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Is it true that you should hide your enthusiasm during the offer delivery to look cool?

False. A warm, positive response reinforces that they made the right choice, starting the relationship well.

A warm positive response reinforces that they made the right choice and starts the relationship well, which matters even while you keep composure to negotiate.

Playing it cold to seem unmoved, and dampening the goodwill of the moment they chose you.

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
salary-negotiation, rapport-building

Also asked as

Should i show enthusiasm when i get an offer? Does hiding excitement help or hurt? How do i respond warmly to a job offer?

The scenario in full

You should hide your enthusiasm during the offer delivery to look cool.

Frequently asked questions

Is it true that you should hide your enthusiasm during the offer delivery to look cool?

False. A warm, positive response reinforces that they made the right choice, starting the relationship well.

Should i show enthusiasm when i get an offer?

False. A warm, positive response reinforces that they made the right choice, starting the relationship well. A warm positive response reinforces that they made the right choice and starts the relationship well, which matters even while you keep composure to negotiate.

Does hiding excitement help or hurt?

False. A warm, positive response reinforces that they made the right choice, starting the relationship well. A warm positive response reinforces that they made the right choice and starts the relationship well, which matters even while you keep composure to negotiate.

How do i respond warmly to a job offer?

False. A warm, positive response reinforces that they made the right choice, starting the relationship well. A warm positive response reinforces that they made the right choice and starts the relationship well, which matters even while you keep composure to negotiate.

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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