Customs & Etiquette Of India (Simple Guides Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

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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; Traveling in India; The Language; Facts about India; Index --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Bravo Ltd; 3rd edition (December 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857333918
• ISBN-13: 978-1857333916
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,314,990 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Slim volume provides a good overview..., July 20, 2007

By	Arleen (Fayetteville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

... 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.

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Book, April 1, 2009

By	Julz - See all my reviews

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.