Gift giving
Hi,
In two weeks, I will be meeting with a Qatari gentleman for a job interview that (hopefully) will take me to Doha very soon. I wanted to present him a gift, but am unsure of what that might be. Of course, I want it to be thoughtful and high-end. However, I don't have a great deal of expendable income so it can't be High-End, high-end!
Anyone have any thoughts on what that might be?
Thank you,
MoSim
I agree with you, you are a highly matured enough person. Keep it up.
Coxtown...it's a serious question. I wouldn't ever dream of taking a gift to a job interview here in the states as it would be highly inappropriate. That was my reaction when I heard the other person will be giving the meeting attendees chocolates.
I have reading up about Qatar culture as much as possible, but thought I would ask and get constructive feedback. Frankly, I don't see anything wrong with that. I would rather have one person perceive me as silly then making an gesture that they would look unfavorably upon.
I will simply write a thank you note to all parties once I return home.
Thank you all.
Most of them like Land cruiser here, try if you can give him one, he may not refuse of course. By the way, are you serious or joking on this matter ?
@Mosim, if he loves chocolates then for sure you loose your chance :-)) In an interview its displaying your ability to perform in an available job. Worst is if you are the opposite sex, then if you start giving something free from day 1, you had it for your life for the worse, coz the gulf is such. You give your finger they will ask for your hand !! :-))
Britexpat is absolutely right. It may go against you. Also, as you said he is a Qatari and they have almost everything they need. Best is to first join, work hard, develop your respect and then when you go on your first vacation ask him politely what he would like you to bring for him from your place. Possibly, he will not ask for anything but he will appreciate your gesture. That is called killing two birds with one stone!
after getting salary offer him it will ok and you can spent lavishly if you get on time.
Thank you, britexpat. There is another woman interviewing and is taking them chocolates. I didn't want to appear to be the one who was thoughtless. However, I would rather go that route that be considered one to offer a bribe.
MoSim
A gift at interview can be construed as a bribe. I wouldn't recommend it