Should the interviewee pay for the interview in the coffee shop?

I have to go back to the coffee shop for an interview to pay for this question. A company HR invited a candidate (male, MBA) to a coffee shop for an interview. HR asked for a cup of coffee for himself, but the candidate didn't ask for a drink. When she finished the conversation and was ready to leave, HR thought that the candidate would pay for her cup of coffee, but the candidate didn't, so HR was dissatisfied and posted it online.

Without a detailed understanding of the background of the incident, just looking at the outline of the incident, as a colleague, this HR approach can not be recognized.

Interview is an activity initiated by enterprises. Enterprise recruitment should have a certain budget. Taking the initiative to pay for an interview in a coffee shop is not only in line with industry rules, but also a good opportunity to show corporate professionalism.

Moreover, the candidate didn't pour himself wine, probably because HR would pay the bill, and he was embarrassed. There is nothing wrong with HR paying for itself. Putting things online with personal feelings is even more unprofessional.

However, although enterprises have the natural attribute of paying the bill, it does not mean that candidates should not pay the bill.

Just like lovers, although the man pays the bill more in line with social recognition, the woman does not feel the same. If you feel that paying the bill is HR's business, you just sit there in a daze when it's time to pay the bill, or take out your mobile phone and pretend as if nothing has happened, which will make you look rude and even mean.

No one is short of money for a cup of coffee, and the interview is also a two-way choice. Both sides paid time and experience and politely asked for the bill. Even if you do buy it, you won't suffer. Besides, in most cases, you won't get paid in the end, and you left a good impression on HR.

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