India, Nov. 4 -- A Bengaluru-based professional has stirred discussion on social media after explaining why he does not respond instantly to messages. In a viral LinkedIn post, Shyam Sadasivan defended his habit, stating that delayed replies help him maintain personal boundaries and offer thoughtful responses rather than rushed reactions.

Sadasivan shared a detailed reflection on modern communication pressures. He wrote, "I saw your WhatsApp message at 7:23 am. I replied at 4:17 pm. I could have answered immediately, but I chose to wait." He added that many people feel uncomfortable when he explains that he does this regularly. According to him, reading messages and stepping away from the phone is a conscious choice.

He narrated a recen...