A Delhi man's witty response to a Zomato report has made him the internet's latest sensation. Rishabh Kaushik, a visual effects artist, received a message from the food delivery giant that read, “Akansha is on leave. So today I'm asking you to order lunch. – Shefali, Marketing Team.”
Instead of brushing it off, as most users would, Mr. Kaushik turned it into an opportunity for playful banter. He shared a screenshot of the notification on can have lunch together.”
Hello @zomatoCan you please tell Shefali that I am also on leave, and she can let me know that if Akansha has no plans today, we can have lunch together. pic.twitter.com/XLXioWtydz
— Rishabh Kaushik (@RishabhKaushikk) November 25, 2024
Zomato, known for its quirky marketing strategies, is yet to respond to Mr Kaushik's funny suggestion, but the internet soon joined in the fun.
One user commented: “Since Shefali is so insistent, you can ask Shefali to pay for lunch. Thank you.”
And since Shefali is so insistent… you can ask Shefali to thank you for lunch
— Chaitya (@chxwa_kruger) November 25, 2024
Another shared, “I got the same notification and funnily enough I have a girl named Akansha in the project which makes this even more interesting.”
I got the same message and funny enough I have a girl named Akansha in a project which makes this even more interesting ????
— Mahashwetha (ಮಹಾಶ್ವೇತಾ) (@MAHASHWETHA) November 25, 2024
Someone joked: 'New matrimonial site.'
?????????
New wedding site— Shubham Dhore (@shubham703070) November 25, 2024
Zomato recently made headlines for a Chief of Staff vacancy where the selected candidate had to pay Rs 20 lakh to Feeding India, the company's non-profit initiative, and forgo a salary for the first year. The unusual terms sparked criticism online, with many accusing CEO Deepinder Goyal of exploiting candidates.
Amid the backlash, Arnav Gupta, a former technical head of Zomato, defended Mr Goyal. Mr. Gupta in an X-post shared his experience of working with Mr. Goyal and called it an unparalleled opportunity. He argued that the role that offered learning was worth much more than Rs 20 lakh, especially for those who aspire to a career in management consulting or strategy. He also pointed out that most MBA programs in India charge similar fees but do not provide comparable real-world exposure.
