(Daily Point) — A video featuring vlogger Ella Johansen, hailing from Australia, negotiating with a street vendor at Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar Market has gained widespread attention on social media platform X.
The footage captures Johansen bargaining with a shopkeeper while attempting to purchase a kurti. The viral video prompted a range of opinions from viewers. Some criticized Johansen, suggesting she could afford the dress without bargaining, while others defended her, asserting that bargaining was a common practice.
In the YouTube video shared by Johansen on her channel, she explores Sarojini Nagar market. A green kurti catches her eye, and she expresses her intention to buy it. Initially priced at ₹350, Johansen decides to offer ₹250, considering it a reasonable amount. Despite the seller insisting on a fixed price, the video concludes with Johansen successfully acquiring the kurti and trying it on.
The video’s popularity soared after X user @mushruem_ shared it with the caption, “Words cannot describe what I’m feeling right now.” Within two days, the video amassed over 14 million views, sparking diverse reactions from the X community.
Comments from X users reflected a range of perspectives. Some urged Johansen to simply buy the kurti, emphasizing its affordability, while others defended her, noting that bargaining is a common practice in Asian markets. Some praised her street-smart approach, while others perceived the bargaining as a lighthearted activity.
