Japanese man shares Gurugram flat hunt video, Internet helps pick the 'right' one
As the video played on, he gave glimpses of semi-furnished and fully furnished flats in residential societies. But deciding on one flat proved trickier than expected. In the middle of his search, he decided to pause for lunch, and, unsurprisingly, he opted for a dosa.'Okay, I can't decide one flat. In that case, all I need to do is go for lunch. Guess what will I eat today, yes, it's a dosa. I love dosa,' he said.He didn't miss dessert either. 'Of course, I didn't forget dessert. I had a glass of lassi. The lassi was really good,' he added.After lunch, he resumed his search and toured another apartment. But the conclusion remained the same. 'In the end, I couldn't decide. I want to cry!' he said as he concluded his video.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Random Japanese In India (@randomjapanese__inindia)The relatable clip prompted social media users to react. Several users offered him tips on how to pick the right flat in Gurugram's maze of apartments and traffic.'Hey, pick a place close to your office. Gurgaon traffic is a nightmare! I have my own apartment in Gurgaon too, but since it's far from my office, I end up spending most of my time just commuting. If you need any help or suggestions, ask the folks at your office or just DM me. Cheers!' a user said.Another user suggested, 'Go with one which has independence, fewer society people, closer to the office and civilisation for easy grocery, public transportation, and food.''Pick the one which is closest to your workspace. Daily commute is a nightmare in Delhi,' one user said, while another added, 'On Golf Course Road is the best, there are supermarkets, Thai, Japanese and Korean restaurants, so convenient and popular among foreigners.'advertisementSee the comments here:While he couldn't finalise a flat just yet, the internet clearly had his back, making his search feel a little less lonely and a little more Indian.- Ends
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