Several social media accounts claimed that she was the employee’s “American boss.” However, India Today could not independently verify the foreign woman’s identity or her professional relationship with the employee.As the video went viral, social media users shared their thoughts and opinions on X. Several users primarily criticised the employee’s performance and questioned the practice of welcoming foreign guests with song and dance at workplaces. “Aren't they embarrassed to do this at the workplace?
Don't they have any self-respect? Have you ever seen foreign women dancing in front of their employers,” an X user asked.Another criticised the company’s conduct, saying, “The concerned corporate seems to have no standards of business conduct.
Showcasing an Indian programme is good, but the choice of music, attire and performance matters. This was a pathetic show by the HR department.” One of the users called for a balance between hospitality and professionalism: “This has to stop.
Treat guests with respect, but don't cross the line.”Others questioned what they described as a culture of seeking approval from foreign clients and bosses: “Indians should come out of this slave-like mentality of pampering others and start innovating.”“Stop these song-and-dance performances and traditional welcomes for customers and bosses, whether Indian or foreign. Be professional,” another comment read.One user suggested that such performances were often organised to impress clients: “Management does this in the name of pleasing its clients.”Meanwhile, several users pushed back against the criticism, arguing that the video was being taken out of context.“This is a festive event, and she is simply performing and enjoying the occasion.
We work in MNCs where foreigners are part of our everyday work environment. Does that mean every interaction with them is an attempt to impress someone?
Let's not unnecessarily turn a simple festive celebration into something it isn't,” one user said.Many others defended the celebration, arguing that such events are common in corporate workplaces.The debate has also raised questions about how companies balance cultural celebrations with professional conduct when hosting guests.- Ends