US Influencer Highlights Cultural Differences in Indian Dinner Party Etiquette

Kristen Fischer shares her challenges adjusting to late mealtime traditions at Indian gatherings, sparking widespread online discussions.

Kristen Fischer, an American influencer living in New Delhi, shared her difficulty adapting to Indian dinner party traditions in a viral Instagram video.
She explained that unlike in the US, where meals are served promptly upon arrival, Indian gatherings prioritize socializing before serving food, often late in the evening.
Fischer recounted instances of leaving dinner parties hungry after 11 PM, as meals had not yet been served, which she found challenging to adjust to culturally.
The video prompted varied reactions online, with some Indian users defending the practice as part of their hospitality while others acknowledged the late dining norm.
Fischer’s experiences have sparked broader conversations about cultural differences in hosting and mealtime customs between India and the US.