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Australian woman bargaining at Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar market leaves people with mixed reactions

A video of vlogger Ella Johansen, originally from Australia, bargaining with a street vendor at Sarojini Nagar Market had gone viral on X.

Published on: Jan 14, 2024, 14:15:48 IST
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A video of a vlogger bargaining with a shopkeeper at Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar market has gone viral. The video shows the woman bargaining while trying to buy a kurti. It didn't take long for people to share their opinions on the situation. While some slammed the woman claiming that she could afford the price of the dress, others came to her support by saying that there was nothing wrong in bargaining.

The image shows an Australian woman whose video went viral. (YouTube/@livingthejolife)
The image shows an Australian woman whose video went viral. (YouTube/@livingthejolife)

Vlogger Ella Johansen, originally from Australia, shared a video on her YouTube channel that shows her exploring Sarojini Nagar market. The video that went viral on X is a part of that clip.

X user @mushruem_ wrote, “Words can not describe what I’m feeling right now,” while sharing the video. In the video, Johansen is seen explaining that she is at Sarojini Nagar market. Then she notices a green kurti and decides to buy it.

At first, she asks for the price. To which, the seller says that it's 350. Johansen then looks at the camera and shares that she is going to say 250. She also calculates the price in Australian currency and says that it is cheap. She approaches the seller, but he refuses to sell it at a reduced price, mentioning that it is a ‘fixed price’ shop. The video ends with her getting the kurti and wearing it.

Take a look at this video of the vlogger:

“It’s $5, just buy it,” wrote an X user. “Bargaining is usual in markets around Asia, so I don't understand why this is a problem. If you don't know that it’s fixed prices then of course you bargain,” argued another. “Everyone’s slamming her, but it’s good to be street smart. More power to her!” posted a third. “Just bargaining for fun,” shared a fourth.

 
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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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