“Eat chicken and mutton only after Diwali”: Delhi man's biryani order sparks viral moral policing debate

In Delhi, a man recently had an unexpected experience while ordering chicken biryani through a food delivery app. Instead of merely receiving his food, he was met with a moral lecture from the delivery agent, who advised him, "Chicken and mutton only after Diwali ." This unsolicited advice caught the man off guard, as he had anticipated a simple transaction but instead found himself on the receiving end of a life lesson.



A biryani delivery turns into a moral lesson, leaving the customer confused and concerned


The incident was recounted by the man on Reddit, where he described how the delivery agent lingered after handing over the biryani. In addition to providing the one-time password (OTP) for the order, the agent felt compelled to share his personal beliefs about food consumption during the festive season. Speaking in Hindi, he stated, "What you are doing is not right. Eat chicken and mutton only after Diwali and consume something clean till then."








A biryani order that went viral


The unexpected moral commentary left the Reddit user feeling bewildered and guilty, causing him to freeze with a sheepish smile. He pondered internally, questioning why the delivery agent cared about his food choices. The situation became even more complex for him as he began to wonder whether the delivery man's disapproval might have affected the quality of his biryani, leading him to suspect it could contain an unwanted “ingredient” as a result of the agent's agitation.

Feeling conflicted, the man shared his concerns about the delivery agent knowing his personal information, including his name and address. He feared that if he reported the agent's behaviour to customer support, it could lead to further complications. His post quickly went viral on Reddit, garnering over 2,000 upvotes and sparking a lively discussion among users.



Users share experiences of moral policing in food delivery

The comments reflected a mix of frustration and empathy, with one user questioning why the delivery agent felt the need to impose his beliefs on others. Another user expressed their own fears of facing moral policing in similar situations. Ultimately, the man indicated that he planned to address the matter with the app's customer support team, highlighting the complexities of navigati_ng personal beliefs in everyday interactions.




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