In an era where the internet enhances our lives, it also reveals troubling aspects, particularly with social media’s rise and the ease of recording and sharing moments online. A recent incident on the Delhi Metro has sparked discussions about personal boundaries and consent after a user shared an unsettling experience involving a woman who recorded a foreigner without his knowledge.
On Reddit, the user described witnessing an encounter on the Yellow Line. They noticed a woman who seemed to be interested in a “very handsome foreigner” fitting the “stereotypical Pinterest” look. However, the situation turned uncomfortable when the woman began filming the man with her phone, zooming in on him and saving the video.
The user found the behavior “creepy,” stating, “Now, there’s nothing wrong with checking out or admiring someone. But she literally took out her phone and recorded him. Zoomed on him. And saved the video on her phone. Now, that is where I draw the line. So yeah, that was really creepy of her.” Despite the woman’s seemingly decent appearance, the user struggled to determine who was behaving inappropriately in public spaces.
Comments on the post reflected various viewpoints. One user remarked, “Creepiness is beyond gender; let’s not generalize that,” while another pointed out the inaction: “But that’s where they draw the line, then proceeded to do absolutely nothing about the situation.”
Concerns were also raised about normalizing such behavior. One commenter said, “This type of behavior is really bad, bruh. It is not legally wrong, but anyone should not do this. Sometimes I feel like someone is recording (50% of the time they are) and I cannot do anything about it.”
Some highlighted a double standard in how these situations are perceived. One user noted, “If there was a guy recording a girl like this, then no one will say it’s creepy… we have to save our society and teach the girls to respect guys. Disappointed.”