A woman recently took to social media platform X to share her reflections on the differences in quality of life between India and the US. Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi, in her post on Day 11 of her stay in the US, sparked discussion by comparing her experiences in both countries.
Woman's Comparison of Quality of Life in India and the US Sparks Debate
Initially, Sodhi expressed her previous belief that aspects like quick food and grocery deliveries, along with affordable household help, constituted a luxurious life in India. However, her perspective shifted after spending time in the US, where she emphasised the importance of basic amenities such as clean air, reliable electricity, accessible water, abundant green spaces, and well-maintained roads as essential components of a good quality of life.
She even dropped the warning before sharing the note, writing, "Day 11 today in the US and here's a thought I had yesterday evening. It might trigger some of you. But if online text with somebody's opinion triggers you that's a space you should totally work on and protect for your own energy."
Day 11 today in the US 🇺🇸 and here’s a thought I had yesterday evening. It might trigger some of you…
— Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi 🏔 (@NiharikaSodhi) July 6, 2024
But if online text with somebody’s opinion triggers you that’s a space you should totally work on and protect for your own energy 🤓
So the thought is -
I’ve always felt how… pic.twitter.com/r0V1QXVadD
Her post garnered significant attention, accumulating nearly 380,000 views and over 2,800 likes. It sparked a wide range of reactions from users who either agreed or disagreed with her viewpoint.
Netizens React
The discussion sparked by Sodhi's observations highlights ongoing debates about living conditions and quality of life standards in different parts of the world. While some resonated with her observations, others countered with their own perspectives based on their experiences in India or abroad. Take a look at the varied opinions.
Lol. I have lived and studied abroad. Today is day 11.
— Marendra Nodi (@palltu) July 7, 2024
Let’s talk on Day 60 when you have washed your own clothes for the 100th time, vacuumed the carpet, separated out your garbage into 2 separate bags and are maintaining your lawn as per homeowners association and filling…
Great story but completely biased.
— Loyalty, Confidence, Respect (@Franc73859462) July 8, 2024
India has several advantages and we can do without lectures, stories and preachings!
When you need to wait 60-90 days to meet your physician
When you pay for everything through your credit card.
When you don’t know when the cops will pull…
Ohh this one triggered lot of people.
— Avijeet |Content & Growth Consultant 🚀|UPSC Talk (@avijeet_writes) July 8, 2024
Completely agree ,
I have recently shifted to the one of the most advanced city of India,They call it Millennium city.
I faced the same;
Dirty filthy area - dlf phase 3 area.
8 hrs power cut in may and june.
No water supply,
Greenery ,…
Grass always looks greener other side . Nothing is perfect in the world .
— Anva (@grewbrew) July 9, 2024
Personal experience in Amarika
1. After 6 it is not safe to walk on street in cities
2. I hate tip culture with every bill you need to pay 10,15 or 20 or more percentage
3. Cabs are super expensive
4.…
All true and agreed but live here for 25 years, and at some point when you are at public place...You will see 1000 faces, none "Yours"....thats when it will hit you and you may utter words like - "This is not my country"... Apne desh mein paraya bhi apna hota hai.
— Viral Patel (@viralpatel15) July 9, 2024