New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- A Reddit post describing a young professional's uncomfortable first-day experience at work has gone viral, reigniting conversations around hierarchy, authority and workplace culture in Indian offices.

Shared by a media professional on Reddit, the post recounts how a seemingly small correction - being told to address a senior as "sir" - left a lasting impression on their understanding of corporate norms.

According to the user, it was their first day at their first job. While being trained, the team lead asked them to introduce themselves to the boss, identified as Vijay. When the employee casually asked where "Vijay's cabin" was, the response was immediate and firm: "Call him Vijay sir."

The correction caught the e...