Dear All, I have a small query that when I have finished my interview with M.D of the company after that he say Ok I will call you. than I should shake hand with M.D or Not. Regards Pulkit
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I hope Natisha Haseeb has cleared your doubt. If you shake hands, well and good; otherwise, never mind. No matter, they may have an idea of what your tension and pressure will be during the interview, and obviously, they will understand.
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From India, Kumbakonam
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With warm regards,
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From India, Kumbakonam
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There is a lot to learn in corporate culture, Pulkit. As per the royal standards, don't initiate a handshake with a senior until he does so. Also, a verbal and polite thank you note is good enough to sign off.
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Dear Pulkhit, Be confident, nothing wrong and negative of exit hand shake. You should, it does not errode any thing. If not some cases damges some extent might be. Regds nk900
From India, Vijayawada
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Proper Handshake Etiquette
I remember reading in some books on manners that the senior should always initiate a handshake. When shaking hands with the opposite sex, only the female should initiate it. If the MD's body language doesn't reveal his intention to shake hands, it is better to leave the scene by saying a warm thank you, as mentioned by 'Propellant'.
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Jijo K J, Muscat
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I remember reading in some books on manners that the senior should always initiate a handshake. When shaking hands with the opposite sex, only the female should initiate it. If the MD's body language doesn't reveal his intention to shake hands, it is better to leave the scene by saying a warm thank you, as mentioned by 'Propellant'.
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Jijo K J, Muscat
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Yes, you should. Shaking hands shows that you are confident and professional. The way you behave in the interview reflects how you will behave with other people in the company and the company's clients.
Changing Norms in Handshakes
Saying that only the senior person should initiate a handshake, or that a man should not initiate with a woman, might have been true 100 or even 50 years ago. In today's corporate world, things no longer work this way.
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Changing Norms in Handshakes
Saying that only the senior person should initiate a handshake, or that a man should not initiate with a woman, might have been true 100 or even 50 years ago. In today's corporate world, things no longer work this way.
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Hi, I completely agree with the views expressed by the Propellant Consultant. I also feel that after the interview, one should, with folded hands in "Namaste" form, politely say "Thank you, Sir," and come out of the room. While coming out of the room, one should also ensure that he/she walks back by facing the interviewer.
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Shaking Hands with the Interviewer
Shaking hands with the interviewer should be based on the intention of the interviewer. The applicant may judge whether the interviewer is willing to shake hands or not. At the conclusion, if the interviewer stands up, it is better to initiate and shake hands. On the contrary, if the interviewer does not stand, you may thank them for giving you time and the opportunity for the interview and do not shake hands. In case the interviewer is a female, it would be much better to wait to see if she wants to shake hands. Ethically, it is not preferable to initiate shaking hands with a female.
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Faisal Zahir
From Pakistan, Islamabad
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Shaking hands with the interviewer should be based on the intention of the interviewer. The applicant may judge whether the interviewer is willing to shake hands or not. At the conclusion, if the interviewer stands up, it is better to initiate and shake hands. On the contrary, if the interviewer does not stand, you may thank them for giving you time and the opportunity for the interview and do not shake hands. In case the interviewer is a female, it would be much better to wait to see if she wants to shake hands. Ethically, it is not preferable to initiate shaking hands with a female.
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Faisal Zahir
From Pakistan, Islamabad
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One should avoid a hand shake with anyone. It is always better as it helps prevent spread the infection ;D
From India, Chandigarh
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From India, Chandigarh
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Certainly YES. At the end of the interview, you could shake hands with the interviewer even if he is the MD of the Co. Vasant Nair
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I agree we should handshake once interview is done. This is the also a good sign of showing professionalism
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There's a lot of merit in what members like Propellant and Jijo say. However, it's important to consider the matter in totality. Did he proffer a hand in the initial stage? If so, then it's okay to shake hands at the end of the interview. But be smart enough to assess his/her attitude before offering your hand! Indian MDs, especially the older ones, tend to be conservative. So watch your step before extending your hand!
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H. Prashad
Sr. Training Consultant
From India, Delhi
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H. Prashad
Sr. Training Consultant
From India, Delhi
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There's a lot of merit in what members like Propellant and Jijo say. But it's important to consider the matter in totality. Did he proffer a hand in the initial stage? If so, then it's okay to shake hands at the end of the interview. But be smart enough to assess his/her attitude before offering your hand! Indian MDs, especially the older ones, tend to be conservative. So watch your step before extending your hand!
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Yes, I agree with you. Our MDs and CEOs can be egoistic, self-aggrandizing, and narcissistic, to the extent that they may consider it beneath their dignity to shake hands with an interviewer. Please beware, lest you are perceived as foolish, and you may be excluded from consideration.
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Regards,
Yes, I agree with you. Our MDs and CEOs can be egoistic, self-aggrandizing, and narcissistic, to the extent that they may consider it beneath their dignity to shake hands with an interviewer. Please beware, lest you are perceived as foolish, and you may be excluded from consideration.
From India, Chandigarh
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