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is this random comment

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 07:37

I have been trying to sort some transport out from airport to hotel in our holiday destination this been India and before I even get a chance to give details such as dates etc the guy blurts out if not now come to India and get married. aibu in thinking this is rather unnecessary comment and rather random or am I been stupid by going elsewhere for my transport needs this conversation was over thier WhatsApp number.

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watchingthishtread · 13/08/2026 23:05

Well you can go with the more expensive option through the hotel that will get you to your destination or you can go with the cheaper option that may or may not get you to your destination and may or may not come with the added bonus of an unwanted arranged marriage. Your choice.

FieryA · 11/08/2026 19:38

Why not book through a travel agent, so that they can arrange any pick ups and drop offs?

Blades2 · 11/08/2026 19:35

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:46

yes but they are usually more expensive

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More expensive but at least not a random we on WhatsApp. I think considering you’re travelling to a country with extremely high rape and sexual assault cases, the bit more money is worth it to be fair now.

LAC350 · 11/08/2026 18:12

GoodkneeBadKnee · 10/08/2026 07:38

I have no idea what you're on about.

Me neither

Totaldramallama · 10/08/2026 11:16

Fatsnowflake · 10/08/2026 08:28

I think OP is trying to book a taxi and is communicating with someone over WhatsApp who has said she should come to India and get married. She's now wondering if this is strange and perhaps she should look elsewhere for transport.

Well I think the answer is obviously she shouldn't get in this man's taxi.

BillieWiper · 10/08/2026 11:08

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:53

he wasnt asking me to marry him personally but to just come to India and get married in general

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It's still inappropriate. And my advice still stands.

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:59

swqa · 10/08/2026 09:57

What was your reply?

I'm assuming it was something like, "I'm sorry but why would you say that?"

I haven't replied just going elsewhere for my transport

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swqa · 10/08/2026 09:57

What was your reply?

I'm assuming it was something like, "I'm sorry but why would you say that?"

NerrSnerr · 10/08/2026 09:57

I have travelled in India and I would 100% do the taxi arranged from the hotel. At best you’ll be taken to a load of markets and shops on the way to the hotel to try and sell you stuff if you try and book a cheaper option and no one wants that when you’re exhausted.

TheJoyousHiker · 10/08/2026 09:55

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:46

yes but they are usually more expensive

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But what price safety ?

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:53

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:53

he wasnt asking me to marry him personally but to just come to India and get married in general

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no im not in India yet

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:53

BillieWiper · 10/08/2026 09:49

But what does it even mean? Are you not already in India? Tell him you're already married and that's incredibly unprofessional. And definitely don't get any transport through this person or company.

he wasnt asking me to marry him personally but to just come to India and get married in general

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OriginalSkang · 10/08/2026 09:52

Oh, I thought it meant marry him. Can he see your whatsapp pic?

curtaintwitcher78 · 10/08/2026 09:51

Pay a few more quid for the hotel taxi.
The end.

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:50

whatthesigma · 10/08/2026 08:00

I’m not sure what his comment is or what it means -

“if not now come to India and get married”

??

think he was saying if you dont get married on this visit do it next time you come

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Unblushingly · 10/08/2026 09:49

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:46

yes but they are usually more expensive

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Sure, but you won’t be being engaged with weird banter by randoms on WhatsApp!

BillieWiper · 10/08/2026 09:49

But what does it even mean? Are you not already in India? Tell him you're already married and that's incredibly unprofessional. And definitely don't get any transport through this person or company.

Floatingdownriver · 10/08/2026 09:46

I went to India in my late teens. So many of the people I interacted with asked me where my husband and kids were. Traditionally (though lesser now) single women are not typical.

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:46

Unblushingly · 10/08/2026 08:10

Can’t the hotel send a taxi?

yes but they are usually more expensive

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:45

ColdAsAWitches · 10/08/2026 08:19

You're communicating with some randomer over Whatsapp. Ffs, use a proper company with an actual booking system.

I initially went on thier genuine website and followed thier WhatsApp link

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Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 09:44

Fatsnowflake · 10/08/2026 08:28

I think OP is trying to book a taxi and is communicating with someone over WhatsApp who has said she should come to India and get married. She's now wondering if this is strange and perhaps she should look elsewhere for transport.

spot on i did type in a rush

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Fatsnowflake · 10/08/2026 08:28

I think OP is trying to book a taxi and is communicating with someone over WhatsApp who has said she should come to India and get married. She's now wondering if this is strange and perhaps she should look elsewhere for transport.

Createausername1970 · 10/08/2026 08:26

Charltonstrek · 10/08/2026 07:45

🤷

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Your post isn't the easiest to follow to be honest. It's one long sentence with random unconnected words.

But the gist seems to be someone has suggested you marry him while you are on holiday in India and you want to know whether you should use his transport to the hotel?

I would probably ask the hotel to recommend the best way to get to them from the airport.

ColdAsAWitches · 10/08/2026 08:19

You're communicating with some randomer over Whatsapp. Ffs, use a proper company with an actual booking system.

Unblushingly · 10/08/2026 08:10

Can’t the hotel send a taxi?

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