A comprehensive ready-reckoner to the customs and etiquette of the world's largest democracy of over one billion people.The Simple Guides ensure that you will not arrive in your host country ignorant of common courtesies, basic manners and culturally-sensitive taboos.Contents: Land & People (including history and people); India's Religions (including Hinduism, the Castes, Islam , Sikkhism and Buddhism); Customs & Ritual (including important festivals); The Home (including social relations, greetings, presents and taboo subjects); City Life (including everyday life, Indian dancing and Indian cinema); Food & Drink; Business; Travelling in India; The Language; Facts about India; Index
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Slim volume provides a good overview...,
By Arleen (Fayetteville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Customs & Etiquette of India (Customs & Etiquette Pocket Guides) (Paperback)
... but does not contain enough detail to be truly useful to someone getting ready to travel to India. About half the book is taken up with geography and history information that is readily available in other sources. Cultural awareness tips are scattered throughout, but I wouldn't feel comfortable heading to the subcontinent armed only with the hints contained here. This book is probably best suited for armchair travelers.
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This review is from: Customs & Etiquette of India (Customs & Etiquette Pocket Guides) (Paperback)
This book left me more confused than when I started. It makes very broad statements about things that may or may not be offensive without taking region or class into account. The book was good for one thing though- I ended up giving it to a friend from Delhi who thought it was good for a laugh.
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