An ardent reddit article by a non -resident return Indian triggered a generalized discussion on the frustrations of navigating daily life in India – aggressive touts with promises broken by service providers.
The message recounts the disillusionment of the user after returning to India for a stay of 3 to 4 months, 15 years after his departure in adolescence.
“As I got out of Delhi airport, dozens of staff and carriers invaded me … Some even caught my luggage and asked for random amounts only,” the user wrote, adding that he had ended up paying 200 ₹ to avoid confrontation. “Pollution? Intolerable. Traffic and infrastructure? Total Nightmare. “
Beyond the public spaces, the user detailed the frustrations on the interior front – from the internet installation delayed to poor quality construction work in a newly built house. “Of course, problems also exist in the West, but at least you do not waste as much energy on things that should be well done,” added the post.
The diatribe has resonated with many Reddit users, causing a fierce debate.
A user has rejected, noting his own relatively fluid experience: “I don’t know where you moved to India, but I’m going to Mumbai and Pune, and generally, the services are faster than that. My house in Mumbai is chic that the house in London. ”
Another commentary, maintained with dark humor, read: “3-4 months is not enough. You need a year to be numb and forget virtues like professionalism and kindness in India … Whenever I come back from vacation to India, I isolate myself to forget the habits that I have accidentally taken. “
While some considered the original position to be too severe, others recognized the systemic frustrations underlying the inhabitants face – from delays in service with bureaucratic ineffectures.
