Szymon Kopec is a product director at Truecaller.

A senior government of Truecaller from Poland, who was on a visit to India lately shared his expertise travelling in India and the way he was in a position to debunk among the typical stereotypes related to the nation. Szymon Kopec, a product director of the worldwide caller ID app, was travelling together with his mom for a week-long journey. He said that it was her first journey out of Europe and he or she doesn’t communicate English.

“The mundanests of things were an attraction – especially taxi rides and grocery shopping. She came with a mission to buy ‘curry spice’ for my sister and couldn’t believe there’s more than one type. She took approximately a billion photos of weeds and plants in the most random places – she was a gardener before retiring and was at awe with the vegetation here, with what in Europe are an indoor plants requiring tonnes of maintenance just growing our in the wild next to some highway toilet stop,” Mr Kopec wrote whereas describing the journey.

He added that India is portrayed as a land with slums and overcrowded trains. However, a visit on the Vande Bharat Express Train modified all the image. “Unfortunately image of India in Poland is mostly portraying slums and overcrowded trains with people hanging on rooftops. Taking a perfectly on-time Vande Bharat debunked some stereotypes,” he added.

I’ve traveled with my mother in India 🇮🇳 for every week and this is what she liked about it ⬇️

It was her first day out of Europe and he or she would not communicate English. She’s heard rather a lot concerning the nation from me, learn in Polish media, but every little thing round right here was stunning.

1. The… pic.twitter.com/Y0Du0GSBwR

— Szymon Kopeć (@szymonkopec) March 9, 2024

“The same goes for Dehli and its green, beautifully maintained neighbourhoods.  Tech ecosystem blew her mind. In Poland we’re so far behind in that regard, while here I’ve shown her that there’s an app for literally anything she imagines + 6 alternatives from competitors,” he continued.

Mr Kopec added that they aren’t solely taught about India’s historical past. “Visiting Taj Mahal or forts in Jaipur was a eye-opening to what the country was for centuries, pre colonisation.” The government concluded by saying that his mom was overjoyed by the hospitality and what “she loved the most were the people.” He shared a photograph together with his mom from the journey and added, “Though she couldn’t communicate with them, seeing joy all around and having these little interactions was precious, as everyone was beyond kind and we’ve had 0 less-than-positive experiences.” 

The Truecaller government added that although his mom is again residence, “she hasn’t stopped pitching India as an ideal holiday destination to the rest of the family.” 

Since being shared, the publish has amassed over 8.5 lakh views and 21,000 likes.

“What a wonderful read. Of course no place is perfect & we can always improve but I’m glad she had a delightful experience here. Next time she’s here & if it’s possible consider a trip to a hill station like Manali. The true beauty of both the country & the people in such places,” a consumer mentioned.

Another individual added, “That’s very heartening to hear! Next trip please be our guests in Chandigarh & give us a chance to show you around parts of the Simla hills & green Punjab.”

A 3rd individual commented, “I am so glad that you enjoyed the experience of India.It is indeed a wonderful place despite all the news and opinions floating around about India.”

“Thank you for sharing this. Like every country, India has its share of problems, which we need to work on, but it is so good to see people sharing their positive experiences as well,” remarked a consumer.

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