Business etiquette

Indian cultures are a mixture of British and Asian influence. English is official language and business language in India.

However, handshakes are the standard greeting in a business environment as a result of British colonial influence.

It is good manners except that men and women to shake hands with each other. Because the religious influence that is considered not normal. But you can put the palms together and nod the heads softly or take a bow. Then, there is one thing you have to be attention about touching. Except the initial handshakes, other touching will be considered rude.

When you visit companies or government agencies in India, it is better to wear suit and make a reservation for the meeting. If you have a meeting, you should try to arrive there on time as much as possible.

Exchange business cards is common things on first meetings. That can let people know each other. Their name, job, contact information, and so on.

When you talking to Indian people, it is important to be aware of your body language. Because your postures may have much significance but you don’t know what is that mean and how to use that.

In Bombay, there have sixty percent of human are vegetarians. Therefore, when you invite India business men or women to have business lunch or dinner, you have to pay attention to the customers’ diet preference.

Be sure to greet each person individually rather than addressing them as a group.

If you do that, it will be considered that is not respect for them. So, don’t be a rude guy.

And then. When you are greeting your guests. The oldest or most senior person present should be greeted first, followed by the next most senior. Because the influence of hierarchical Indian social structure. The hierarchical Indian social structure is deep-rooted in their thinking. Therefore, you have to attach importance to that.

When Indian discuss about business affairs, they will very cautious. So, it often takes them much time. You should not be irritable but be patient.

Education

India’s education has many problems. Except environmental factors, the Caste System also give it a deep influence.

The problems of India’s education shown below :

1.Huge population :

Huge population create a big difficulty to the government financial budget. It is hard to implement compulsory education, also causes the lack of facilities and the staves.

2. The life expectancy is short:

Indian public hygiene is nasty. There are lots of infections, so their life expectancy is short. Many technological experience can’t be pass on.

3. Social status liquid to become rigid:

Caste System cause a huge class between Indian. This system is so strict that have to follow. The lowest caste can’t have right of education. Beggar’s son is still a beggar. Noble’s son is still a noble. The disparity between rich and poor.is bigger and bigger.

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