India is a land of staggering diversity where ethnicity, culture, religion and language come together in a dazzling kaleidoscope of humanity. The North, South, East and West have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved its own cultural niche. This book takes you on a magical journey of celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India. If you are an Indian, or a foreigner and are visiting India, it is important that you take note of certain things. INDIAN ETIQUETTE - A Glimpse into India’s Culture throws light on the culture, customs, language, society, manners, and values— all helping you to understand the people and the vibrant country of India! Experience the Magic of each state and Celebrate the Culture of India with our author, trainer, coach and consultant Ms. Niraalee Shah.
India's population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion, expressed in distinct languages, social customs, art forms, and expectations of life. Despite enormous recent political and economic change, in many ways India remains the same—a total sensory experience. The chaos and beauty of color and sound, the language shifts every ten miles, the household variations of spicy and sharp, sweet and sour, the insistent smells of everyday life lived very much in public, and the invasion of personal space will challenge the most experienced traveler. But it is in surrendering to your senses that you begin to embrace the essence of India and to understand its people. Indians live with paradox. Proud traditions and patriotism commingle with tensions and prejudices rooted in age-old rivalries. Ancient temples may be plastered with signs advertising the latest technologies. The rapid urbanization of the last century has given rise to burgeoning slums and an affluent middle class that was nonexistent a few decades ago. Steeped in tradition, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are an ingenious, adventurous, and creative people. Show interest in their country and most will respond with genuine warmth and friendship. But they also have indelible ties to family and community that form boundaries and determine decisions that may not always seem reasonable, or sometimes even ethical, to outsiders. Culture Smart! India will make you aware of basic values and behavioral norms, show you how to navigate cultural differences and connect with real people, and offer invaluable insights into this great, endlessly fascinating land.
"Travellers often underestimate the depth of cultural isolation they can face abroad, particularly in a country with a different language. To many people, India may seem a relatively easy option, with its historic ties to Britain, widespread use of English (the country's lingua franca) and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors. However, sooner or later, most newcomers find certain aspects of Indian life alien - and some come unstuck as a result. Culture Wise India will help you understand India and its people, and adapt to the Indian way of life. Most importantly, it will enable you to quickly feel at home."--Back cover.
The Best Guide to Etiquette & Manners The Best Guide to Etiquette & Manners Management is "the art of getting things done." Managers must act themselves and mobilize collective action on the part of others. The gap between knowledge and action stretches wide and few managers seem able to cross it. The kind of behavior that exhibited active non-action is called pervasive corporate "knowing-doing gap." Managers always complain about the problem of active non-action but have not fully understood the underlying dynamics. The present book is a novel attempt to cover a wide range of the problems of Human Resource Management in the segment of Etiquette and Manners among the people of all kinds of societies and grooming of all sorts of personalities in the human beings of the world. Designed to meet the requirements of HR professionals, HR Executives and Human Resource Management students and moreover who are running Group of Companies, Group of Institutions and another educational and financial establishments in the different parts of India or abroad. It would be helpful for all who are dealing with recruitment as a whole in the corporate sectors. It will help in making the right person for the right position.
Culture Wise India is essential reading for anyone planning to visit or live in India, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or a lifetime. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of India and the Indian people. Printed in full color.
With a population of 900,000,000, 100 different ethnic types and 15 recognized languages, it is surprising that India has remained a cohesive democracy. Yet now, not only is its economy advancing rapidly, it is attracting the attention of the outside world, which has in the past been all to ready to ignore India with its complex political and cultural problems. There will be much to surprise the visitor, not just the extremes of poverty in the major cities, but also the extent to which intensity of religious and social observance continues to be very much part of everyday life.
With a population of 900,000,000, 100 different ethnic types and 15 recognized languages, it is surprising that India has remained a cohesive democracy. Yet now, not only is its economy advancing rapidly, it is attracting the attention of the outside world, which has in the past been all too ready to ignore India with its complex political and cultural problems. There will be much to surprise the visitor, not just the extremes of poverty in the major cities, but also the extent to which intensity of religious and social observance continues to be very much part of everyday life.
Gain insights into Indian Way-of-Life and Enjoy Your Travel to India This book helps you overcome the Indian cultural barriers and enjoy your India Travel. You get the best experience of Indian culture, through the character of John. This story of John makes you feel, relate, understand, experience the way Indians live. If you are traveling to India, this book will help you a lot in getting along with Indians and enjoying India. It takes you through the real-life situations of India. Everything that you need to know to understand the customs, traditions and rituals of India is presented in this book. The various aspects of Indian Culture are explained in a rational & experiential way. This book vividly presents the situations and scenarios that John has faced. "John returns to America, after six months of stay in India, as a positively transformed person. His relationship with his live-in girlfriend changes for better. He recounts all that he experienced during his stay in India and the insights he got." This book goes beyond the typical dos & don'ts. It provides an insight into the practicality of rituals; and into the typical life philosophy of Indians - including the way Indians look at life and happiness. It helps you understand the psyche of Indians and provides explanation for all that behavior that is unique to Indians such as: * The special ways of greeting each other * The restrictions on physical touch between the two genders * The superstitious beliefs about common phenomenon such as sneezing * The bizarre behavior of praying to a plant such as 'Tulasi' & treating animals as Gods e,g Cows * The eating habits * The restrictions on public display of affection (PDA) * Leaving footwear out before entering important places * The complex & primeval rituals performed at different life events, including at the time of death * The invasion of privacy * The disregard for Queue system * Sharing of food, and embarrassing upmanship to pay bills * The close family ties * The concept of arranged marriage * Existence of innumerable Gods and ever growing list of them * The Caste system and Reservations * The scriptures & the Hindu philosophical concept of Karma.....much more Take this virtual tour with John and Enjoy India!
