Culture Shocked: 10 Things India Has That the US Doesn’t

Kristen Fischer, an American woman living in India for over four years, has gone viral for listing ten things she believes India offers that the US lacks. Her observations sparked widespread discussion online.

Key highlights:

1. MRP pricing ensures transparency, unlike the US where vendors set their own rates.
2. Dhabas offer affordable roadside meals, a concept missing in America.
3. Jet sprays are standard in Indian bathrooms, while the US relies solely on toilet paper.
4. Rickshaws and autos provide cheap, quick transport, unlike the car-dependent US.
5. School uniforms are common in India’s public schools, rare in the US.
6. UPI enables seamless digital payments, unmatched in the US.
7. Delivery apps in India promise ultra-fast service, often under 8 minutes.
8. Maggi noodles are a household staple, not widely available in the US.
9. Bazaars allow bargaining, unlike fixed-price US stores.
10. Monkeys roam freely in India, unlike the zoo-bound ones in America.

Sources: NDTV, India Today, News Karnataka.