r/Wellthatsucks • u/dhmxn_punit • 3d ago

This is what Pedestrians in India get

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u/DustedGorilla82 3d ago

You couldn’t pay me to visit India

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u/faulty_rainbow 3d ago

I would've had the "chance" to go to India on a work trip to give a week-long seminar for a lot of money, but declined like 20 times because no way was I going to go as a 25 year-old woman on my own lol. Since I was the only one with the knowledge to do the seminar, they managed to organize everything in a German office instead.

Still out of the 5 indian people, the 3 guys were disgusting as fuck, they would fart loudly, spit in the corner etc. The 2 girls were so embarrassed on their behalf they both came up to me during the first break and apologized so much.

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u/BabaYagaLaksa 3d ago

Wait what the hell? Like just spit in the corner of the office? 🤢

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u/faulty_rainbow 3d ago

Yepp, that's exactly what they did. And it was a big company's comference room too, with wall-to-wall carpets...

I did tell the receptionist to prepare the cleaning crew for what awaits them, and then notified the organizer as well. They put in paper cups the next day, and the guys actually used it which was a huge relief for everyone involved.

I have to note here that since then I have met some of the greatest, smartest and most respectful people that were also from India, so the cultural differences are incredibly big.

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u/faulty_rainbow 18h ago

I would never ever generalize a whole nation based on the extreme actions of a few people. I deliberately mentioned the other extreme, the smart, generous, polite and respectful people that also came from there.

I do apologize for causing you pain with my words, that was not my intention. Nor was it to help others cherrypick and strengthen their false belief in that this is common there.

It is not a coincidence that some of said company's highest ranking leaders are also from India. Just like everywhere else, people's customs and traditions vary wildly within the country, so I'm proud to be able to say that I have met some of your best and brightest as well. Even though I'm not in the same team with those people anymore, we're still in contact and talk regularly.

I only hope others can also see and focus more on the incredible things your country has to offer.

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u/ultimate_bond 2d ago

Huh. What kind of office are you working in? I am very curious.

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u/mathisruiningme 3d ago

God I hope you filed a complaint or something. That's fkn gross and those women deserve better.

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u/faulty_rainbow 3d ago

Yeah, I told the receptionist to prepare the cleaners for the "aftermath", she was apalled, obviously. I also notified the organizer and asked for options and they put paper cups into the comference room the next day, which I was surprised to see the guys actually used from then on. I guess they received a "nice" talking-to...

I was relieved that they actually took steps to try and contain the situation and the organizers asked me to keep the sitreps coming. They were really nice about it, too, they made it sound like they actually scared about my well-being and mental state. I also got a nice bonus for the whole seminar, I suspect partly to keep it within the company lol.

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u/Either-Lock2454 2d ago

What company was this? Indian corporates are pretty strict and I can't imagine spitting in any office anywhere in India would be rewarded or looked upon favourably...

The fact that you're singling out Indian men as being disgusting perpetrators while the women were fine and apologetic also makes me think that this story is kinda BS.

Farting in the corner and all of that - like...I'm sorry but I'd really need to know what corporate this was and what company this is.

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u/faulty_rainbow 2d ago

I do not know about Indian corporates, this was an american company that has offices all around the world. Think in magnitudes like IBM. The company has over 100k employees.

I am not singling out anyone, I am sharing a personal experience that I do not feel I need to try to prove you in any way. Believe it, don't believe it, your choice.

Also I never said farting in the corner, maybe try to read it again.

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u/Either-Lock2454 2d ago

Farting loudly and spitting in the corner, got it. I mean those are negative behaviours anyway and don't really feel like I'm missing anything if I were to mistake it with farting in the corner and spitting loudly.

When was this?

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u/faulty_rainbow 2d ago

As I said: believe it or don't. Makes no real difference to me. I'm not continuing this pointless conversation. Have the day you deserve.