Late Arrival, Early Presence:
An Australian woman’s amusing video sheds light on the quirks of Indian punctuality. During her visit to India, she recorded a video after arriving at a party more than an hour late, only to find that she was the first guest there.
In the video, Bree Steele, a podcaster and Instagram user, humorously questions, “How does Indian Standard Time work?” She explains her confusion about arriving early despite being significantly late, highlighting the peculiarity of Indian timekeeping.
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Viral Video Reaction:
The video, which has garnered over one million views, has sparked a wave of comments from viewers. Some responses include:
“General rule is not to show up until people send you pictures,” joked one viewer.
Another user commented, “IST – Don’t leave the house until you get a text asking where you are.”
A third added, “In India, everybody is in a hurry, but nobody is on time. That’s the general rule.”
Another wrote, “The general rule is if you’re told to be there at 7, start selecting your outfit at 7.”
About Bree Steele:
Bree Steele is an award-winning producer and presenter with over eight years of experience in podcasting, radio, and television. Previously a podcast producer for ABC, she now works as a freelance executive podcast producer and consultant.
