In recent months, a growing discourse has emerged about Indian travellers’ public behaviour overseas. The discussion is, more often than not, regarding noise levels in shared spaces. A viral video by a man named Ankush has reignited this debate. He took to social media and shared a video capturing an incident at the Abu Dhabi Airport’s lounge. The video has left many Indians feeling embarrassed about their compatriots’ conduct but has also sparked a debate.
Indian Man At Abu Dhabi Airport Lounge
The footage shows an Indian man speaking loudly on his mobile phone despite the bartender’s requests to lower his voice. This behaviour appeared to disturb other lounge patrons, predominantly non-Indians, creating a palpably uncomfortable atmosphere.
Ankush described this as demonstrating a lack of “civic sense” and suggested it exemplified a broader pattern rather than an isolated incident. Comparing Indian public behaviour with that observed in countries like the United States and South Korea, Ankush noted that similarly loud conversations would be rare and socially discouraged in those cultures.
His observation touches on questions of cultural adaptation and spatial awareness when travelling internationally.
This Is How Netizens Reacted To The Video
The video, which amassed over 128,000 views, has prompted varied responses across social media platforms. Many commenters expressed embarrassment. One noted, “It’s embarrassing to see such behaviour when we are abroad. We need to realise that not everyone around us shares the same culture or tolerance for noise.”
Others framed the issue as one of universal respect rather than nationality: “It’s not about being Indian, but about basic respect for others. In foreign countries, people are more aware of their surroundings.”
Some voices offered more sympathetic perspectives, suggesting cultural adjustment difficulties: “Maybe he just didn’t realise the impact of his voice. It’s not always easy to adjust to different cultures.”
The incident has sparked broader discussions about cultural sensitivity, with some questioning the fairness of generalising behaviour based on nationality: “It’s unfair to say all Indians act this way. We’re all individuals, and some people just lack awareness.”
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