'Want free booze, skip queues': Man who visited 40 countries in 18 yrs flags how Indians behave abroad

Love travelling? But in some places, locals might perceive you in a certain way, not solely for your own actions, but for how others from your country behaved and left a mark.

A man recently shared how he felt ashamed to be identified as an Indian during his international visits, merely because of how some Indians allegedly behave abroad in ways seen as lacking civic sense — from skipping queues and speaking loudly to playing videos on their phones without headphones.

Varun Krishnan, who says he has visited nearly 40 countries over the last 18 years, flagged what he has come across during his travels and explained why the behaviour of some Indian tourists has made him feel ashamed to call himself an Indian.

In a long post on X, he wrote, "I have been fortunate to travel extensively over the past 18 years, visiting nearly 40 countries. While these journeys have given me a deep appreciation for different cultures and people, they have also left me increasingly concerned about how some Indians conduct themselves abroad."

Krishnan then flagged 20 behaviours that, according to him, are commonly seen among some Indian tourists and reflect poor civic sense and etiquette.

Among the habits he pointed out were skipping queues and not following order, leaving trash at random places instead of adhering to waste-segregation rules, treating hotel staff, drivers and service workers poorly, and leaving washrooms in a terrible state.

He also criticised those who allegedly demand free booze the moment they board the plane.

Other behaviours that concerned him included playing reels and videos at loud volumes without headphones in public places, taking videos of strangers without consent, and clicking photographs in areas where photography is prohibited.

As the post surfaced online, the internet was soon to respond. Many netizens agreed to what Varun shared. "100% true, sad reality", said comments, hoping that the scenario changes for the better.