King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

In an era where every smartphone is a camera, and every social media feed is a digital courthouse, behavioural lapses are rarely kept private.   A recent viral incident in Vietnam, involving an Indian family accused of vandalising an Indian restaurant, has reignited a contentious debate about public conduct and cultural representation.   While the specifics of the incident continue to be debated online, the story's viral nature reveals a deeper, more uncomfortable truth: a growing frustration with how segments of the global diaspora conduct themselves.   This is not an isolated event.   Frequent travellers report witnessing similar scenes in international transit hubs and on long-haul flights: children running unchecked, adults disregarding common etiquette, and a general lack of consideration for shared public spaces. The question arises: why does this behaviour seem so pronounced among certain demographics, and what does it say about the shifting values wit...