Poland's Peaceful Streets Vs India's Honking Horns — Viral Video Sparks Debate

In a recent video from Poland that has gone viral, Indian content creator Kunal Dutt contrasts the bustling streets of India with the serene roads of Poland. Posted on Instagram, the video shows Dutt walking through a quiet Polish street, emphasising the absence of the incessant honking that “characterises” Indian traffic.Dutt’s video begins with a simple invitation: “Let me know when you hear anything.” As he films, the smooth flow of traffic unfolds, with drivers using their horns sparingly and only in critical situations, such as emergencies. He points out that in Poland, excessive honking is viewed as aggressive behaviour—a stark contrast to the frequent and often unnecessary honking prevalent in India.The content creator highlights that in India,

honking has become a norm, contributing to significant noise pollution. He urges viewers to reflect on their driving habits and consider adopting the more considerate practices observed in Poland. Dutt concludes his video with a message encouraging his audience to learn from positive behaviours observed abroad and to integrate those lessons into their own lives.

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The video has sparked considerable discussion online, amassing nearly 50,000 views and eliciting varied responses from social media users. Many viewers resonated with Dutt’s observations, appreciating his call for better driving etiquette, while others defended the honking culture as a necessary form of communication amid India’s chaotic traffic conditions. Some also questioned how India could be compared to a Polish city given the vast difference in population, while many more shared their own opinions in the comments.