India, May 5 -- The man begins with saying, "Indians, be more polite," before outlining five suggestions to foster basic civility, particularly in public spaces. These include saying "thank you" to service workers such as shopkeepers and delivery personnel, using "excuse me" and "sorry" when needed, avoiding shouting at waiters or drivers, respecting queues without pushing, and making eye contact and smiling at strangers - simple gestures, he argues, that cost nothing but go a long way.

The video has triggered a flood of responses, many reflecting on how politeness is perceived and often undervalued in Indian society. One user wrote, ""Studied abroad for a few years. It was a common practice to say 'thank you' to shopkeepers, supermarket...