You handled the kid pretty good.. caution next time do not follow or go where they wann take u.. U are super kind-hearted person.. God bless u and keep u safe.
It's mostly because it's hard to break the mental preconception that the person wouldn't speak Hindi, or is using some basic phraseology. Once the realization catches up, they make the switch back to Hindi.
It's usually the human nature to speak in language of other person comfort when trying to help. So if you have any commond of the Forienger you would be glad to help in their language to not make them uncomfortable speaking in foriegn language
See, according to census and data, even the "poor" in the city donot represent how real poor people live in India. In cities, the poor are lazy, arrogant people. You shouldn't help them. Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world, they have everything they need yet they choose to beg. If you really want to help poor people in India, visit states like Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odishha etc. They work hard that's why they are satisfied with their life even if they are poor. And so, when you help them, they are grateful. This kid needs to go to school. Delhi has free school education, free food at school...Don't spend a single penny on them, not even on food.
@@chrismixxlewis I know Chris how it feels. You are a good man with a kind heart, so you decided to help. But you have to get immune to them. Notice that's why locals always drive them away. Btw, I love your videos. Keep up the good work, and have a safe travel. Best wishes.
I am Indian/American and living in California USA. We also have the same experience when we visit in India.I do help poor people who work hard and don't begg.One thing is bothering me that everyone is calling this "annoying kid" poor people.They are not poor but they choose to beg.This annoying kid maybe 11 years old and already begging and may be That's what he is gonna do for rest of his life, because he is not in the school where high school Education is free with free food. Man selling coconut is working 15 hours a day, and he came from Bihar to work. That's what poor people do. They work hard and don't beg and are satisfied with their earnings. "Auto rikshaw" man, Chris gave him 200 rupees, and his face lit up after getting 200 rupees instead of 70, and he came from outer state to work.I think he deserves 200 rupees because he is working hard. Poor people are working hard 12 to 15 hours a day. This annoying kid was also ungrateful eventhogh Chris paid for his paneer roti and lassi, and didn't say thanks but kept saying that you didn't help me because he was aspecting cash.Chris was smart enough to not to go with him. Visitors feel so frustrated when these beggers follow you long period of time.
@@chrismixxlewis always ignore these beggars, don't even make eye contact and walk past them asap. And if they still don't stop following you scold them , I felt bad in beginning when I saw people scolding them but with time I realized we don't have a choice, my brother once literally shouted because they were literally lingering on him, I didn't liked it and later even told him that you shouldn't have shouted they looked scared, but once I was with my father and when a beggar came to him, he talked to him softly and gave him a chocolate since he asked for one, but he refused and asked for a costly one ofc we refused but he kept following until we were gone, that time I realized we've got no option but scold them
@@chrismixxlewis also, dolma aunty's food is not good at all, never buy anything from there, you've just met someone who've recommended you wrong eatery
OK this never happened to me in RU-vid, never ever I saw a 45 minute video without realizing that it was a 45 min video. So good Chris. You are really a humble guy and full of positivity... Just be more aware with the people you interact with or mostly ignore them... Good luck
Bro how do you know words like 'Sanskriti' and 'rihwayati'. Most indians don't know them. You are insanely impressive. The accent, the vocabulary all of it. The fact that you speak Mandarin and Vietnamese makes it even more impressive. Oooof.
Chris you are really good and fluent in Hindi and you handled the situation very well. The gut feeling is that kid had some other plans so he wanted to take you and kept following. Beware of these type of guys as they will not only rob you but can do worst ☠ Best thing is you didn't gave him any money and instead you fed him but that kid was like that was nothing kinda thankless because he had other plans.
@@rabbit9638 Nope not more like urdu but fluent in hindi. Urdu has more complicated words from Epiglottis if you have seen or heard. But hindi & urdu are like siblings so one can understand it if they know either so that's the resemblance 👍
I have never hit a kid but the second he tried to extort you by saying about police and he will bother you I would of turnt the camera off and dealt with him properly. Can't have him getting away with this stuff even once or he will persist. Well done in not giving in and not losing your cool. Your a way better human than I am.
This happened to me one time. Two girls were selling pen and they were in need. I purchased a pen for 4 times the price to help one girl but then next girl also started using the same tactic to sell me another pen. I told her humbly that I cannot buy another pen so she abused me verbally in public even though I had helped her friend. I walked minding my own business. I thought may be it was best not to help poor people but I just shrugged it off. I think helping poor people is a good thing but we should also be ready for some bad experiences and whenever it happens just shrug it off. I know Chris you will think about this for long but better to shrug off and don't let your future experience get effected by this one incidence.
