorant?" they questioned, reflecting on the unpleasant odours that filled the cabin.
The situation escalated when boarding commenced. There was a palpable panic as people rushed to sit in seats that weren't theirs, simply to be next to family members.?
Things took a turn for the worse when a woman sitting next to the user took off her shoes, releasing a terrible smell.
Even when the plane landed, the challenges persisted.?
As the passengers disembarked, the user noticed a staff member struggling to assist a disabled woman, who was being blocked by impatient travellers eager to grab their luggage first.
They ended with a heartfelt plea: "If you are an individual who behaves like that, please understand everyone notices it. People are just too nice to point it out. You all are representing India, so please behave like a human being."
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