Indian Traveller Criticizes Fellow Tourists' Behavior in Vietnam

A Reddit post highlights concerns over the negative impact of some Indian tourists' conduct on the country's reputation abroad.

An Indian traveler shared his frustrations on Reddit about the behavior of some Indian tourists during his trip to Vietnam, describing it as embarrassing and damaging to India's image.
The traveler reported incidents of unruly conduct, including a group of Indians being ejected from a nightclub on Hanoi's Beer Street, which left him feeling 'secondhand shame.'
He highlighted issues such as disrespect for local customs, entitlement, and inappropriate behavior by certain Indian male tourists, which reportedly led to strained interactions with locals.
The post went viral, with other users echoing similar experiences of encountering poorly behaved Indian tourists abroad and noting the broader reputational consequences.
Some commenters emphasized the difficulty of overcoming the negative stereotypes created by such behavior, despite the presence of respectful Indian travelers.