Once I was buying cigarette from a shop and a poor kid came asking me for help. I told the shopkeeper to give him a biscuit packet. The kid told me that he wanted kinder Joy. I didn't even buy him the biscuits after that.
Sorry for that Kid's Behaviour. He was a Con Artist and you got conned .. You're a good person Chris, But never ever help them. Be as cold as you can and ignore their presence like they don't even exist. You don't need to take the burden for their situation. Love from India to you
You don't need to be cold to anyone. The child did not hurt him. So he wanted money also. It is not his fault for being in poverty. One doesn't have to give money, but one can still be compassionate and kind. In the end, we cannot take anything with us when we die.
@@bahaar2825 cant he study in a govt school instead? or is begging, wearing BRAND NEW cloths, wanting desperately for you to go to a different location. by saying, 'yaha ka nhi waha ka khana hai' or 'mein apko mere bhaiya se milwata hu' etc etc... is better? sorry, but the kid looked like a drugee sadly, who just wanted money for a next 'hit' or 'rip' or whatever it is.
@@JUSTCHILL_77 well not the ones, who are consistently convincing you to go to a 'second' location. By keep on sayin, 'i don't wanna eat from this shop, but from the one a bit far away' or something like, 'i was you to meet my big brother, let's go' etc etc...
I think the moral of the story Chris is not to get involved, as you found out, it never ends with just your good deed. That kid put a bit of a dampener on your whole experience there, and he didnt look particularly sad about it either, he was laughing about it as if it was some sort of game he was playing to extract money from you, and if you did give him money, would he have gone away? I doubt it.
The sad reality is that it becomes a form of "art" for them as opposed to legitimately wanting a stranger's help. Like you said, they look to extract as much as you can. It's difficult when you're a foreigner in a different country with a very different culture: you don't necessarily want to make a scene because then you'll look like the mean ugly American who is accosting a local kid. However, when someone has been told NO and they keep persisting, then I think it is universal to have to get angry with them and tell them more directly to get the hell away from you. In New York, I can tell you firsthand that 95% of us do NOT engage and just keep walking.
@@Krakaet In India generally people will support the foreigner because everyone knows what is happening. The Paneer Roti shopkeeper seemed skeptical af. There is no "mean American" stereotype in India, because Indians are decidedly worse. Finally due to differences in culture the south of India is a good option if you want less of these problems, or the North East. South Indian here, from Kerala.
@@Kitarp06 oh that kid before I didn't watch vedio I just stepped on comment when I watch vedio I'm very angry only this people was in india that's why India is not developing I really hate that people want free food one day I also feed a poor kid then they asking money I refused to give money and when I sit on my bike they broke my bike side mirror that.
That episode with the child was quite disturbing and understandably put a damper on things for you. You are a good person who is very empathic and wants others to feel good. This was hard. I feel like that boy may be beyond help. Corrupted in some way. Sometimes all we can do is walk away. We love you Chris. I am hoping to learn some Hindi by watching your videos which are very enjoyable. Thank you for Subtitling. It is much appreciated. Keep on making them vids. And don't let the darkness get down.
@@SylarbearG2a Veer Zara is a movie made once in decades, honestly. I am not a Bollywood buff but I watched it more than once. These stupid rom-coms they make these days can never come close to veer zara or bajirao mastani (its a recommendation). Bollywood movies more often than not lack a good story or great dialogues and even natural acting, but bajirao mastani and veer zara were two masterpieces.
you learned the lesson ... boy looked healthy enough and not at all starving ... as soon as he mentioned sister and money and started refusing feed i knew it was not going to turn out well ... any delhite here? what advice would you give chris after he realized that he is going to have tough time getting rid of such beggar?
In my opinion that kid looked like he was a great con artist who just conned Chris here are also some other things i noticed 1.he definitely threw away the roll as it as in his hands a few frames ago and was gone after 2. He was trying to lead Chris some where 3. He definitely wasn't poor or anything he was faking it all
Great improvement over the last 30 years. I remember back when kids in China used to wrap themselves around your leg and wouldn't let go with until they got some money, with their mothers encouraging them from a distance. My friends from Taiwan and Hong Kong always paid up. Back then street kids in Vietnam used to grab your arm or walk so close to you that you had to zig zag to avoid bumping into them. The Russians used to kick them away, but when they found out I was American they persisted. This kid actually went away after some time. Things have definitely gotten better.
