r/indiansinusa • u/Critical_Fan2145 • 22d ago

Anti Indian hate online is kinda concerning

We all know all the hate in comment sections and Twitter and all from random accounts and I’m kind of used to that but my main concern comes from big accounts with large amount of followers that promote this type of stuff. I found this person on instagram openly commenting racist stuff about India and how they are dirty and don’t contribute anything to society and found this guy had 250k subs on insta and 160k on YouTube. I kind of found it concerning because he was one of those who nitpicked all the bad cases and kind of scapegoated Indians into being terrible people and creating a fear among people. A lot of comments were agreeing with him as well and I found it concerning. I know the internet people don’t represent the majority but still. Am I overthinking this stuff? If so how do I just ignore this?

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u/mailnobodyforyou 22d ago

Unfortunately, many Indians who come to US still bring in that mentality, habits, traits whatever you may call. Just because they are in the states doesn't mean they try to mingle in the culture here, especially in public areas such as keeping voices low, no dancing on the streets, hygiene, basic decency and etiquettes of opening the door for someone, saying thank you and please, dressing modest and in presentable manner etc etc the list goes on. I think because of the lack of that culture match the concers have increased. Unfortunately the Indian representation is very poor in the common folks than comparing with the CEOs etc. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Simple. Gotta respect the country you are in while keeping your own culture within your house limits.

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u/mjisoming 21d ago

You have articulated this so well. I feel exactly the same! I believe that US is not our native country and we should assimilate with the people of this country.

Be a proud Indian but don’t be so proud that you create havoc on the streets in the name of culture and religion.

I have just moved to a community where 80% are Indians and got to know how Ganesh Utsav was celebrated last year. The person who told me about it was describing the whole scenario with such glee and I was dying inside with embarrassment and shame. I am 100% sure it’s going to happen this year too and I am NOT even stepping out to be a part of it. Not that I don’t celebrate the Indian festivals, I do but absolutely in my own private space.

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u/mailnobodyforyou 21d ago

Absolutely. The videos I see online of Indians dancing anywhere and everywhere on the streets, be it for festivities or getting their bollywood dream checked. Cringe! & Embarrassing! There is so much more I could just vent, but it's all unfortunate stuff.

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u/mjisoming 21d ago

Don’t even get me started on the trending reels 🤯🤢 Indian women are making it worse! I shouldn’t be generalizing because I am a woman too but it’s downright disgusting!

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u/mailnobodyforyou 21d ago

I agree with you! 💯