Instances such as uncivil conduct on international flights or littering public spaces abroad contribute to a negative perception of India globally
When Indians travel to foreign countries and engage in inappropriate or offensive behavior, it reflects poorly on the entire nation as they become de facto ambassadors. Instances such as uncivil conduct on international flights or littering public spaces abroad contribute to a negative perception of India globally, according to a report by storypick.com.
A recent incident in Canada during Halloween celebrations involved Indians creating a disturbance on the streets, as captured in a video shared by a guy named Gautam Sachdeva on social media.
He urged Indians abroad to respect the culture of the host country and the people around them, emphasizing the significance of responsible behavior when representing India in a foreign setting
Sachdeva noted that individuals from other communities began leaving once they witnessed the unruly behavior of the Indian crowd. The situation escalated into a physical altercation, prompting the intervention of law enforcement to disperse the unruly gathering.
Gautam Sachdeva expressed concern about turning a festive occasion into a display of hooliganism and emphasized the importance of condemning such actions. He urged Indians abroad to respect the culture of the host country and the people around them, emphasizing the significance of responsible behavior when representing India in a foreign setting.
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