India A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette |
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| Author:
| Kolanad, Gitanjali |
| Series title: | CultureShock! Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7614-5484-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Marshall Cavendish Corporation
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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CultureShock! Indiahelps you understand this country that has more than 4,000 separate communities and where over 300 different languages are spoken. Learn to manoeuvre through the structure and varieties of Indian society, and appreciate the traditions and values that bind the people together despite their differences. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice to avoid cultural misunderstandings as well as tips to facilitate your move to the country,...
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CultureShock! Indiahelps you understand this country that has more than 4,000 separate communities and where over 300 different languages are spoken. Learn to manoeuvre through the structure and varieties of Indian society, and appreciate the traditions and values that bind the people together despite their differences. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice to avoid cultural misunderstandings as well as tips to facilitate your move to the country, including information on how to find a suitable home, how to get around, what schools and facilities are available for your family and what to expect from the work environment. Complete with delightful chapters on food, entertaining, leisure activities and festivals.