India, March 14 -- An Indian traveller's recent trip to Vietnam has sparked a viral conversation about the behaviour of some Indian tourists abroad. In a Reddit post, the traveller detailed several frustrating encounters in Phu Quoc, ranging from "unreal entitlement" on flights to a lack of civic sense in public spaces.

"Why do so many Indians behave so badly when travelling abroad?" the Reddit user asked, adding they are currently in Vietnam. "I'm an Indian currently travelling in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, and after this trip I'm honestly starting to understand why Indians have such a terrible reputation as tourists abroad. Before anyone jumps in with 'not all Indians,' yes obviously. But enough Indians behave badly that the stereotype exists ...