Is this even allowed? How am I supposed to react to this? Should I go and meet him?

if you have someone to accompany you, do that. If they are free, it can be your parents—better 2 than one. Ask them[parents] to enter separately and sit at another table, but keep each other in your view. That way, when your talk is done, you can signal them to call you, or you can end the meeting by saying that you had plans with your parents and family, and you have to leave as you are already running late. While you are very grateful for this opportunity, you simply must leave right now!

Nope, does not make sense logically. Don't go. Once you meet him outside of the office, outside of the office hours, even your company can't help you.

Hey you’re right to question this your instincts are valid, and your safety and comfort should come first. If something feels off, it probably is. No project is so confidential it can’t be discussed in a professional setting during work hours. You have every right to set boundaries, especially when the request comes from someone in a position of power. If you're unsure, consider informing HR or bringing a colleague along if you feel pressured to go. But remember, 'No' is a complete sentence. Trust yourself.

If your gut is saying no, listen to it.

Oh sure, because all "performance reviews" happen at cafes after 7 PM... 🤨

Bore nahi huye in bani banai kahanio se ab tak

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It's been 3 weeks....plz share an update

Make sure that you have turned on voice recording / video recording before such meetings. And do not eat or drink anything. Even so it is not advisable to have such meetings outside office. You may get or may not get the project. Or there may not be any project and the manager might want to simply harass you. Someone else from work might see that you met your manager in a cafe outside working hours and report this in office and make it a big issue.

referral se kuch nahi hota jab tak resume standout na kare

You should give an excuse