Cross

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Cross Cultural Training

• Presented by
• Kunal Patel

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India
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People

• India is one of the most diverse countries in the
  world
• It is a sophisticated, modern, industrial leader
  that is home to many primitive tribes and
  millions of poor people.
• Religion and language separate people

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Public Behavior

• Public displays of affection are not proper
• Never try to talk to a woman who is walking alone
  
• Do not initiate a conversation with a stranger
• Ask permission before smoking.

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Body Language

• Pointing your finger or feet at another person is
  considered rude
• The Western side-to-side hand wave for "hello" is
  frequently interpreted by Indians as "no" or "go
  away.
• Indian men may engage in friendly back patting
  merely as a sign of friendship
• Make use of your right hand only

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Dining and Entertainment

• Initial business entertainment is done in
  restaurants in prestigious hotels
• Spouses are often included in social/business
  functions
• If utensils are not used, use your right hand and
  your first three fingers and thumb only
• Beware!!! most Indian cuisines are spicy
• Guests give gifts to host as a thank you

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Dress

• Men should wear a suit and tie, although jacket
  may be removed during summer
• Businesswomen should wear conservative dresses or
  pantsuits
• Shorts are acceptable for men only when jogging
  women who jog should wear track pants
• Wearing leather is considered offensive,
  especially in temple

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Greeting People

• Greeting with 'namaste' (placing both hands
  together with a slight bow) is appreciated and
  shows respect for Indian customs.
• Men shake hands with men when meeting or leaving
• Men do not touch women when meeting or greeting

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Conversation

• Topic of conversation
• Indian traditions
• foreign countries
• other people
• families
• cricket
• politics
• religion

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Conversation

• Topic to Avoid
• Personal matters
• Poverty in India
• Corruption
• Sex
• Racial conflicts
• Foreign aid India receives