An X post highlighting loud behaviour by an Indian family on a quiet Finnish train sparks debate about civic sense and cultural differences.
A post on X (formerly Twitter) criticizing the behaviour of an Indian family in Finland’s “ultra quiet” train has gone viral, stirring mixed reactions. The post, shared by user Gokul (@gokulns), describes an incident during his journey from Lapland to Helsinki, where he encountered a family speaking loudly in Hindi while keeping their cabin doors open , reported by ndtv.com
The post has sparked a debate on public behaviour abroad and how cultural differences are perceived in shared spaces.
Gokul shared his frustration, stating, “I’m on a train from Lapland to Helsinki, and there’s one family in the otherwise ultra quiet carriage that’s being very loud, talking to someone over a video call. In Hindi. With their cabin doors open. We really don’t get civic sense, do we?” His comment quickly gained traction, with many users agreeing that the family’s loud behaviour was disruptive to the peaceful environment.
The post generated a flurry of comments, with some supporting Gokul’s view, saying that loud Indian behaviour in public spaces is often disruptive. One user noted, “I’ve seen this a lot of times in London, and yes, it gives an awful impression,” while another added, “Indians = Noise! We’re loud in everything, be it celebrations or just talking.”
The post has triggered a wide range of responses, with some questioning whether public criticism was the best approach to handle the situation.
However, other users pushed back against Gokul’s public criticism, suggesting he could have spoken to the family directly instead of airing the issue online. “Easier to stop by and request them to close the door and lower their voice?” one user pointed out. Another commented, “Why are you being so loud about this? Go and tell them on the train.”
Several users also pointed out that noisy behaviour isn’t limited to any one nationality. One user wrote, “I assume you either ignore other nationals or have a grudge against Indians. Go on the London Underground after 8 PM on a Friday or Saturday and see which nationality has civic sense.”
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