Delhi, December 6, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)- A Reddit user recently shared an unpleasant experience at Düsseldorf train station in Germany, highlighting a disturbing lack of civic sense in public spaces. The incident, which took place around 5:30 PM, involved a group of individuals playing loud Punjabi music on their phones, much to the frustration of fellow travellers. The post quickly gained attention on Reddit’s r/India, with the user reflecting on how such behaviour had international consequences, showcasing a broader issue of poor civic manners.
A disruptive scene
The station was crowded with commuters when a group of three individuals decided to play loud Punjabi music on their phones, oblivious to the disruption they were causing. The noise was so intense that, according to the user, “more than 10-15 people are standing outside the waiting area in -5 degrees because of them,” unable to tolerate the volume inside.
Many of the travellers, exhausted after long journeys, were hoping to either work, read, or simply relax in peace before their next leg of the trip. Instead, they found themselves surrounded by disruptive noise. The user took it upon themselves to politely ask the group to lower the volume, but the request was met with “snark remarks and curses in Punjabi,” leaving the user disheartened and frustrated.
Summary: Loud Punjabi music played at a German train station sparked a debate on public behavior. Some found it embarrassing, while others defended it as cultural expression.