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I’ve noticed something strange at my workplace and wanted to get other people’s opinions.

Today, when I returned to my desk, I noticed some small bits of dirt/debris or unidentified material scattered around and underneath the wheels of my movable office chair. I’m not sure exactly what the material was.

Something similar happened last week as well. After returning from lunch, I found small pieces of waste paper scattered near the area under my desk where I normally keep my feet.

It could obviously be accidental—for example, something being dragged around by chair wheels or cleaning activity—but because it has happened more than once, I’m wondering whether someone could be deliberately putting things around my desk.

Has anyone experienced something similar at work? Is there any reasonable way to determine what is happening without wrongly accusing anyone? For example, should I document it with photos, note the dates/times, inform facilities/HR, or ask whether CCTV covering the general office area can be reviewed?

I mainly want to establish whether there is an innocent explanation or whether someone is intentionally doing this.

This is not the first time it happened it happened earlier also I took it up with the HR and asked for video footage the security officer said he had reviewed the footage and nothing like this happened, HR also does not seems to give a damn to it

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Hi everyone,

I’m considering taking the GMAT online/from-home exam and wanted to hear from people who have taken it recently.

How was your overall experience? Was the exam process smooth, especially the check-in and proctoring?

I’m particularly curious about the proctor:

Did the proctor interrupt you frequently during the exam?

Were you warned for things like looking away from the screen, moving your head, touching your face, or reading questions silently/moving your lips?

Did you face any technical issues or unexpected disconnections?

Did the proctor messages or interventions affect your concentration?

Would you recommend taking the online exam, or is the test center a safer option?

Would really appreciate hearing about recent experiences, especially from anyone who took the online GMAT in 2025 or 2026.

Thanks!

Title: Was this intentional, a microaggression, or am I reading too much into it?

Today evening, something slightly strange happened at work and I’d like an outside perspective.

My reporting authority came over to speak with me. While we were talking, he took out what appeared to be his metro card along with a small folded chit/piece of paper. While doing this, two small bits of paper fell out and landed on the floor near my feet.

What confused me was that he seemed to notice—or at least didn’t seem concerned about—the pieces of paper falling there. He didn’t pick them up and simply continued the conversation.

I’m trying not to jump to conclusions. It could have been completely accidental and he may not even have noticed or cared about the paper. At the same time, because it fell right near my feet and he left it there, the interaction felt a little odd and disrespectful to me.

Would you interpret something like this as intentional behaviour or a possible microaggression, or does it sound more like an ordinary coincidence that I’m overthinking?

Also, what would you do next? Ignore a one-off incident and only pay attention if there is a repeated pattern, or address it in some way?

I’m especially interested in perspectives from people who have dealt with subtle workplace behaviour like this.

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Today I placed a prepaid Zomato order for chaap and rotis. Instead of receiving my order, I was delivered an entirely different meal—some kind of dal that I never ordered.

I immediately raised a complaint through Zomato Customer Support and uploaded clear photographs of the incorrect order. Despite having all the evidence, I was simply told that they couldn't do anything. No refund. No replacement. No accountability.

What's even more frustrating is that the order was prepaid, so I ended up paying for food I never ordered and never wanted. Whether the mistake was by the restaurant or the delivery partner, why should the customer bear the loss?

This honestly feels like being cheated. If a platform can't resolve a genuine issue even after being provided with proof, what protection do customers actually have?

Has anyone else experienced something similar with Zomato?

Were you able to get a refund?

Is there any effective way to escalate this beyond customer support?

Would filing a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline or consumer forum be the right next step?

Would appreciate any advice. This experience has seriously shaken my trust in ordering through Zomato.

I honestly don't know what to do anymore, so I'm turning to this community for advice.

For quite some time, I've been facing what feels like targeted mental harassment from two women in my department-At a major public sector bank-no it's not SBI. I don't want to confront them directly because I want to handle this professionally and avoid any unnecessary escalation.

Some of the things I've experienced include:

Objects being thrown onto or around my seat when I'm away from my desk, making me feel that someone is deliberately trying to intimidate or provoke me.

Repeated body-shaming comments, including remarks like:

"Pet nikla hua hai, mukka marne ko mann ho raha hai." ("His stomach sticks out, I feel like punching it.")

"Yeh toh mota hai." ("He's so fat.")

Other mocking comments about my appearance that have left me feeling humiliated and anxious at work.

I'm finding it mentally exhausting to come to the office every day. If the genders were reversed, I believe such comments would immediately be recognised as workplace harassment. I don't think body-shaming anyone—man or woman—is acceptable.

The challenge is that I do not want a face-to-face altercation. I would rather resolve this through the proper channels if possible.

Has anyone here dealt with something similar?

Should I document every incident?

Should I approach HR first?

Is it worth filing a formal written complaint?

How do I protect myself if there are no direct witnesses?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have handled workplace bullying or harassment professionally. Thank you