A 32-year-old Indian professional working in the USA claimed he was asked to stop speaking in meetings due to his accent being difficult to understand.
The incident took place during a meeting when a 55-year-old team member told him to stop speaking, leaving the Indian employee feeling dismissed and insulted.
Netizens sympathized with the man, labeling the behavior as rude and potentially constituting workplace bullying. Suggestions included checking with colleagues on accent clarity and involving management or HR.
The man sought advice on dealing with the situation professionally without it affecting his confidence or contributions, prompting varied responses from Reddit users.