A video of Indian office employees dancing to welcome a foreign guest has sparked debate online, with many condemning the act as unprofessional and embarrassing.
In the viral video, a group of employees can be seen dancing in unison to a song, greeting a foreign guest with enthusiastic moves and visible excitement. One of the employees then breaks into a solo performance to the popular Hindi song 'Main Tera Boyfriend', drawing applause from colleagues and a smile from the guest, who also joins the routine.
While the video was seemingly intended as a gesture of warmth and hospitality, many social media users reacted negatively.
"India should stop chaprification of corporate offices. This is so pathetic to see Indian girls dancing in office and welcoming a foreign client," wrote a user sharing the video on X.
India should stop chaprification of corporate offices
July 21, 2025
This is so pathetic to see Indian girls dancing in office an d welcoming a foreign client and the becahra client also forced to dance.
Such showcasing will only make other countries feel Indian offices are causal and not… pic.twitter.com/gpA9kXY4GJCriticism came swiftly, with users calling out what they perceived as a lack of professionalism. One person, who claimed to work for a UK-based architectural consultancy in Mumbai, said, "They had an annual event and the dance sequences performed by staff were this crass as well. I felt so very embarrassed to be part of that company."
AdvertisementI was working for UK based architectural consultancy in Mumbai which has a hige office in bengaluru and Gurgaon. They had an annual event and the dance sequences performed by staff were this crass as well. I felt so very embarrassed to be part of that company. Sad part is most…
July 21, 2025Another added, "The growing trend of employees, particularly women, dancing in offices to welcome foreign clients is not just unprofessional, it's deeply embarrassing."
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July 21, 2025
This is so pathetic to see Indian girls dancing in office an d welcoming a foreign client and the becahra client also forced to dance.
Such showcasing will only make other countries feel Indian offices are causal and not… pic.twitter.com/gpA9kXY4GJOne user also questioned management's role. "The fact that the manager actually approved something like this is bizarre and pathetic. He must be on notice period!"
What nonsense 😂
July 22, 2025
The fact that the manager actually approved something like this is bizarre and pathetic. He must be on notice period!Some blamed the rising influence of social media. "When your primary skill set is Reels, that is what you will show off," read one comment.
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July 22, 2025Another user suggested it reflected a deeper cultural mindset. "Submissiveness is a state of mind. To foreigners, politicians or bureaucracy, or even our business magnates," wrote the user.
Submissiveness a state of mind. To foreigners, politicians or bureaucracy or even our business magnates.
July 22, 2025Others were just appalled. "This is so cringe. Why stoop so low in the office? For the love of humanity, if you want to behave so informally, take him to a pub after office hours."
This is so cringe. Why stoop so low in the office? For the love of humanity, if you want to behave so informally, take him to a pub after the office hours.
July 22, 2025Still, not everyone saw the performance as problematic. Some defended it as a harmless morale booster. "This is done in most workplaces to break the fatigue of sitting behind a desk and doing a mental reset. It helps with the physical as well as mental wellbeing of these workers," said one user.
This is done in most workplaces to break the fatigue of sitting behind a desk and doing a mental reset. It helps with the physical as well as mental wellbeing of these workers.
July 21, 2025Another echoed the sentiment, saying, "Let them enjoy what's wrong? It's so tiring to sit at the desk all day."
Let them enjoy what's wrong?? It's so tiring to sit at the desk all the day🥺
July 22, 2025As the video continues to keep social media users divided, it brings to light the delicate balance between cultural expression and professionalism.
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