No gossip, no competition: NRI calls life in New Zealand ‘too quiet’, ‘dull’

A video of an Indian woman living in New Zealand has gone viral, where she shares her honest experience of life abroad. In the video, she is seen walking in her quiet neighbourhood and talking about how different life feels compared to India.

She says that while everything is calm and peaceful, it also feels a bit strange and lonely. According to her, people there mostly mind their own business. She mentions that she has never really spoken to her neighbours, which is very different from India where people are usually more involved in each other’s lives.

One thing she noticed is that there is no jealousy or competition. People don’t care about money, status, or what others are doing. Even if someone buys something expensive or becomes successful, it doesn’t become a topic of discussion. There is no gossip or constant talking about others, which she says is both good and unusual.

However, she also feels that this peaceful life can become boring. She says there is no “maza” because there is no social interaction, no drama, and no excitement like in India. For her, this silence sometimes feels empty.

The video has divided people online. Some users liked this kind of life, saying it is stress-free and better for mental health. Others felt that such a life can be too lonely and lacks emotional connection.

Overall, her video shows both sides of living abroad — peace and privacy on one side, and lack of warmth and social life on the other.