Indian lawyer Shashank Agarwal, a partner at a legal firm, faced backlash after flaunting his Emirates first-class journey on LinkedIn. In his post captioned “Heading home. Always First Class,” he shared an image of himself watching in-flight entertainment. His post was mocked online, particularly when Reddit users noticed Agarwal liking his own post. Following the criticism, he removed the post, only to share another claiming it was from a recent flight, showcasing a meal and a drink.
Redditors continued their critique, questioning the authenticity of his second post, leading Agarwal to delete it as well. Responding to Hindustan Times, Agarwal called the viral photos “factually incorrect.”
The incident drew sarcastic reactions, with users calling out his apparent self-praise. One Redditor remarked, “From my experience, anyone bragging about flying first class is usually the cheap one,” while others mocked the simplicity of the meal in his second post.
This episode highlights the pitfalls of ostentatious social media displays, especially on professional platforms like LinkedIn.
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