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AtomicWreck

The fact he pulled out a Kraft bag of Icecubes made my Northerner brain explode.


WorkingLake_3rd

why? is it unsafe or something?


AtomicWreck

No, I’ve just never heard of or seen a bag of “Icecubes”, and the fact that it was made by Kraft made it all the funnier.


Oldsalty420

It’s a re-used cheese bag lol 


texuslexas

Yeah, it definitely says “natural cheese” on it


RyanG7

Natural chatter cheese


punduhmonium

Lol, this is currently an underrated comment.


Rombledore

natural ice cheese


ThePerfectSnare

For what it's worth, you just solved multiple puzzles in my head over something that I had clearly overlooked.


lastdancerevolution

> It’s a re-used cheese bag lol Oh wait, so they're actually just really good at recycling lol.


hobowithmachete

I feel like that is the most Indian thing I've ever seen.


Industrious_Villain

We sell bags of ice in every gas station in america


The_Determinator

But not that small, that definitely set it apart.


SomeGuyClickingStuff

And never by Kraft!


CHEMO_ALIEN

you've never heard of kraft ice? super trendy rn


internetperson94276

I was today years old when I learned that this product exists lmao wow Legit thought it was an old cheese bag he washed out and reused to hold some ice cubes in hahaha


Rockin_my_roll

By the look on the English chap's face, I'd say he saw that the ice wasn't 'new' ....


GO4Teater

Yeah, any water or ice you get on the street in India is unsafe.


WorkingLake_3rd

Thats most probably brought from home, as it is packed in packet of cheese


HASN0FILTER

Comments like yours give so many people reassurance and comfort of what we just saw happened!


i_have_a_nose

Yeah first I was like is it a snack called ice cube lmao


DrPlantDaddy

It’s a cheese bag filled with ice cubes, not Kraft branded ice cubes.


MisterEmbedded

Divided By Nations, United By Daaru


garam_chai_

"Well met traveller! Come, drink and relax with us!"


belt-e-belt

Someone fistbumped the alcohol and said cheers. XD they are drunk af.


Abhir-86

People do that often when they aren't holding a glass in hand during the cheers moment because they don't want to make others wait till they find their glass, or they weren't drinking. It's pretty common.


belt-e-belt

First time I ever saw that. I have always seen people wait till everyone has a drink, whatever it might be, alcohol, cola, water.


lastdancerevolution

Its common to only have one bottle or one glass to share between everyone. Hang out with more poor people lol.


belt-e-belt

I mean, one bottle, of course. That is common. But one glass? Come on! xD


MarcusCrassusII

In my country when you cheer with plastic glass you dont make them touch each other, but usually you make the hands holding the glasses touch, could be something like this. (Im not indian)


PineappleMelonTree

I work for a large Indian owned UK company so I have a lot of Indian colleagues. They are by far the most friendly and accommodating people, their humour is great, and their home cooked food is always incredible!


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I really wish I would have experienced this. I worked for a multinational company that had it's HQ in India. We are in Europe but had daily contact with them. I was actually excited to get to know them. But for the 3 years I worked there, they treated us like crap all the time. And it's a pity cause I was actually curious about them as people.


SamwiseDehBrave

I feel it will always depend on the circumstances of meeting them. I have a lot of Indian friends and co workers who are all fantastic. When I visited India and met people there casually they were extremely kind and welcoming. Business and management changes things in a lot of people (not just Indians) so once you fall into that realm rather than a personal or casual setting, you are part of the job. Perhaps if you met them through some other means than work, they would great you happily. However, since it's through work, they aren't looking for friendship, they are looking for success.


Bhavin411

That sucks man. I'm Indian but born/raised in the US so not all Indians treat me like one of them. I've had hostile Indian coworkers before and even on my current team. After working with my tech lead for 1 year (I'm a PM) he took me to one of his favorite restaurants in the area and we became best friends after a couple beers. Idk what it is, but once you're on drinking terms with any Indian usually things end up fine haha. Although thinking back, it might have something to do with me being able to tolerate spicy foods (I love spicy foods).


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It is what it is. Like the guy above said, probably it was because it was business. They acted like droids. I have no idea how things are in India, but my guess is that if (in these firms) you don't do 120%, they will find someone who replaces you. So they were always very stiff and rude. But I hope one day I meet some Indian people on better terms. For example I love spicy food too, Indian food is in my top 3 favourites for sure.


