India Khulood Mubarak H 00224767 Mona Mohamed H

India Khulood Mubarak H 00224767 Mona Mohamed H 00269866 Muna Ahmed H 00228618 Saadeya Ahmed H 00224582

Outline General Information about the country Classification of the culture Customs Body language A proverb from this country An object typical of the culture Famous building in that country

General Information Geography New Delhi (13 million people) Seventh largest country in the world Most populous country after China (one billion) Agricultural country Languages: Hindi (the official language) Religion: Hinduism (80%) and the Muslim religion (10%) President: Pranab Mukherjee

High Context Culture ► Gender roles clearly defined Women never eat before men, except they be the children or inferiors. ► Elders/authoritative people in control Older people are treated with great respect in India. When greeting an elder, some Indians may touch their feet as a sign of respect. ► Team work preferred People typically define themselves by the groups to which they belong rather than by their status as individuals. ► Expertise valued In schools, teachers are called gurus and are viewed as the source of all knowledge. ► sense of respect and honor This is a hierarchical culture, so greet the eldest or most senior person Comes first.

Business Meeting Etiquette Best time for a meeting. Arrive at meetings on time. Meetings will start with a great deal of getting-toknow-you talk.

Business Card Exchanged after the initial handshake and greeting. If you have a university degree or any honor, put it on your business card. Right hand to give and receive business cards.

Greetings When leaving a group, each person must be bid farewell individually. Shaking hands is common. Men may shake hands with other men and women may shake hands with other women.

Business Dress Code Men should wear dark colored conservative business suits. Women should dress conservatively in suits or dresses. The weather often determines clothing. In the hotter parts of the country.

Gift Giving Etiquette It is not necessary to bring a gift. In happy day don't give (frangipani or white flowers). Use the lucky colors. Hindus should not be given gifts made of leather. Muslims should not be given gifts made of pigskin or alcoholic products. Gifts are not opened when received.

Body language considered offensive Females need to avoid eye contact and don’t initiate conversations in public. Men don’t shake hands or touch women in public unless westernized. Hindu’s and Muslims believe passing things with your left hand is unclean.

Indian proverb வ ள ததத லல ம ம னன வத லல ம ப லலல / ப னனலல (Tamil) Transliteration: Veluthathellam Paal alla. All the things that are white are not milk. English Equivalent: All that glitters is not gold.

Sindoor Tradition Red or orange-red colored cosmetic powder. Worn by married women Parting of women’s hair. The red Sindoor was made at home from turmeric and alum.

Famous building

Taj Mahal Mean Taj Mahal means crown palace. It was the grave of Mumtaz the lower Mahal at. Mahal the lowerat chamber, the grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later chamber and the grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later.

Information Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. The king Shah jahan built Taj Mahal and he was a Muslim. Construction of the Taj 22 years (1632 -1653) Cost 40 million rupees located in Agra, India

Taj Mahal of India “The Epitome of love” When the Empress (Mumtaz Mahal) the Emperor's wife (Shah Jahan) was dying, she requested her husband to Achieves her after her death two wishes: one is to not marry another woman in order to prevent conflicts between his children to inherit the throne, and the other is to build on top of her grave a huge building.

The Red Fort dates back to the 10 th century. Started in 1565, it took eight years to build. The king Shah Jahan built the Red Fort. It was to become known as Akbar the Great. started as a simple mud and brick fortress on the banks of the River Yamuna. It was one of the largest fortified residences of the Mughal Empire, with over 500 buildings.

Famous desserts Jlab Jumbo: one of the famous Indian sweet that they give it on Eid Fitr and Aladha.

Famous desserts Ras Malai: much is known and which is one of the most delicious cups desserts.

Famous desserts Lado: usually they offers Lado in weddings and religious events.

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