New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- In the face of a crisis, who are you likely to call? Your closest ones, or parents, or your boss? One of the managers of Korean bubble tea franchise Gong cha allegedly instructed its workers not be absent even in an adverse situation such as a plane crash, and inform the manager of the store first.

"Did you see the plane explosion today? There are some people going overseas during the holiday. If a crash happens, send me a message saying 'hire an intern' first before contacting mum and dad. Do not be absent," read the manager's message, which has now gone viral on social media.

The manager reportedly worked at Gong Cha Korea's franchise at the Shinsegae Department Store in Daegu and informed the part-time workers a...