Istanbul Shop’s Signboard Sparks Controversy: ‘Don’t Ask for Discount’ Message Targets South Asian Tourists

Istanbul Shop’s Signboard Sparks Controversy: A Weird Sign in Istanbul Store that Excludes South Asian Customers, as the New Instagram Reel Says.

The notice on display read, "india, pakistan and bangladesh brothers please don't ask for discount."

The text overlay on the reel said, “I spotted a ‘no discount’ notice specifically for South Asian people in Istanbul.”

A bold banner carrying the sign is placed prominently on an empty counter plus embracing surrounding pictures and other decorations.

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The post went viral and viewers certainly flocked to the comments section with all kinds of funny remarks.

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“The brothers made everything sound sweet,” wrote one user, appreciating the polite tone of the message despite its directness.

Another added humorously, “Divided by borders, united by international embarrassment."

One user noted, “This is only for brothers, sisters can ask for a discount.”

Another added, “Some people didn't get it: it's not a poster against discounts but against haggling”

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Indian expats share experiences of racism abroad

The latest to enter into the debate on racial discrimination in India after breaking into the viral video is another Indian man from Japan who shared his experience with a vlogger and further brought out how he was making his own food and going for one of the best-known Japanese foods.

An Indian in Germany, on the other hand, recounted what he experienced through his journey across Europe, particularly concerning a trip to Greece, and even shared a few travel mishaps. Stereotypes about Indians seem to have drawn more attention from this Reddit user, who recounted how he was laughed at for asking where he was from. He certainly seems to have caught on to a larger narrative regarding increasing bitterness toward Indians immigrating to Europe.

“When I first moved to Europe, I didn’t think about racism or discrimination or being stereotyped. I thought I would move abroad and, like my immigrant friends, build my life here,” he wrote. “However, I soon realised that negative assumptions about Indians were common, especially regarding hygiene and social integration.”

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