American influencer Kristen Fischer, who has been living in New Delhi with her family for the past few years, recently shared one of the biggest cultural challenges she encountered in India—adapting to the country’s approach to dinner parties. In an Instagram video, Fischer explained that in the United States of America, she was accustomed to meals being served as soon as guests arrived.
However, in India, the tradition is different. “Here, guests typically socialise first, and the meal is served later in the evening, usually when it’s time for everyone to head home,” she said in the video. She further highlighted that in India, the meal usually means the end of the evening, whereas in the US, it typically marks the beginning of the night. Sharing the video, the influencer wrote, “I am used to being served food right away when coming to someone’s home for dinner. I am always sitting there hungry and wondering when food will be served every time.”
“I have been at friend’s homes multiple times and left after 11 pm and they still have not served dinner. They are asking why I am leaving so early, dinner hasn’t even been served yet. And I am thinking to myself, it is late and I need to go to bed,” she said.
Watch here:
A post shared by Kristen Fischer (@kristenfischer3)
Soon after the video gained traction, social media users rushed to the comment section, sharing insight on the same. “That’s well explained. We Indians definitely don’t serve food as soon as guests arrive but mostly the food is served around 9 PM,” a user wrote. “Yes we do serve dinner later in the evening but it’s not like we leave our guests hungry till then. We are known for our hospitality and therefore we almost always serve our guests with snacks and soft drinks/beverages,” another user commented.
Stay informed with access to our award-winning journalism.
Avoid misinformation with trusted, accurate reporting.
Make smarter decisions with insights that matter.
Payal Kapadia’s film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ has been successful in the festival and awards circuit, but it has faced difficulties in finding an audience in India. Here’s a quick look on how Payal tried her best to circumvent these challenges
This No Is Already Registered.
Thanks For Registered Mobile No.
US influencer shares challenges with dinner traditions in India: ‘Left dinner party without being served’ – The Indian Express
Leave a Reply