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‘Khaane mein thodi dikkat, baaki sab badhiya’: Daughter shares dad’s US review after 1 month

An Indian father’s candid review of his first month in the US has gone viral, with his daughter sharing his thoughts on food, roads and life there.

Published on: Aug 22, 2026, 15:50:41 IST
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An Indian father visiting the US for the first time has shared his honest take on life there. His daughter recorded their conversation during the trip, capturing his pride in his children and his excitement at finally visiting the US.

Indian dad shares his first impressions of life in the US. (Instagram/@have.you.met.neha)
Indian dad shares his first impressions of life in the US. (Instagram/@have.you.met.neha)

The video was shared by Instagram user Neha Nooka, who described it as her first collaboration with her father. In the clip, she asks him about his experience of visiting the US for the first time.

‘Bachchon par bahut garv hai’

The father, who was born in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, spoke about how he had never imagined that his children would eventually move to the US, study there and build careers.

“Dono bachche America aaye, padhe, job kar rahe hain, dono well-settled hain,” he said.

He added that he had never imagined getting an opportunity to visit the US himself.

“Humne bhi zindagi mein kabhi nahi socha tha ki America aane ka mauka milega,” he said.

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The father said he had already visited several places, including Seattle, New York and New Jersey, and was delighted with the experience.

“Abhi bahut khushi hai. Bachchon par bahut garv hai,” he said.

He also spoke about visiting Mount Rainier, where he had gone up to around 8,000 feet.

“Ghoomne ke liye badhiya hai. Clean bhi bahut hai. Sab kuch India se achha hai,” he said.

However, there was one thing he found difficult.

“Thoda khaane-peene mein hum Indians ko dikkat hoti hai. Baaki sab badhiya hai,” he said.

When his daughter asked what else he liked or disliked about the US, he praised the roads and people, while saying that food remained a challenge.

“US mein sab achha hai. Khaane-peene mein thodi dikkat hai, baaki sab achha hai. Roads achhi hain. Log bhi badhiya hain,” he said.

Neha captioned the video, “My first collaboration with Dad. Show some loveee.”

Check out the full video below:

Viewers praise the father-daughter bond

The candid father-daughter interaction quickly drew warm reactions, with viewers particularly noticing the father’s happiness and pride.

“Proud parents and proud daughter,” one person commented.

“Can see how happy and proud he is,” another wrote.

“Loved it. No script, raw feelings,” a user said.

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“So happy for you and your family!” another commented.

“Awww. This is wholesome,” one person wrote.

“God bless you all,” another added.

(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)

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    Vaishali Kapila is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where she covers internet culture, viral social media moments, human interest stories and workplace trends. She believes the best stories often come from ordinary experiences and everyday conversations. Through her stories, she aims to help readers understand not just what is trending, but why it matters. Born and brought up in Chandigarh and now based in Delhi, Vaishali has over five years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, she worked as a Sub Editor at NDTV, where she specialised in food and travel writing. Over the years, she has written and edited stories on recipes, nutrition, restaurants, destinations and travel trends, while building expertise in digital storytelling, search-driven journalism and audience-focused content. Today, her work spans a wide range of topics, including consumer issues, lifestyle, workplace trends and stories that reflect everyday life. She enjoys finding fresh angles, speaking with people and adding the context that helps readers make sense of a story. Vaishali holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism with a specialisation in New Media from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. When she is not working, Vaishali enjoys exploring new places, trying local food and documenting her experiences through a food Instagram page she runs with her husband. She also enjoys watching documentaries, learning about space and science, and exploring stories about different cultures and people.Read More

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