A Reddit post contrasting the responses of Indian and Japanese managers to a leave request has sparked a lively debate about workplace culture, trust, and the deeper values that shape professional interactions across countries.

The viral thread features two side-by-side screenshots that have struck a chord with thousands. The Japanese manager's reply was polite and empathetic: “Good day! Well noted. Please be careful on your way home.” The Indian manager’s response, by contrast, was curt: “Approved. Please be online on Teams and mail.” Advertisement

The post’s author explained that both managers had granted the same request — time off for urgent personal work — but the difference in tone left a strong impression. “The Indian is acting as if he’s doing me a personal favour by approving

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