By News18,Sahas Mahapatra

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Tourist destinations often see a mix of cultures and interactions between locals and visitors, some of which can go viral for unexpected reasons. While most encounters are harmless, certain moments capture attention online when they seem awkward, funny or controversial. Now, an Indian man’s interaction with two Korean tourists at India Gate in New Delhi has drawn significant criticism on social media.
The short clip, shared on Instagram, shows the man approaching the women as they walked around the monument. “Hello, excuse me, my dream, punch… punch…,” he said, seemingly trying to ask for a fist bump.
What Followed Next Was ‘Embarassing’
Confused, one of the women responded, “You want to punch me?” The person recording clarified, “Fist bump,” after which they obliged.
The man then put forward his “other wish”, to hug the woman. One of them eventually agreed and gave him a brief hug. As he walked away, the man said, “You are so cute. I love you,” and extended his hand for a shake. The women laughed off the interaction.
“Indian local meets Korean girls,” the caption read.

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How Did Social Media React To It?
The video soon went viral on Instagram.
A user commented, “Sorry from India.”
Another wrote, “Maintain distance from these types of people in India.”
“Bro, I felt embarrassed seeing this video,” a comment read.
“Sorry sisters,” someone wrote.
A user wrote, “Education problem.”
“Police should take an action,” a comment read.
Tourism In India
In 2024, India welcomed approximately 9.95 million foreign tourists, marking a notable recovery from the pandemic-induced decline, as per The Tribune. This figure is a substantial increase from the 6.4 million arrivals in 2022, approaching the pre-pandemic peak of 10.93 million in 2019. Domestic tourism in India has also seen a remarkable surge. In 2023, the country recorded around 2.51 billion domestic tourist visits, up from 1.73 billion in 2022, as per government data. Certain regions have become particularly popular among tourists. For instance, Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka witnessed a fivefold increase in foreign tourist numbers from 2020 to 2024, with over 10,000 international visitors in 2024.