Doing business in India can be a challenge for foreigners –
not least of all because of the diversity in culture and customs as one travels
from one part of the country to another. India is the birthplace of 4 major
religions (Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism) besides being home to a large
number of Christians. There are 22 “official” languages, including Hindi, and
numerous other languages and dialects. Dealing with each set of people brings
with it a unique set of challenges and watch outs!
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Doing business in India requires a careful appreciation of
one of the world’s oldest cultures. Doing so can help you understand why some
things are the way they are, and make plans to account for these. For example,
consider the following:
- - - Indians will often have a hard time saying “no” as it is considered rude to refuse a request. This can mean that deadlines they have seemingly acceded to are rarely met! However, if you are aware of the verbal and non verbal cues to watch out for, you can try to address your Indian partners’ concerns in order to achieve clarity.
- - - Indians mix business with pleasure a lot! This can mean the entire office being invited to and attending weddings of colleagues or being invited to your Indian business partner’s home for dinner. In such cases, it is helpful to know customs around greetings, gift giving and dining etiquette to avoid potentially embarrassing situations.
I If you are dealing with international business partners, contact
us for a custom designed course that can help you appreciate the expected
business etiquette and maximize results from your interactions. Our
international business etiquette courses have the following features:
- - ~ Custom designed for each specific situation
- - ~ Can be delivered via an online conference or in person at your company
- - ~ Focus on appreciating diverse cultures and understanding business behavior and its cultural drivers rather than on pushing stereotypes.
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