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A “no discount” notice directed at South Asians in Istanbul has generated a lot of funny responses on social media.
The sign primarily targeted South Asian customers. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
A strange signboard at a store in Istanbul, Turkey, was featured in a recent Instagram clip, which generated interest and discussion. It raised questions and sparked conversations about marketing tactics, diversity, and cultural interchange because it seemed to deliberately target South Asian consumers.
The video, which has received a lot of attention online, shows a brief glimpse of the inside of the store. Across the room, the camera moves before focusing on a printed sign that is conspicuously placed next to the counter. “India, Pakistan and Bangladesh brothers, please don’t ask for a discount,” the notice on display read.
At the same time, the reel’s text overlay stated, “I spotted a ‘no discount’ notice specifically for South Asian people in Istanbul.” Shared on April 22, the video has garnered over 3 million views so far.
Watch the video here:
The strange signboard attracted the attention of people on social media, resulting in a flurry of clever responses and remarks. Numerous others shared amusing thoughts and observations in the comments section, transforming the post into a vibrant online debate.
A user said while appreciating the polite tone of the message despite its honesty, “Divided by borders, united by international embarrassment.”
Another wrote, “They don’t ask for a discount, they beg for a discount, talk to you for 30 minutes, and leave. I own a shop like that. We banned these countries from accessing our website. Sad but true… sorry.”
“Some people didn’t get it: it’s not a poster against discounts but against haggling,” an individual said.
“There. They bargain as much as South Asians,” another remarked.
Yet another quipped, “That is not supposed to be sweet. It’s time people understand that basic civic sense is not negotiable. Behave when you travel.”
Haggling and requesting discounts are popular shopping practices in many South Asian cultures, especially at traditional markets or bazaars.
Because of this deeply rooted cultural characteristic, haggling is seen by many South Asian consumers as a typical aspect of purchasing. There are even others who view it as a means of demonstrating respect for the vendor’s products and negotiating amicably.
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