India vs US: Indian-American woman shares 3 comforts she values most in the USA and missed in India. Viral video sparks debate

What do you miss the most when you move from one country to another? For Indian-American woman Tanu Priya, it’s not the big cultural shifts but the little, everyday comforts that stand out. After spending 15 years in India, she posted a viral Instagram Reel reflecting on the small luxuries she now cherishes in the US—things most people take for granted until they’re gone.

In her video, Tanu begins with hot water on demand. In India, she explained, the geyser had to be switched on well before bath time, often taking 15–30 minutes to heat. In contrast, American homes with central heating offer hot water instantly at the turn of a tap—a convenience she admits she’ll never overlook again.

Her second point was about showers. While in the US strong water pressure makes daily showers effortless, in India she often found herself relying on buckets due to low pressure. Washing her hair meant filling up two full buckets, which made showers feel less like a luxury and more like a chore.


The third comfort she spoke about was having a dishwasher. Although her family in India had domestic help to do the dishes, she said holiday periods made things trickier when the responsibility fell on them. For her, the dishwasher isn’t just about convenience—it’s a little machine that ensures consistency and ease, no matter what.

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Internet reacts

Some viewers agreed with Tanu Priya’s take, but others had a different perspective. One person, who recently moved to India, said they actually see the geyser as an environmental advantage. Since hot water isn’t needed all day in a warm country, they simply heat it for an hour in the morning and again at night, which saves a huge amount of energy when multiplied across millions of households.

Others pointed out that many modern Indian apartments already come with solutions like pressure pumps for strong showers and advanced dishwashers designed for local conditions. A few even argued that with electronic timers and app-controlled geysers, convenience is already catching up in Indian homes—suggesting Tanu may have been painting an outdated picture of India.