India, May 4 -- An American woman living in India has shared her experience of visiting a local market, comparing the lively atmosphere with the more structured shopping culture in the US.

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Taking to Instagram, Katie Sharma posted a video in which she documented a shopping trip on a hot day and highlighted everything from bargaining to street food.

In the video, Katie said, "It's 40 degrees out, let's go shopping. I went to the market, I got some food. Vibrant, energetic India. Traffic, crowded. I got two towels for 800 rupees. I don't think that's good. I don't know, I tried. Oh my god, pepper! And then Arunima, crockery glasses. W...