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American Expat’s Viral Video Lists Three Habits She Dropped After Moving to India

Her latest Instagram clip has drawn hundreds of thousands of views, underscoring how day-to-day changes can reshape perceptions of expat life.

Overview

  • Kristen Fischer, an American living in Delhi for about four years, posted a reel titled “Three Things I Gave Up When Coming to India.”
  • She says she adopted a vegetarian diet in India, calling it cheaper, cleaner, easier, and healthier for her family.
  • She switched from toilet paper to a jet spray and says she prefers cleaning with water and does not plan to revert.
  • She describes letting go of many personal insecurities and says she feels more at ease about her children’s safety compared with her experience in the U.S.
  • India Today reports the video has surpassed 262,000 views, with comments largely praising her choices and echoing her observations.