Tag: culture

TN

Gujarat

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Rigveda

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Mundak Upanishad

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Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Karnataka

Consistency: when they agree to a deal, they rarely change their minds

Informal behavior is not regarded as disrespectful

Personal achievement is more important than one’s social class, family background, gender or relatives

All of the above

Punctuality and schedules are important

Deadlines are to be respected

Deadlines could be altered but only if informed before the expiry of the deadline

Both 1 and 2

Americans are extremely conscious (as against Europeans) of dental hygiene.

While people are standing, do not cut across in front of them without apologizing first.

both 1 and 2

None of the above

Always open doors for guests/clients/ladies and let them pass through first

Always open doors for guests/clients/ladies and make sure you pass through first

Do not close the door when in a meeting with an America.

When exiting a meeting room or any enclosure with a self shutting door, do not hold the door for the person behind you.

Time-conscious: “TIME IS MONEY”

Deal-focused: “LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS”

“WHAT’S YOUR FIRST NAME?”

All of the above

People often speak quite loudly (cliché: the Americans are loud) but you are advised to keep a moderate tone.

Americans are uncomfortable with silence, though conversational overlap is infrequent

People never speak loudly

All of the above

Sitting postures are often relaxed but do not prop your feet up on a chair.

Index finger waving is common though need not be emulated

The backslap is often used in friendship.

All of the above