An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) graduate, Shivanshu Ranjan, has secured a job at Amazon. The news, however, gained unexpected attention not because of the achievement itself, but due to his father’s understated reaction. When Ranjan informed his father about landing the position, he received a simple reply: “ok.”The brief response, shared on X, quickly went viral as users found it relatable and humorous. The post highlighted the subtle ways in which Indian parents often express approval. While many young professionals expect elaborate celebrations or praise, some parents respond in straightforward, unemotional manners.Father’s simple OK sparks online conversationsRanjan’s original message to his father read: “Job lag gaya, Amazon me” (“I’ve got a job at Amazon”). The father’s reply was a single word: “ok.” The post accompanying this exchange described the reaction as a “typical dad response after I got job,” which resonated with many X users.The viral post prompted several users to share their own experiences. Lukman (@Lukmantwt) commented, “Wo soch rahe honge delivery boy ka job laga hai” (“He must be thinking that you got a job as a delivery boy”). Another user, Burning Horse (@burningHorse08), wrote, “Your father has seen it all, maybe that’s why it doesn’t excite him. Yours will be the same reaction after some years. Remember when we used to cry for a toy but after we got the toy it’s not that interesting anymore.”Social media users reflect on Indian parentingSeveral other reactions reflected similar experiences with parental responses. Insha (@Insharamin) stated, “My father would leave me on seen. Yours better.” Meanwhile, Honey (@thehoneynandal) noted, “I find it disrespectful when people talk to their parents without actually addressing them in their statement/questions. Typing papa/papa ji is not a big deal at all. Glad he replied like that.”Mari (@Tech_girlll) added, “Trust me he is very happy for you.” Shabareesh Shetty (@shabishetty07) highlighted the emotions behind the brief reply: “That OK has a way bigger emotion which WhatsApp has no capability to explain. By the congratulations, a bigger journey is waiting for you!”Vikas Tiwari (@productpilotbb) also weighed in, stating, “As long as you can fill your portions, he is okay.” Sunil Chouhan (@sunilc65) wrote, “What you are doing is most typical, son. It’s disrespect.” Another user, Mr. Singh (@carry_funn34245), added, “Papa is like this, you cannot even imagine how happy he is from inside, brother. He must be crying alone in happiness. He becomes emotionless while taking up the responsibility of the family.”Viral moment sheds light on parental expectationsThe interaction between Ranjan and his father has sparked wider conversations about Indian parenting styles and how subtle expressions of approval are often misunderstood. Many users on X shared that brief replies do not reflect lack of happiness, but rather a reserved or understated approach typical among parents who have seen multiple achievements in life.The post has attracted significant attention across social media platforms, with users appreciating the father’s straightforwardness while also reflecting on their own family experiences. Shivanshu Ranjan’s achievement at Amazon remains the focal point, but it is the father’s single-word reaction that continues to engage online audiences.
