‘Felt Dismissed, Insulted’: Indian Man Told to Be Silent During A Meeting In U.S Over His Accent

Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:51am on 30 Jun 2025,Monday India Global

An Indian contractor in the US shared on Reddit that a 55‑year‑old American colleague bluntly asked him to “stop speaking in meetings” because he couldn’t understand his accent. The 32‑year‑old, the only Indian on his team, was merely requesting an update and attached visuals. He said he “felt dismissed and insulted,” adding he has always communicated clearly and professionally, and had been with the client for over a year. After the incident, his manager advised communication with that colleague to go through him. Reddit users condemned the act as rude and bullying, recommending HR intervention and caption tools on platforms like Zoom or Teams. (PC: Unsplash)

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