08/05/2026
There is a reason why Indian parents would not let their kid work in McDonald's, whereas it's very normal in the US
When I went to the US, I was surprised to see that in a three-star hotel, the toilet cleaner used the same coffee machine to drink coffee from that the guests were using. The cleaning staff smiled at and greeted the guests without worrying that they will not be responded to
First-world countries have a different culture. The disdain for the lower classes that Indians have is unique
In the US, they are service workers. In India, they are servants. And it shows in the behavior
An Indian mind cannot comprehend how a waiter serving drinks in a restaurant can be so confident, friendly and chatty with the customers
Same with the person behind the billing counter at the mall. While billing your goods, they would ask you how your shopping experience was, whether you found what you were looking for. They would praise the brand that you chose. That kind of interaction is surprisingly normal
In India, the lower classes do not have the guts, because they are never allowed the respect and freedom in that position