In many countries this is not a thing at all... Only in some countries do people behave in that gross manner and use being poor as an excuse. He had no manners and was completely ungrateful. It's no ok that any child anywhere would think it's acceptable to behave that way for any reason.
@@Lindseyisloony i suggest you something in India as the people name especially in places you eat If they have muslim name the food will be unhygienic (maybe tastier) If shopping something ask a local or compare 2-3 shops for same thing Don't give any attention to these poor rats
@@AdityaSingh-mm1ez I do partially agree with you! Most of the Muslim eateries in the north of India are unhygienic but the food is really tasty! But not all muslim places are like that....there are a few places that are hygienic as well as tasty....but yeah...the majority (like maybe 75%) are unhygienic Whereas in the south of India,I've rather noticed a general average standard amongst all the eateries..... except in Karnataka....there also most muslim eateries are unhygienic but tasty at the same time 😅
Thank you for showing an omnipresent slice of ordinary interaction on many streets of India. Unlike anywhere else in the world, India challenge the traveler to confront the contradictions and failure of modern economic and social development. It does this on a spectacularly personal level, challenging us to examine not only who we are as humans, but the state of the world for others. Here, the impulse was to treat this kid with kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness. But where there are blatant inequities, a struggle for financial solvency and a future with no social or economic mobility, other rules apply. And who can blame them? I used to think that global travel, international social media and the internet would help. But no, globalization has has had a mixed record. Travelers from wealthy nations, especially white skinned travelers, face the contradictions and moral hazards of travel, especially in India. I, like Chris, love to travel and reach out to everyone, but I also try to be mindful of the fact that I am one of thousands alien passengers, to be fed, entertained and enjoyed, but in the end, forgotten in the parade of the next one in ine. I think the best way to help others is to allow India to put a mirror to yourself, your behavior, and how best to be a mindful visitor. The depressing and sad truth is, that there are economic, class, cultural and societal hurdles far too challenging for visitors. . So travelers will learn this lesson while maintaining their own norms. I shall always love India for its sights, hospitality, food and culture. But most of all India can be a personal journey of self awareness, of a lesson uncomfortable truths, and for many, a unique spiritual escape.
@@decoseo he wrote the bare truth. It took you 5 mins to understand him and some Googling as you're yet to learn what's all around you. However, IT TOOK ME A SECOND TO KNOW YOU MADE A FAKE ID!
Dude Chris, just avoid these beggar/nagging folks bothering you. Just ignore them completely, if you utter a single word, they'll click onto you and hassle you. If they do not go away even after ignoring then shout at them and make a little scene, they'll scram. Don't let them take advantage of your goodness. That kid looked like a thoroughbred swindler.
The boy had an angelic smile, but as soon as I saw "Help me and God will help you," that told me he had practice. Oh, well, he had an extra snack and drink and some attention.
This is what I have observed there are some good people among well off and some bad people among poor ones. Poverty is not a hallmark of humbleness or simplicity neither affluence is hallmark of arrogance. It’s better we understand human nature without putting on the lens of seeing them as poor of rich. Chris be safe be attentive 😉
He said people scold him. People scold him because he deserves it, his actions proved it. I would have scolded him as well. You could have told any local gentleman about him following you and he would have treated him the way he deserved. I wish you had gone to a really nice and fancy restaurant and pampered yourself after that unfortunate fraud experience with that little man (kid). You needed it. Take care.
Man now that I’m traveling in India, videos like this are hilarious. Because now all these troubles are something that I experience on a daily basis. I don’t speak very good Hindi just a couple phrases so I get in all kinds of weird situations. But knowing other people from the west also get into those situations is nice.
Chris you are good soul bro but that was horrible experience. Please be safe bro. these kids have gangs behind them. You could see he was trained to get people in trouble.
Yes I am Indian but I noticed that this Chris doesn't tell anyone in his videos that he learned Urdu not Hindi(he clearly speak Urdu words) which he learnt from his Pakistani friends . He is doing this cheap to grab Indian Audience and He got successfull in this.
I have been watching your videos and you are too generous to offer things to strangers. You have to understand there are lot of street people who will ask for money and try to bother you. Don't do that and save the hassle. Good Luck !!