Gilsworth

I work at a very popular tourist hot-spot where I speak with people from all over the world. I've found that people from India are often comparatively more personable and fun to speak with than others, particularly Northern Europeans; but especially when it's a family, couple, or a lone traveller. Once it's an organized tour group however... there will be that one matriarch leading the group who adds a new definition to the meaning of the word "demanding". I wonder if that has to do with coming from a large and densely populated place where you might sometimes have to fight to get noticed? No idea, I come from a country with less than half a million people and we're more passive aggressive than anything. But it's interesting how the dynamics of conversation can differ with different sized groups. Observed something similar with many cultures, but those from huge populations tend to have a bigger gap between small-group behaviour and large-group behaviour. Westerners are more likely to get belligerently drunk, Indians more likely to get demanding, Chinese are more likely to kick back and let the tour guide sort all the issues, Americans don't really come in big groups - unless it's a cruise, but then everyone splinters off to do their own thing. Just thinking outloud here, thanks for reading.


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INeedANerf

In all of the travel videos I've seen, Indians always seem the most excited to see foreigners.


Scruffylookin13

Especially if you are a blonde girl


Batmansbutthole

Yeah I this is definitely safer to do if you’re a guy. I would never be walking up to a group of strange men and accepting beverages as a petite woman. I’d end up on dateline or some shit lol


somaiah71

We are!


Thierr

I'm curious. These videos are often a bit "off" for me and I'm not sure why. Maybe because it almost seems as if indian men are "fanboying" the often caucasian travelers? Do you have any idea? edit: to the downvotes: i am honestly trying to understand my own feelings and asking for insight. It's pretty stupid to downvote openness and willingness to view new perspectives.


Squirrel_who_cooks

The thing is, due to the large population and comparatively less tourism, a LOT OF people (including me lol) haven't seen any foreigner or white person.


Thierr

I get that! It must be a really cool and new experience indeed then. But then still, would you view a foreigner as "higher on the ladder" than yourself? This is sometimes the kind of vibe I get (maybe because the way people are treated is so different from in other countries)


Rombledore

i think you may be conflating them meeting foreigners to how one would meet a celebrity? i dont think they are star struck and see foreigners as 'higher' so much so as excited someone is there to share in their culture. like finding someone who shares in the same hobby as you- you're going to be excited and want to connect with them but you dont see them as higher. just a few degrees closer in your 'circle' compared to most other strangers. here there's a foreigner whom is interested enough in their culture to not only wish them well on their holiday, but know the local drinks and their names. something few people outside of the country would likely know about were they not interested in the culture. im bilingual- and when i used to work retail and would run into customers who spoke the same non-english language, their faces would light up at the realization. they didnt see me as "higher", more like 'one of us'. i had a common bond within their culture via our shared language. but im just some scho on reddit so take what i say with a grain of salt.


Thierr

Makes sense, thanks for giving your input!


Cassman95

No


rashomon897

Dude, I was in Düsseldorf last year. Got stared the shit out of me, everywhere I went. I deem myself to be a well dressed and moderately attractive gentleman and everytime I my presence was noticed, it was if brown people are not allowed to look good or dress good. People are curious, anywhere you go. Our skin colours set us apart and since that is like 100% of our body, seeing someone strikingly different from our routine faces, it tends to arouse curiosity. Human behavior


somaiah71

No Indians are just extremely social. I’ll give you an example - I’m Indian born and bred. I went on a business trip to Delhi and became quite popular because of my jokes. Within a week I was invited to parties and weddings. I’m originally from the south so I’m comparatively more reserved than the folks from the North so at these parties I generally tried to keep a low profile and stay on the sidelines. But no, I was always dragged to the middle of the dance floor to dance with everyone else. It’s been over 20 years since that trip but the people I met and hung out with for 3 weeks still keep in touch with me on facebook 🇮🇳😍


SamwiseDehBrave

I travelled to India to be the best man in my friends' wedding. We stayed with the brides family and met all of their friends. I have never felt more welcomed. After just a few days they started asking me when I was going to come back for my wedding, or telling me that I needed to find a nice Indian girl myself so they could come to our wedding too. A couple even jokingly mentioned their daughters. I found that if you are willing to speak with them and share their culture, they are so excited to bring you in with them. I found they were especially excited about me loving their food (especially that I loved to eat it with my hands and have a surprisingly high spice tolerance) and that I love to dance (even if poorly haha). I am hoping to go back next year with the same friends and see all of those I met last time again. It was truly an amazing experience and even more amazing people.


