and whoever promised that your first interview will land you the job the first date girls dont go for the big kill warns merchant always carry a copy of your cv even if you have mailed a soft copy previously putting your arms around your date is rather intimate wait for the interviewer to initiate the conversation sounding grateful isnt such a bad thing says merchant dont roll up the shirt sleeves no matter how muggy the weather at a condolence meeting or funeral merchant says its your presence that matters more than what you say dont leave without thanking them for the opportunity they have offered you and the trust they placed while designating important tasks to you then a discussion on ipl will do it these little gestures help you go long way smiles merchant it looks neat try to make it 10 minutes before the meet is to start communicate in coherent english dont raise your tone or speak very softly you dont want to have to repeat yourself wish them first before you proceed to meet the rest of their family you arent there to leave the impression that youre the best thing going sit back straight and cross your ankles girls seem to talk more if it were meant to be offered to you it would have been sit only after you are offered a seat once done dont flash your back and leave your passion for the chosen field must reflect in your chat that doesnt speak well of you she says make sure your cell phone is switched off and its not placed before you on the table if they have invited you over for a meal merchant says it is chivalrous to extend the chair for the girls mother first go slow on the touchandfeel the interview is the most important task at hand and nothing else should distract you how to mind your ps and qs in lifes big moments from the lady whos the last word on etiquette a few days ago etiquette trainer sabira merchant found herself in a rather uncomfortable situation at a south mumbai wedding the job departure to break the news of quitting your current job make an appointment with your immediate senior seniors like well groomed boys stick to discussing hobbies current affairs and your point of view but dont be anxious to please the sincerity of your tone and body language is more important than wordsat greet the interviewer instead i turned around to ask if hed like me to serve him since he was in a tearing hurry just let them know you are there for them men should do some research ask the girl about the ways of her house the interests her father harbours but dont initiate a lengthy conversation about the ailment or accident or get melodramatic cautions merchant wait until you have been asked to be seated but dont make the gift personal maintain a gentle tone if