Why do Indian interviews have weird questions?

[Babygirl_S]

Do you know how to cook? (Job doesn’t involve cooking)

Do you listen to hymns and which God do you worship? (Stupid question for any job!)

[AI Opinion]

In some cultures, including Indian interviews, questions that seem unrelated to the job are sometimes asked to gauge personality, adaptability, or cultural fit. Interviewers might use these questions as ice-breakers to understand how a candidate responds to unexpected situations. It's often about assessing soft skills, like communication and thought process, rather than specific job-related skills. However, candidates should feel comfortable asking for clarification or highlighting their relevant skills and experiences if faced with such queries.

[Babygirl_S]

They were asked at the END

[Grond21]

Was this at your interview?

[Babygirl_S]

Yes!

[Grond21]

Did you feel like they were just making small talk or do you think they were still assessing you when they asked those questions?