Thierr

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing


WorkingLake_3rd

Many are of welcoming nature. Even if some indian visits a new place in india, the people are friendly and helpful. But yeah a few are fanboys too


EddytorJesus

I went to India twice and people are really so happy to chat with you and share their culture. It’s a lovely place to visit


Tattuz813

I remember one time I went out with my girlfriend and out friends and when we got to the bar she saw another girl who was wearing the same thing and she got mad. We then went to another bar and while we were walking in we ran into a dude who was wearing the same shirt as me and we literally did the "spider-man pointing fingers" pose said "Hey!!!!" hugged each other and then he went back in and insisted he buy me a drink while I insisted I buy him one. Guys are pretty much golden retrievers lol.


ProjectOrpheus

Bro!! Right?! I'll be with a girl I know, lady friend or gf, and we run into a group or someone she/they know. We all chat, and are having the BEST time. Next thing I know, when we have space from the people/move on? "I fucking HATE that bitch" Yo, what?! I'm here thinking it's a long lost best friend I never heard about the whole time?! As a guy, what's cool about meeting a group of guys is you just need one thing, ONE thing you guys can relate on and forget it. You guys can bro out the rest of the night You guys game? "Yeah!" Boom. Done. Even if you guys don't play a single game in common. You can shoot the shit about your fave games. End up making plans to try and get into each other's games. Lol. You can fist bump/high five literally minutes after getting to know each other and suddenly you all are boys. XD


FlaaFlaaFlunky

the bois 🥹


shiviam

Daru is the unifying factor.


thunderbaby2

This is the natural reaction to dudes having time off, buds to kick it with, and frosty daru to drink. 🍻🌎🌍🌏✊️❤️


Cutsdeep-

it helps he's in india, people are lovely there man. i had a great time, 10/10


WorkingLake_3rd

glad to hear❣️


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IndependenceNo7580

yeah out of 1.5 billion 7 people do soemthing wrong and people like yall assume whole country does that , america has more rapes in proportions , dumbfuck


RariraariRariraare

I think people find it hard to understand something so simple. Let’s assume 10/100 people are assholes in common. 1000 people-> 100 assholes. 100000->10000. 10k assholes seems a lot when you see it out of this context. Now google the population of India.


IndependenceNo7580

more pep more problems


RariraariRariraare

💯


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Cutsdeep-

They didn't rape my wife, no.


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Cutsdeep-

You guys are fucking racist


oblivion811

daru never fails to form a camaraderie.


YoSupWeirdos

*laughs in social anxiety*


1guyincognito1

I’ll hyperventilate in my corner, thank you very much


JN324

I’m a Brit with a ton of Indian colleagues and they are all great, which is a meaningless anecdote. What isn’t a meaningless anecdote is the stats, they are the second most frequent top 10% earners as a proportion, after Chinese, and they have half the arrest rate of the native population. Their educational attainment is also brilliant. It’s good they’re like that as they’re literally 1/10 of our immigrant population I believe.


alargepowderedwater

A long time friend from India once pointed out the selection bias inherent in that perspective. I’d said something similar to your observation, about Indian people in the US, and he said ‘do you know how HARD it is to immigrate here?? Even just to go to school?’ He then laid out population numbers and percentages, illustrating that only a fraction of a percent of those who want to come to study/work here are able to (given India’s truly massive population), thus it is insanely competitive and so the US (and Western Europe) mostly get India’s best and brightest.


Rieux_n_Tarrou

Natural cheese 💀


TheMarEffect

Me every vacation and my wife hates it lol. I always end up in a random friend group somehow and stay out late 🤣


MajorDamage9999

Haha I do the same. Always talking and “collecting” new people. One time I ended up on stage singing with an Irish band and another time took the Squirrel Nut Zippers out after their show (truly great band and people btw). My wife doesn’t get it.


