‘Indians Seriously Don’t Understand Personal Space’: CEO Lists Everyday Habits That Need To Stop

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‘Indians Seriously Don’t Understand Personal Space’: CEO Lists Everyday Habits That Need To Stop

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Last Updated: November 04, 2026, 15:20 IST

A Knot Dating CEO has listed everyday habits that show a lack of basic manners, from loud phone calls and constant honking to ignoring personal space in public.

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His list also touches on questions people should stop asking strangers. (X/Jasveer Singh)

Personal space and basic manners are often overlooked in public places, making everyday situations uncomfortable for others. From playing videos on loudspeaker to standing too close to someone in a queue, small habits can make a big difference.

Now, Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, has shared a list of things people should stop doing, sparking a discussion about civic sense and public behaviour in India.

Jasveer Singh Lists Everyday Habits That Need To Change

Sharing his thoughts on X, Jasveer Singh wrote, “Indians seriously don’t understand the concept of personal space and basic etiquette." He then listed several everyday habits that he believes people need to change.

From keeping phone ringtones low to giving others enough space in queues, his post covered simple ways to be more considerate in public. He also asked people not to speak loudly on phone calls in public places or play reels and videos on speaker.

He pointed out that repeatedly honking in traffic or trying to squeeze into every small gap at a traffic signal does not help anyone reach their destination faster. Singh also spoke about personal boundaries.

He said people should not keep calling someone repeatedly if their call has been rejected. Similarly, ringing a doorbell again and again will not make someone open the door any faster.

He further reminded people that just because they can contact someone does not mean that person is available all the time. Another point he raised was about asking personal questions when meeting someone for the first time.

Questions about a person’s salary, the cost of their house, or why they are not married can make others uncomfortable. He ended the post by writing, “Please, basic civic sense is really not that complicated." Read the full post here.

Indians seriously don’t understand the concept of personal space and basic etiquette 👇• Keep your phone’s ringtone volume low. People can hear it from another city. • Stop standing six inches behind people in queues. The queue won’t move faster. • Don’t speak loudly on the phone in public spaces. People don’t need to hear your conversation from 200 metres away. • At traffic lights, stop squeezing into every small gap. You won’t get there any faster. • Don’t honk in traffic. Honking won’t make the traffic move faster. • If someone rejects your call, calling again after 10 seconds won’t suddenly make them free. • Don’t watch reels or videos on speaker in public. Public space is shared space, behave accordingly. • Ring the doorbell once and wait. Pressing it 10 times won’t make someone reach the door faster. • Being able to reach someone doesn’t mean they are available to you 24/7. Last – Don’t ask someone how much they earn, how much their house costs or why they aren’t married within 5 minutes of meeting them. Please, basic civic sense is really not that complicated. — Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) November 3, 2026

Social Media Users Share Their Views On Civic Sense

The post received several reactions, with many users agreeing with Singh’s points and adding examples of their own.

A user said, “Very well written, with sarcasm. Someone please print this and put it at every traffic signal in India." Another said, “Civic sense is a privilege in India."

A person added, “Add: Pressing the elevator button continuously won’t speed up the elevator." A user wrote, “Etiquette is free and it just needs to be practiced. We need to start educating people on all levels starting from schools and colleges."

Someone commented, “Asking salary is the most irritating one." A comment read, “Women start talking about their family issues so loudly in the bus as if it is everyone’s problem."

Another user wrote, “It will take more 100 years to develop etiquettes and civic sense even educated people lack basic civic sense due to their ego issue."

Disclaimer: This article is based on user-generated content. The claims made in the original post have not been independently verified by News18.

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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 What everyday habits did Knot Dating CEO Jasveer Singh advise people to change regarding public etiquette? Jasveer Singh shared a list on X highlighting common habits that lack civic sense, such as playing reels and videos on speaker, speaking loudly on phone calls, keeping phone ringtones too high, and standing overly close to others in queues. He also pointed out issues like unnecessary honking, repeatedly ringing doorbells, calling someone back endlessly after a rejected call, and asking intrusive personal questions like salary or marital status upon a first meeting. What specific public transport behaviors did travelers highlight in recent viral discussions about civic sense in India? Recent viral discussions on public transport etiquette included complaints about passengers sitting cross-legged and encroaching on neighboring personal space in trains. Other travelers noted persistent issues like passengers playing reels on full volume, shouting, leaving litter everywhere, and children misbehaving during train journeys. What viral social media incidents sparked wider online debates regarding Indian travelers and civic behavior abroad? Industrialist Harsh Goenka sparked an online debate by sharing a notice from a Swiss hotel in Gstaad that listed special rules exclusively for Indian guests, asking them to refrain from taking food directly from buffet counters and shouting in corridors. This incident was linked with viral videos of Indian tourists engaging in disruptive behavior like loud airport conversations and group dancing in international restaurants. Powered by Ask News18

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