Bengaluru auto driver's honest take on Hindi-Kannada row delights Internet. Watch video
Khyati seconded that thought in her caption. 'I've stayed in Karnataka for four months and travelled beyond Bengaluru. I've never faced any issues about language. I interacted with countless auto and cab drivers, locals, and ate at many places; no one cared if I spoke Hindi, as long as I was polite,' she wrote.She further shared that despite reading about language clashes, her personal experience had been quite the opposite. 'Before travelling to coastal Karnataka, I was anxious about facing angry drivers. But that never happened. Knowing English helps, but it's more about how you behave,' she said. It's her second time in the city, and she added that 'the vibes are still nice.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khyati Shree (@khyatishree2)Instagram users had a lot to say about the viral video. A user, who claimed to have lived in Bengaluru for 25 years, wrote, 'People here aren't bad. They only react when provoked. Never faced any language issue myself.'Another user called the city 'a vibe' and praised how it welcomes everyone.One of the users, however, added a reminder: 'Respect goes both ways. Learn a few Kannada phrases - it makes locals happy. You wouldn't expect people to speak Hindi in Japan or China, would you?'While the internet often amplifies conflict, this video came as a much-needed reality check for all of us. Maybe, sometimes, all it takes is patience, politeness, and a little effort to understand each other.- EndsTrending Reel
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