New Delhi, May 4 -- An Indian engineer based in Europe has shared a brief example that highlights the contrasting work cultures between the two regions. Akhilesh, who describes himself as an engineer working in Paris on his X bio, took to social media to reveal how Indian managers differ from their European counterparts when it comes to granting leave approvals.

Akhilesh recounted that when he first began working in Europe, he approached his manager to seek approval for his leave request. The manager's reply took him by surprise. He informed the Indian engineer that paid leave was included in his contract, and as such, it did not require "approval."

"No, you just inform me with reasonable notice. It's part of our contract, not something...