India
Khulood Mubarak H00224767
Mona Mohamed H00269866
Muna Ahmed H00228618
Saadeya Ahmed H00224582
Outline
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General Information about the country
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Classification of the culture
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Customs
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Body language
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A proverb from this country
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An object typical of the culture
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Famous building in that country
General Information
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Geography
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New Delhi (13 million people)
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Seventh largest country in the world
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Most populous country after China (one billion)
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Agricultural country
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Languages: Hindi (the official language)
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Religion: Hinduism (80%) and the Muslim religion (10%)
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President: Pranab Mukherjee
High Context Culture
► Gender roles clearly defined
Women never eat before men, except they be the children or inferiors.
► Elders/authoritative people in control
Older people are treated with great respect in India. When greeting an elder, some Indians may
touch their feet as a sign of respect.
► Team work preferred
People typically define themselves by the groups to which they belong rather than by their status
as individuals.
► Expertise valued
In schools, teachers are called gurus and are viewed as the source of all knowledge.
► sense of respect and honor
This is a hierarchical culture, so greet the eldest or most senior person
Comes first.
Business Meeting Etiquette
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Best time for a meeting.
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Arrive at meetings on time.
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Meetings will start with a great deal of getting-toknow-you talk.
Business Card Exchange
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Exchanged after the initial handshake and greeting.
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If you have a university degree or any honor, put it on your
business card.
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Right hand to give and receive business cards.
Greetings
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When leaving a group, each person must be bid
farewell individually.
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Shaking hands is common.
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Men may shake hands with other men and
women may shake hands with other women.
Business Dress Code
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Men should wear dark colored
conservative business suits.
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Women should dress
conservatively in suits or
dresses.
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The weather often determines
clothing. In the hotter parts of
the country.
Gift Giving Etiquette
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It is not necessary to bring a gift.
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In happy day don't give (frangipani or white flowers).
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Use the lucky colors.
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Hindus should not be given gifts made of leather.
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Muslims should not be given gifts made of pigskin or alcoholic products.
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Gifts are not opened when received.
Body language considered offensive
Indian proverb
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வெளுத்தவதல்லாம் பாலல்ல / மின்னுெவதல்லாம்
வபான்னல்ல (Tamil)
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Transliteration: Veluthathellam Paal alla.
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All the things that are white are not milk.
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English Equivalent: All that glitters is not gold.
Sindoor
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Tradition
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Red or orange-red colored cosmetic powder.
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Worn by married women
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Parting of women’s hair.
The red Sindoor was made at home from turmeric and alum.
Famous building
Taj Mahal Mean
Taj Mahal means crown palace. It was the grave
of Mumtaz
Taj Mahal means crown palace. It was the grave of Mumtaz
Mahal
atthe
thelower
lower
chamber
and ofthe
Mahal at
chamber,
the grave
Shah Jahan was
added to it later
grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later.
Information
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Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world.
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The king Shah jahan built Taj Mahal and he was a Muslim.
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Construction of the Taj 22 years (1632-1653)
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Cost 40 million rupees
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located in Agra, India
Taj Mahal of India “The Epitome of love”
When the Empress (Mumtaz Mahal) the Emperor's wife (Shah Jahan) was
dying, she requested her husband to Achieves her after her death two wishes:
one is to not marry another woman in order to prevent conflicts between his
children to inherit the throne, and the other is to build on top of her grave a
huge building.
The Red Fort
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The Red Fort dates back to the 10th century.
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Started in 1565, it took eight years to build.
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The king Shah Jahan built the Red Fort.
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It was to become known as Akbar the Great.
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started as a simple mud and brick fortress on the
banks of the River Yamuna.
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It was one of the largest fortified residences of the
Mughal Empire, with over 500 buildings.
Famous desserts
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Jlab Jumbo: one of the famous Indian sweet that they give it on
Eid Fitr and Aladha.
Famous desserts
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Ras Malai: much is known and which is one of the most
delicious cups desserts.
Famous desserts
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Lado: usually they offers Lado in weddings and religious events.
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (1992). Taj Mahal. Retrieved from unesco:
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