Indians and civic sense do not go hand in hand. Proof? After a video of a group of Indian tourists performing garba on an airport tarmac in Vietnam went viral, several similar instances have surfaced on social
media, once again sparking debate over etiquette and public conduct.
A clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed a few Indians tourists in Japan cutting the line to take some pictures. The incident occurred at the famous Shibuya Crossing, which features the statue of Hachiko, a dog who waited for his owner for eight years after he had passed away. Tourists visiting Japan make sure to check out the landmark and even take photos and videos, as did a few Indians.
According to the person who shared the video, the tourists bypassed a queue to take photographs with the statue. In the clip, two women and a man, who appeared to be Indians, were seen skipping the line and standing in front of the Hachiko statue. The man narrating the incident revealed that he eventually confronted them for their behaviour.
Soon after the clip caught attention on the platform, people began calling them out, including other Indians, for their conduct in foreign countries.
“Indians do not realise just how deeply distasteful line-cutting is seen in the rest of the world. We think it’s something clever & not a big deal. But it is a way bigger deal than random dancing. It genuinely offends people,” a user commented.
Indians do not realize just how deeply distasteful line cutting is seen in the rest of the world. We think it’s something clever & not a big deal. But it is a way bigger deal than random dancing. It genuinely offends people. https://t.co/drem6GVL6l
— Gaurav Sabnis (@gauravsabnis) May 31, 2026
An individual said, “This I saw in New York too on the famous Wall Street Bull. Indians are entitled lot, they love to break discipline, they fight when they’re wrong, they want others to adjust for their benefit, else they get upset, they can be shrewd, unethical & uncouth if they see an opportunity.”
“Am fed up of seeing these ah#%* giving indians a bad name. For god sakes organise a before travel course for teaching them manners …jeez!!!!!!!!!!” someone else wrote.
Another video showed a group of Indians performing Garba at the Great Wall of China. Dressed in festive attire, with some of the men wearing kurtas and women in colourful long skirts and dupattas, the group was captured carefreely dancing to the song Chogada as other tourists watched.
“Garba at the Great Wall of China. Gujju gang being global maestros of cringe,” the post’s caption read.
@virsanghvi @hvgoenka here is the epic one . Cringe of the Indians https://t.co/xdMrRw2kLD
— Sunil Kumar Kuls (@KulsSunil) May 31, 2026
“I despise Gujjus…. After Gandhi and Patel….Gujjus have gone completely opposite route and brought nothing but shame to this country,” quipped one person.
“Every country will have its own rules which we shouldn’t trespass and create nonsense. Because of these kind of people, our Indians are getting hatred in other countries,” commented a different individual.
Meanwhile, a clip from the United States showed a group of Indians breaking into Garba after allegedly coming across a fully vegetarian restaurant. They were travelling to the country for business purposes. In the video, they were seen dancing, once again on Chogada, around the tables inside the restaurant. And they were not just performing Garba but also singing the song loudly.
Another Cringe Fest 🤦
No One. Absolutely No One ! Then, Indians arrive at a veg restaurant in the US
Group of Jains break into full throttle Garba after getting a veg restaurant meal in Gujju Style 🤡#vietnam #tourists pic.twitter.com/QnOXO7OQdx https://t.co/PcAz8AJayk
— The Lie Lamaa 🏹 (@_TheLieLamaa) May 29, 2026
“Another Cringe Fest. No One. Absolutely No One! Then, Indians arrive at a veg restaurant in the US. Group of Jains break into full throttle Garba after getting a veg restaurant meal in Gujju Style,” the post read.
Reacting to the video, one person quipped, “Disgusting is an understatement. I sincerely hope such people stay at home rather than visiting overseas and bring a bad name to the country.”
Another added, “Can this stupidity stop? We’re being mocked for this shit.”
“Believe it or not, it’s always Gujjus,” commented someone else.
Such incidents have once again ignited debate on civic sense, travel etiquette, and how Indian tourists represent their country abroad.
