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Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Indian man shocked by US neighbours' cold response on house catching fire, video sparks debate: ‘That's called giving personal space'
Nitish Advitiy, an Indian vlogger, recently had a cultural shock after a house in his neighbourhood caught fire. However, none of the neighbours stepped out of their homes to check on the owner or to offer help. In the now-viral video shared on Instagram, Advitiy captured the scene where several firefighters assisted the house that caught fire. 'Look, there's a fire in this house. There's a major problem, and the firefighters are breaking open the terrace. Look, there are so many fire brigades and police vehicles. But I am shocked. There are so many houses in the neighbourhood, but no one came out of their houses to check about the incident. Even my owner just asked me how the incident unfolded, and went back inside,' Advitiy says in the video. 'No one came outside to check. It's just me. No one cares if people are dying in the neighbourhood. I think this is the only case in India where people step out to check on their neighbours,' he adds. The viral video shows that firefighters had broken open the window, and some climbed the terrace, attempting to open it. No onlookers can be spotted in the video. 'I know people will abuse me but I am telling the truth. If neighbours don't help each other then what is the point of a neighbourhood?' Advitiy captioned the video. Watch here: A post shared by नितिश अद्वितय (@nitishadvitiy) The video quickly gained traction, sparking a debate over civic sense and personal space. 'They know the authorities will take care of the same, no need of people to come and make reels of same,' a user wrote. 'That's called giving personal space reason why police in India don't arrive but people do learn some civic sense don't make everything emotional of course if it's a big fire one will come out and see,' another user commented. 'Firefighters along with ambulance comes within minutes in USA And very skilled ones. In India firefighters will come after 1 to 2 hours. Neighbours will come to see,' a third user reacted.
NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Indian Man Stunned By US Neighbours' Cold Response After House Fire Incident: "They Don't Care"
An Indian man living in the US shared his shocking experience after a house in his neighbourhood caught fire. In an Instagram reel, Nitish Advitiy expressed his surprise at the neighbours' reaction, noting that none of them came out to check on the homeowner or offer any kind of assistance. According to him, the fire department responded promptly, but the neighbours' apathy was striking. This incident highlights a broader trend in American society, where neighbourliness is often viewed more in terms of etiquette rather than meaningful relationships. "In the US, neighbours don't care about each other", the video was captioned on Imstagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by नितिश अद्वितय (@nitishadvitiy) The video sparked a mixed response on social media, with some users drawing comparisons to the strong community bonds often seen in Indian neighbourhoods. Others argued that the situation in the US is better than in India in certain aspects, highlighting differing cultural norms and expectations around community involvement. One user wrote, "Cause they mind their own business." Another commented, "They know the authorities will take care of the same, no need for people to come and make reels of the same." A third said, "One big reason why many like to live in such places is because of privacy. Unlike in India, where everyone likes to poke their nose into others' lives." A fourth added, "Brother, you have gone to America, but your thinking has not changed. People have faith in government authority, that's why they are not stepping out." Research suggests nearly 75% of Americans dislike at least one neighbour, often due to issues like noise, rudeness or giving off "weird vibes". This can lead to increased stress and decreased sense of community. In fact, over 1 in 10 Americans have moved because they didn't like their neighbours, while another 27% have considered it..
