Business Etiquette in India

I am sure you have worked with, done business with or perhaps you are going to do business with Indian people. Working cross-culturally often encourages us to know more and find out more about that culture in order to build a successful business relationship. However, we wanted to hear it straight from someone who is from India and has worked in an International setting. Someone who could provide some real insights when doing business with Indians and the general etiquette.

Listen to the short interview below to find out more.

Now see if you can answer the quick quiz questions about the interview you heard.

1.

Respect for authority and hierarchy starts at home with elders.

 
 

2.

We don’t usually enjoy having lunches and breaks with colleagues.

 
 

3.

Indians generally have a less strict view of time.

 
 

4.

Most businesses in India have a top-down management structure.

 
 

5.

Using first names with seniors in the workplace is common practice.

 
 

6.

Indians find it easy to say no to seniors and managers.

 
 

7.

Religion, caste and politics are unacceptable topics in small talk.

 
 

8.

Indians enjoy discussing business topics in small talk.

 
 

9.

Indians believe that good rapport prevents disagreement at work.

 
 

10.

If you want positive answers, a good strategy is ask the same question several times.

 
 

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