When I was in Hampi I discovered that a lot of people there hate Israelis. Note they hate Israelis, not Jews. This is because Israelis come here because it's close and cheap and they can drink and do drugs all they like, which I guess is not allowed in Israel. It shouldn't be a big deal for them to have a good time, but then they get out of hand. I've heard stories of Israelis not paying for meals or rooms and just leaving. They also treat the locals like they are beneath them. These are the same people once persecuted by the Nazis, curious. I don't think the Israeli people visiting India are much acting like the chosen people.
After I left Hampi and went to north India where all the tourists are, I finally saw first hand how Israelis act towards locals. The stories I heard are true. I've witnessed both men and women act like complete assholes and treat every local they encountered like a sub-human. The fucked up thing is the people of India know Israelis count for a lot of their tourism so they try to make the Israelis feel more comfortable by doing things like having Israeli food on the menu.
A guy I ran into was a total dick to me because he mistook me for being Indian. I have met Israelis who are good people. One of them felt like she had to apologize when she told people she's from Israel. I know how she feels. The other was kind of a drugged out rasta dude. He was way out there, but he was nice and cool to everyone.
That was my main observation. the other ones I want to make are:
I believe half of the men in India are assholes and I'm not the only one. A question a French guy asked me was if I was able to meet and have a good talk with any locals. I can count on my hands how many friendly people I've met here who haven't tried to screw me. At least I'm not a woman. Someone in Mamallapuram pointed out to me that women (travellers) are seena s money bags or whores and have to dispell this quickly. Men as just seen as money bags, maybe whores by some.
99% of rickshaw drivers are definately assholes, but everyone knows by now I'm a bit biased.
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