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Indians in US called out for ‘mocking their own, twisted sense of enlightenment’
A Redditor called out Indians living in America, accusing them of invading others’ privacy, backstabbing people, and making fun of their own community.
A Redditor lashed out at Indians living in the USA, accusing them of interrogating fellow desis for gossip, and of tearing each other down for clout. The share has struck a chord with many, prompting a heated discussion about the Indian diaspora in America.
Titled “Indians in the USA — harsh truth,” the post claims that many Indians in the US have a “twisted sense of entitlement.”
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“Privacy? Forget it. When Indians meet other Indians, they turn into interrogators — digging into your personal life, family, job, income, relationships, even your grades. But it’s not curiosity — it’s data collection for self-gain, gossip, or sabotage,” the post continues.
The Redditor further alleges that when in a mixed group, some “Indian men suddenly develop a superiority complex.” The individual accused the desis of bringing down their own to impress non-Indians.
What did social media say?
An individual wrote, “Shouldn't we treat everyone equally in the workplace, regardless of background? While I understand why some Indians might feel a sense of solidarity with each other, especially when working abroad, isn't it also important to integrate and connect with everyone around us, not just those from our own community?”
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Another expressed, “Embrace liberty and individuals as individuals. Stop with group identity, I guess.”
A third added, “I agree with this. Being here for a very long time, I have seen this repeatedly. Once, I was in a relationship with an American woman who was much older than me. The amount of stares and judgment I got from Indian men was annoying. I expected this from foreigners, but it came from our own. Some even went to pass on various kinds of comments and to tell how lucky I was to get a white woman who has 'experience' and I should marry her immediately to secure a green card.”