The kid is doing what he needs to do to survive. And Chris is being kind and hasn't developed his thick skin yet. Both of them are beautiful people, just raw life playing out.
Kid is definitely not an innocent one. He is grown enough to understand what he is doing. He seems crazy and was definitely intending to con Chris. They are more dangerous than people who openly rob you.
How many languages can you speak dude? Great view from your room. I can't speak Hindi, but can understand most of what you're saying, I'm of Punjabi Sikh descent and speak Punjabi which is similar, but I'm blown away with how many languages you seem to be fluent in, you pick them up really well. Not common for Americans or the British to know another language. From London, UK
Moral of the story: Ignorance is bliss😂😂 When you see such beggars, if you want, you may buy some food...but leave the interaction out of it....buy the food and then continue with your work instead of chit chatting with them I actually don't prefer buying them food also because that becomes a habit for them and they'll continue begging like this They choose to beg.... Kids get free education,mid day meals,etc but they instead choose to go out into the streets and beg because they know that they'll find someone gullible.... That's why I never entertain beggars!
I bought food for a drunk guy. He didn't have money to buy food for his 2 kids and it was getting dark. He already had 1 paratha in his plastic bag. So i bought 2 more for ₹80 and left for home 😢
Chris, you are even-keeled and so patient. It's moments like this spending time with a sweet and desperate kiddo that make me watch this channel. I don't know what to do when this happens. Good on you for giving it a try and keeping hope alive!
He handled that as he should have imo...stood his ground with grace and didnt let the kid take advantage of him, even when it got quite uncomfortable. I don't dare to judge the kid - I know nothing of hunger and scraping by on the streets. But I do know the kid's poor attitude doesn't take away from the gesture Chris made. Love people with a big heart. Have a nice weekend everybody!
Hi Chris, you are amazing bro. You speak the Hindi language, it's unbelievable. you speak like a native, see I noticed not a single mistake or error, you consider the things that have genders, it's like how is your brother/wife?now brother is called kaisa, and wife is called kaisee, this is the difference. Anyway you keep going, see I know English, but you can speak Hindi way better than I speak English, I live here in New Zealand, I am from India, and Have you visited Gujarat western state of India?Do visit sometime, we Gujarati people are also so down to earth, I am sure you would feel a lifetime memorable experience,
Help krne se , ye log esi haath dho k piche pad jaate h, isiliye hum log ese poor kids ki thodi bahut bhi help krne se darte hai . Means chris ne usko khilaya pilaya utna kaafi nhi tha us k liye , usko paisa bhi chahiye , usko aur khana bhi chahiye .
@@prajjawal.srivastava 70% g isliye hi to ye dono zubaan milte jultay hai itni lekin aap dek sakte ho ke hindi "pure desi" hai jabke urdu me ziyaada arabi aur farsi ki ilfaaz hain, isliye jo puranay zamanay ki or poetry me urdu hai, wo aam hindi se bohat alag hai
@@EM-cz4rd first i did business with Used apple Products in Lajpat, then got connected to Kalkaji and Nehru place. Best place in all over Delhi to buy used phones.
Its immaculate how well you were able to handle the situation, as someone who has social anxiety I was getting so stressed watching this Obviously you don’t have to be cold or mean to the child which I’m really glad you weren’t but as soon as he started asking for money I already knew something was off
Chris, your videos are original and not doctored and that makes them very novel. I have watched your Vietnamese videos in the past and I must say you have a gift for learning new languages. I look forward to seeing some South American country videos in the future. Before you leave India, I suggest you could visit some villages where 64% of the Indians live. Very few western bloggers make videos in rural areas.
Difficult to survive without 24*7 electricity and a good internet connection. Also, the food will be an issue. And no Western toilet. Even I get scared at the thought of visiting my grandparent's village. The situation is quite bad.
I find that you are improving every single day. In fact, I felt that You speak better Hindi than myself. Best of luck and enjoy your Stay in this Great Country. 🤞👍🙏
In foreigner logo ke vlogs dekhne ke bad pta chlta h ki humare desh me kitni prblm hai fir bhi hum log log government ko kuch nhi khte very proud indian 😖☹️
Dude the coconut guy has been working at the same spot for 32 years from 8am to 11pm everyday! If that ain't grindset mindset then I don't know what is.
