The Debate on Indian Tourists and Civic Sense Abroad
Indians and civic sense. They just don't seem to go hand in hand, does it?
That’s the underlying argument swirling around right now. It started with a video that blew up on social media—a group of Indian tourists doing Garba on an airport tarmac in Vietnam. It was a flashpoint, instantly sparking a massive debate about basic etiquette and public conduct when people travel abroad.
It’s not just one thing. We’re seeing these kinds of incidents pop up constantly, across different countries.
Take Japan, for example. A clip surfaced on X showing a few Indian tourists cutting a line just to snap some photos at Shibuya Crossing, right in front of the Hachiko statue. People were watching. Tourists visiting Japan, they seem to want to see the landmarks, obviously, but bypassing queues? That’s another story.
The person who shared the clip said they just skipped the line to get a photo. Two women and a man, they just stood there in front of the statue. And the man who posted it eventually confronted them about their behavior. It sounds petty, but it highlights something bigger.
People started calling them out immediately. Not just other Indians, but everyone.
“Indians just don’t realize how distasteful line-cutting is in the rest of the world,” one user commented. “We think it’s clever, not a big deal. But it’s way bigger than random dancing. It genuinely offends people.”
There’s this undercurrent of frustration. It’s like the public is fed up with seeing this kind of behavior repeated internationally.
Then there were the massive cultural displays. Another video surfaced showing a group doing Garba at the Great Wall of China. They were dressed up, some men in kurtas, women in bright skirts and dupattas, just dancing to Chogada while other tourists watched.
The caption attached to that was pure shade. “Garba at the Great Wall of China. Gujju gang being global maestros of cringe.”
It’s the regional baggage that gets thrown into the mix, isn't it? One person made a really pointed comment, saying, “I despise Gujjus…. After Gandhi and Patel…. Gujjus have gone completely opposite route and brought nothing but shame to this country.”
It seems like this isn't just about dancing or queuing. It’s about how Indian tourists represent the country overseas.
Meanwhile, things got even more jarring in the US. There was a clip showing a group of Indians breaking into a fully vegetarian restaurant. They were traveling for business, and then they were seen dancing Garba, loudly singing Chogada, right around the tables.
The reaction to that was explosive.
“Another Cringe Fest. No One. Absolutely No One!”
People were disgusted. One person wrote, “Disgusting is an understatement. I sincerely hope such people stay at home rather than visiting overseas and bring a bad name to the country.”
And the sentiment was echoed everywhere. There was talk about entitlement. Some people felt that Indians are entitled, that they love to break discipline, that they fight when they’re wrong, and they want others to adjust for their benefit. They can be shrewd, unethical, uncouth if they see an opportunity.
Someone else got really angry. “Am fed up of seeing these ah#%* giving indians a bad name. For god sakes organize a before travel course for teaching them manners…jeez!!!!!!!!!!”
It just feels like a constant cycle. Every time there’s a public display, the reaction swings wildly between outrage and a kind of bitter resignation. It keeps igniting debates about travel etiquette and how Indian tourists are seen globally. It’s a mess, really.
Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board
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