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Gen Z killed workplace awkwardness, CEO's viral post shows
A boss in India shared an email from one of his workers.
The worker wrote that she could not come to the office because she had very bad period pain.
The boss was surprised but happy about how honest the email was.
He said young workers today say what they mean, without hiding the real reason.
He said that ten years ago, workers would have been too shy to write about period pain.
Many people on the internet saw his post and shared their thoughts.
Some people said this honesty is good and makes offices less awkward.
Other people said it is strange to make workers explain why they are sick.
Some even said people should stop using words like 'sir' and 'ma'am' at work.
In the end, everyone learned that a simple, honest email can start a big conversation.
Knot Dating co-founder and CEO Jasveer Singh shared an employee's email citing severe menstrual pain, cramps, and discomfort as the reason for taking leave.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Singh said Gen Z employees are direct and straightforward, adding they have 'killed a lot of unnecessary workplace awkwardness.'
Singh said an email openly mentioning 'severe menstrual pain' would have been rare 10 years ago.
The employee, writing from the Knot.dating address, said she would remain available on email and phone for anything urgent.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some praising the directness, one calling for an end to 'sir' and 'ma'am' in Indian offices, and others questioning the need to state a reason.
- Who
- Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, and a Gen Z employee who emailed him about menstrual leave.
- What
- An employee's direct email citing severe menstrual pain for a day off went viral after her CEO posted it on X.
- Where
- Gurugram, India; the conversation took place on X (formerly Twitter).
- When
- Recent; the article does not specify an exact date.
- Why
- The employee needed leave due to severe menstrual pain, and Singh shared the email to highlight Gen Z's direct workplace communication.
Supporters of Gen Z directness
Critics of requiring exact reasons
Stating the reason for leave
Supporters of Gen Z directness
Being direct about the real reason, such as menstrual pain, removes workplace awkwardness and reflects a positive new workplace reality.
Critics of requiring exact reasons
Requiring employees to state exactly why they feel unwell is unnecessary and a 'sham,' since the reason cannot be verified.
Generational communication styles
Supporters of Gen Z directness
Gen Z's straightforward approach, seen in the viral email, is the new reality workplaces should accept.
Critics of requiring exact reasons
Older generations like Millennials would have written vague reasons like 'health issue' or 'not feeling well' instead of the actual cause, suggesting restraint was the previous norm.
Key facts
- CEO/Co-founder
- Jasveer Singh
- Company
- Knot Dating (Knot.dating)
- Location
- Gurugram, India
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Leave reason cited
- Severe menstrual pain, cramps and discomfort
- Employee's commitment
- Available on email and phone for urgent matters
- Singh's key remark
- Gen Z has 'killed a lot of unnecessary workplace awkwardness'
- Singh's 10-year comparison
- An email openly citing 'severe menstrual pain' would have been rare 10 years ago
Quotes
Jasveer Singh
CEO and co-founder of Knot Dating
“Gen Z has killed a lot of unnecessary workplace awkwardness. They are direct and straightforward about almost anything.”
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“10 years ago, an email openly saying 'severe menstrual pain' would have been rare.”
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