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Indian Amazon Lead’s Viral Reel Reveals Surprising US Office Norms

Expatriate professionals have flooded social media with accounts of lunches eaten solo, quiet offices, autonomous work styles including strict work-life boundaries after her transfer from India to the US.

An Indian woman opens up about corporate life in the US (Representational image)
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Overview

  • Her Instagram Reel outlining five surprising aspects of US office culture has gone viral since July 13, generating widespread discussion online.
  • Varsha described solo lunches as the norm in American offices, noting colleagues often eat at their desks or take solitary walks instead of gathering together.
  • She highlighted the formality and quiet in US workplaces, where impromptu desk-side visits give way to coffee chats and informal meetups scheduled days or weeks in advance.
  • The Amazon marketing lead emphasized that employees are expected to navigate tasks independently, contrasting with the more hands-on support common in Indian offices.
  • Viewers have expressed agreement and offered advice to those adjusting to American corporate norms, fostering a virtual community for professionals managing cross-cultural transitions.