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Man receives empty sealed container after ordering lime soda, Swiggy says ‘that seems odd’

A man’s post on receiving an empty sealed glass from Swiggy after ordering lime soda has gone viral. Many reacted to the post using hilarious comments.

Published on: Jun 19, 2024 09:32 AM IST
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You may have heard about people receiving wrong foot items or contaminated ones while ordering food online. This person, however, faced an unusual problem. After ordering a glass of lime soda from Swiggy, he received a sealed empty container. Taking to X, he shared his predicament and subsequently received a reply from the company.

The image shows the empty sealed glass a man received after ordering lime soda from Swiggy. (X/@aaraynsh)
The image shows the empty sealed glass a man received after ordering lime soda from Swiggy. (X/@aaraynsh)

“Thanks, Swiggy, for sending me a sealed empty glass. I hope my lime soda will come in another order,” X user Aaraynsh sarcastically wrote. He also added a picture of the empty container.

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In response, Swiggy wrote, “Hi Aaraynsh! That seems odd, can you help us with your order ID? We'll look into this.”

Later, Aaraynsh shared an update and added, “Thanks, resolved now, received a refund of 80 for soda worth 120.”

Take a look at the posts here:

How did Swiggy respond to the viral X post?

Swiggy's reply to an X user's complaint.

“The image may differ from the actual product due to limitations of viewing images at different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, and other screen variations,” joked an X user.

“Garmi may evaporate ho gaya (It evaporated due to heat),” added another.

“They will send you one bucket of lime soda in the next order,” posted a third.

“It's the latest tech to send liquid in vapour form,” wrote a fourth.

Also Read: Bengaluru man finds variable pricing in Swiggy Instamart for same distance, company reacts

Earlier, a Bengaluru couple claimed they found a live cobra inside their Amazon package. Reportedly, the couple ordered an Xbox controller from the delivery platform but were shocked when they saw the snake inside.

Have you ever faced such a situation while ordering from online delivery platforms?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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