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In a recent social media post, an Indian woman shared her uncomfortable experience of being mistaken for a foreigner in her own country. The incident occurred while she was showing her friends from Finland around Delhi’s popular tourist spots, including Humayun’s Tomb and the Lotus Temple. Despite being in well-known locations frequented by foreigners, the woman was surprised by the number of people who assumed she was a foreigner due to her fair skin and brown hair. She reported numerous instances of people approaching her for photos, often without asking for her consent, and even attempting to shake her hand. The woman expressed her discomfort and concern over the lack of respect shown towards her, particularly by men who seemed to disregard her personal space because they assumed she was a foreign woman. The experience was both embarrassing and unsettling for her, leading to a lively discussion on social media. Read the full story here…