Oh, the joys of living in India! The organised chaos, bickering with vendors, jostling in crowded locals, calling dibs on pani puri plates, while beautiful, isn’t for everyone! So, when an American woman settled in India for the past four years found beauty in the madness, desis were pleasantly surprised. Kristen Fischer, who has got her hands busy with her four daughters and a web development business, took to her Instagram handle to share 10 ways her life changed (for the better) after moving to India.
American Woman Shares 10 Ways Her Life Transformed After Moving To India
Kristen Fischer shared a heartwarming reel on her Instagram handle of her life in India. What drew widespread attention to her post was her appreciation of the smallest things that make us Indians. Her thoughtful reflections of her daily life in India resonated with Netizens. She admitted that her life “had changed a lot” after moving to India four years ago. Yet she has been able to amalgamate with her new way of life.
Firstly, she learnt to cook Indian food. Fischer believes she has a lot to learn but she’d getting started. Next, the American woman commutes by Indian public transport like rickshaws, trains and locals, which she would never do in the USA. Thirdly, she dresses up in Indian clothes. Learning to wear a saree is next on her list!
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Her Life In India Involves Bargaining, Eating Veg Food & More; Netizen Rejoice
Purchasing week-old produce from air-conditioned stores in the USA is a thing of the past. Now, the mom haggles with local vendors and purchases fresh produce everyday. Fifth, she became a vegetarian. The variety of veg food available in India coaxed her to change her diet. Kristen Fischer also reveals that she’s learnt to ride a scooter. In the USA, she shares, scooters are illegal on most roads. Here in India, she enjoys zooming past streets on her two-wheeler with ease.
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Apart from adapting to India’s food, culture and travel, the American woman even learnt to speak Hindi. A language she is still mastering but finds helpful in building connections. Next, the vlogger revealed sending her children to a private school which is expensive in the USA. Her shopping habits have also changed as she now resorts to bargain shopping at outdoor markets. The American woman enjoys the desi style of haggling with vendors. Lastly, Kristen Fischer has admitted to “fully adapting to the jet spray” and she isn’t going back.
Well, Netizens were showered Kristen Fischer’s sincere post with praise. They admired her for adapting to India’s ways. Some chuckled about the honesty in her jet spray confession. Others gave her a 10/10 for her thoughtful reflections. They thanked her for respecting India’s rich culture and unusual yet heartwarming ways.
Meanwhile, what do you think about the American woman’s post?
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