<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A 32-year-old Indian employee working with a US-based client team was told by a senior colleague to stop speaking in meetings due to difficulties understanding his accent.</li><li>The incident occurred during a routine project update, leaving the employee feeling dismissed and insulted, despite efforts to communicate clearly and professionally.</li><li>The Reddit post detailing the incident sparked discussions about accent discrimination and cultural inclusion in diverse workplaces, with many advising the employee to document and report the behavior through formal channels.</li><li>Reactions on the post ranged from labeling the colleague's behavior as rude to providing suggestions such as self-assessment recordings of speech and involving non-Indian colleagues for feedback as potential solutions to the situation.</li></ul>

'My co-worker told me to stop speaking in meetings due to my accent': Indian employee in US

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