[nickcarraway]

I just think sometimes in an interview, people get flustered or distracted, and might not do something they normally would do. And as Persevero said, sometime in an interview it's hard to know what is appropriate.

I remember one time a hiring board said a certain candidate was not honest, because they didn't tell an interviewer he asked the same question and earlier interview did. I said candidates usually think that whatever interviewers do is intentional, not that they accidently asked the same question.

[rlmorel]

I agree. People do get nervous.

I just take things into account, and it ranges from appearance of clothing, to knowledge of a subject to personal appearance or behavior. I factor in clothing, grooming, etc.

I don’t see a problem doing that.

[gitmo]

I was being interviewed by several people at once for a position. One of them asked what my strongest trait was.

I said, “My humility. Let me tell you just how strong my humility is. I’m so humble that …”

One of the interviewers sprayed his Coke across the table.

I got the job.