This India Power Point highlights these facts and much more including: 20 Points on General Information, 21 Points on Family Life, 10 Points on Food, 9 Points on Food Etiquette, 7 Points on Social Etiquette, 16 Points on Business Etiquette, and 14 Points on Trivia.

1. India

2. Family Life (5 of 8)
 Indian society is highly stratified
on the basis of religion, caste and
income
 Gender disparities vary from
region to region
– Northern India is more patriarchal than
Southern India
– Women in Southern India have higher
literacy levels
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3. Social Etiquette (2 of 3)
 A handshake is the general
greeting
 “Namaste” is a more reserved
greeting: shoulders slightly bowed
and hands folded like in prayer
 Physical contact between a man
and a woman in public is
inappropriate and frowned upon
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4. Business Etiquette (3 of 3)
 Indians are non-confrontational
– Decisions are a slow process, reached
by the person with the most authority
– Do not lose your temper- you lose face
and prove you are unworthy of respect
and trust
– Most Indians expect concessions in
both price and terms, and this can
work both ways
– Do not disagree publicly with members
of your negotiating team
– Successful negotiations are often
followed by a meal together
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5. Trivia (1 of 4)
 India has the largest number of
Post Offices in the world
– The largest employer in India is the
Indian Railways, employing over a
million people
 Martial Arts were first created in
India, and later spread to Asia by
Buddhist missionaries
– Yoga has its origins in India and has
existed for over 5,000 years
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32 slides include: 20 Points on General
Information, 21 Points on Family Life,
10 Points on Food, 9 Points on Food
Etiquette, 7 Points on Social Etiquette,
16 Points on Business Etiquette, and
14 Points on Trivia.
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7. Download “India” PowerPoint
presentation at
ReadySetPresent.com
32 slides include: 20 Points on General
Information, 21 Points on Family Life,
10 Points on Food, 9 Points on Food
Etiquette, 7 Points on Social Etiquette,
16 Points on Business Etiquette, and
14 Points on Trivia.
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