Interview Prep · True or False
Is it true that you should ignore the receptionist when you leave the building?
False. Saying a polite goodbye and thank-you to the receptionist leaves a lasting positive impression.
The exit is observed as closely as the arrival, and a courteous goodbye confirms that the manner on the way in was genuine.
Dropping the performance once the interview ends, revealing that the earlier courtesy was aimed only at decision makers.
This scenario is one of 500 in the Skillful Interview Prep track. Each card states a situation, you decide true or false, and the explanation follows immediately.
- Answer
- False
- Track
- Interview Prep
- Topics
- first-impressions, professional-etiquette
Also asked as
Should i say goodbye to reception after an interview? Does the exit matter as much as the arrival? How do i leave a good final impression?
The scenario in full
You should ignore the receptionist when you leave the building.
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that you should ignore the receptionist when you leave the building?
False. Saying a polite goodbye and thank-you to the receptionist leaves a lasting positive impression.
Should i say goodbye to reception after an interview?
False. Saying a polite goodbye and thank-you to the receptionist leaves a lasting positive impression. The exit is observed as closely as the arrival, and a courteous goodbye confirms that the manner on the way in was genuine.
Does the exit matter as much as the arrival?
False. Saying a polite goodbye and thank-you to the receptionist leaves a lasting positive impression. The exit is observed as closely as the arrival, and a courteous goodbye confirms that the manner on the way in was genuine.
How do i leave a good final impression?
False. Saying a polite goodbye and thank-you to the receptionist leaves a lasting positive impression. The exit is observed as closely as the arrival, and a courteous goodbye confirms that the manner on the way in was genuine.
Where does this interview prep question come from?
It is one of 500 scenarios in the Skillful Interview Prep track. Each card states a realistic situation, you decide true or false, and the explanation follows immediately.
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