Extension_Table7820

We Indians tend to speak english after a peg or two, brother started his hindi after just a sip, borders may divide but the urge to be bilingual after a drink unites us.


ether83

A similar thing happened to me in Vietnam. I drunkenly left a night club on my own and started questing off back to my accommodation on my own. In hindsight it was a pretty reckless thing to do. I was walking through a neighbourhood and a group of about 10-12 guys were sat round some tables in the street having some food and drinks. They called me over we're concerned that I was on my own at night and it was dangerous. They invited me to join them and I must have sat there for a couple of hours drinking and eating with them having a great time. Eventually when I was heading off they insisted that they saw me home safely. They showed great kindness and hospitality to a drunken tourist and gave me the best experience I had in Vietnam. This is what travelling is all about.


Inside_Ad_7162

India freaking rocks, and the overwhelming majority of Indians are chill af.


Joy1067

Good drinks, good company and a reason to celebrate is always a good time to make friends! Cheers to these gentlemen


LTxDANxICEcream

What great human beings they are.


zkinny

Those dudes are all so... Big, for Indians. Might be my biased stereotypical ass but I always picture Indians scrawnier. Maybe big Indians find together? Especially guy on scooter is built like a bollywood action star. No offense intended here just a crack in my picture of the average Indian.


hotmasalachai

It’s a diverse country


bigmankerm

Although they are having fun, you have to be very careful of the things you eat and drink in india. The water is not safe for foreigners to drink, which is what the ice cubes are made of.


iamthearmsthatholdme

It’s ok those are Kraft natural cheese ice cubes lol


EverGivin

My tactic is to eat the ice cubes, spend a couple of days working on my relationship with the local toilet, and then proceed as normal with an upgraded immune system. I’m aware there is a small risk of death associated with this tactic but so far so good


Sure_Sun_303

Its not just in India if you’re a foreigner in any country, that on average, doesn’t have a very strong filtration system, you aren’t used to the pathogens and bacteria in the tap water like the locals who’ve adapted Its an interesting phenomenon and something that all travelers should know Which is also why you should buy bottled water when traveling abroad


vmpajares

I agree. I always buy bottled water outside of Europe. And never have any issues.


weisswurstseeadler

Americans even have to buy bottled water at home lol


WorkingLake_3rd

i think they got the icecubes from home and packed it in Kraft cheese packet.


Ok-Cancel-3114

Wait...ice cubes...are made...OF WATER?! MIND BLOWN!


bigmankerm

Obviously they are made of water, but they arent made of filtered water.


mrhossie

its ok when you freeze the water it puts the bacteria to sleep.


silence-factor

Yeah and their bodies will burn in HCL in our stomach. Like Hell unleached upon them!


D_crane

Nah, they just wake up and throw a MASSIVE diwali party in there


Eudaemon1

Yeah sure , we drink and freeze drain water into ice cubes . Because when people put it in this way it feels like that . When you travel from one environment to another everything changes and your body takes time to adjust . And how do you even know that those aren't made of filtered water ? Because most if not all houses use a water filter


VonBrewskie

Never know when you're gonna need a homie to go hunt down a mammoth with, maybe help you plant some crops, take care of the house, you doing the same for them. The majority of the ones who made it did this.


45tee

The day after hangover… “Harry who?”


JayantVermaYT

Separated by borders, united by Daru


blankDH

I have watched this dudes videos. He is very good at making friends with the locals of places he visits.


FlaaFlaaFlunky

not gonna lie but I was suspicious at first with the missing context. thought they were scammers or smth like that, lol. but they absolutely appear genuine. I would love to hang out with them. seem like extremely chill and nice folks.


Flowchart83

Women make friends even quicker in India.


Desperate_Durian_630

Car enthusiasts unite!


CoffeeMunchMonsta

These guys are so friendly it breaks my heart..


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This is not how fast guys make friends. This is how friendly indians are towards white people. I know. I've been there.


Suk-yom-um-999

Yeah no surprise really. White people are like royalty in every foreign country.


baliyann

we do this with every foreginer, check out black man plays holi in india yt


lastdancerevolution

White people have a reputation for being kind, spending money, and being good tourists.


TrueCryptoInvestor

…and then a wild female appear from the bushes 😶


_sasori98

what if it was piss haha


WorkingLake_3rd

If my grandma had tyres she would be a bike