How to Indulge with Indians with just a Camera

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When you are in India, you are welcome to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Despite the chaos and the mess in almost every part of the country, there are things that you cannot help but fall in love with them. The smile of an Indian is one such thing that comes from the core of their heart. Their faces beam with a glow just when they see a traveler in their country. This convivial attitude of the people in India attracts millions of tourists every year, even if India is not a perfect country on the globe.


How Indians get familiar with the tourists
Most tourists have a complaint with the Indians that they stare a lot at them. The day trippers are not wrong on their part, but a major fact is that the Indians are just curious about the new people in their city. They want to absorb everything about the tourists in their mind- the clothes they wear, the way they speak, the food they eat, the way they eat, and the things they carry. They do not want to miss on those details before the foreigner gets out of sight, so they try their best to steal a few glances as quickly as possible. The staring is particularly common with the elderly and the rural class, who do not find anything wrong with gazing at someone for a very, very long time, without blinking an eye!
However, the Indians turn out to be the most generous folks when you click a picture of them, even without asking. They are ready to pose for you as soon as they realize that you are willing to click their photos. The camera is a great tool to indulge with the locals even if you are a shy person altogether.  Whether you travel with friends or solo, just using a camera at any place can be the most beautiful thing to connect with people.
Every person in the world is habitual of their way of living, but the presence of a traveler in their region makes them happy. They feel delighted to share their lifestyle with visitors who are willing to know more about them without judging them for anything. As soon as you pop out your camera to click photos of their shop, home, or neighborhood, it gives them a sense of uplift. They feel enthusiastic to show their activities, and without making any effort, you can be a great portrait photographer in India. The magical smiles on the faces of kids, adults, and the elderly can make your day and boost your passion as well. You cannot help, but fall in love with their smiles.


Another thing that you can do as a generous and responsible traveler is to share the photos of the locals with them. They feel delighted to have themselves in your memories, even if it is a destitute beggar on the roadside. It gives a feeling that you might have given a slight meaning to their life just by treating them as your equals. On the other hand, the rich are also the same in their conduct with the travelers. When you travel in a metro, train, or a bus, you will realize that everyone around you gives you a faint but welcoming smile. Maybe they want to gesture that if you talk to them, they will feel good. You can try to initiate a dialogue and never get disappointed.

Try talking to a male or a female; you may inquire about something to strike a conversation. If you feel that the discussion is taking great turns, you can ask for a photograph with them. Nevertheless, if you find someone with a great dressing sense, asking for a selfie will not have you let down. All in all, Indians are by nature very friendly, and they do not get offended by small things. Instead, they find pleasures of life in such tiny moments. 

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