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Delhi Visitor’s Viral Reddit Post Puts Civic Etiquette Back in the Spotlight

Media reports highlight online reactions, with no independent verification of the incidents.

Overview

  • The traveler, three days into a stay in Delhi, described people cutting queues and a tense exchange over a deeply reclined bus seat.
  • He asked whether the behavior reflected cultural norms and requested guidance on responding without seeming rude.
  • Responses on Reddit ranged from agreement with the observations to calls for context about crowding and varied public norms.
  • Commenters offered practical tips such as standing firm in queues or letting minor slights go, with some noting similar experiences in other countries.
  • India Today and Hindustan Times summarized the thread and reactions, and Hindustan Times added a disclaimer that the claims were not independently verified and no official responses were reported.