Cringe: Indian Office Employees’ Welcome Dance for Foreign Guest Ignites Social Media Backlash

The video, initially shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), quickly amassed millions of views within hours.

In the footage, dozens of employees perform a coordinated dance to a Telugu song to greet the guest, while one employee does a solo dance to the Bollywood hit “Tera Boyfriend.” The foreign guest is seen smiling in the background as he watches.

𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗵!𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 – Indian employees dancing in office to welcome an international client and client was also forced to dance.

Where is employee dignity? Where is the self-respect? pic.twitter.com/mH1UimWlRE

— Ankit Uttam (@ankituttam) July 23, 2025

The viral clip sparked mixed reactions. Many social media users condemned the scene, calling it humiliating and a sign of corporate sycophancy and servile mentality. Conversely, others saw it as a positive example of a friendly workplace and a warm, welcoming gesture.

One critic expressed disappointment, arguing that making employees dance like this for a foreign guest is an affront to their self-respect, questioning if Western companies do the same for Indian visitors.

Meanwhile, supporters described the dance as a team-building exercise, pointing out that such activities are sometimes organized in offices to reduce stress, promote teamwork, and warmly receive guests.

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