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• Mumbaikar professionals tend to speak good English, though often with a heavy accent, imaginative grammar and liberal doses of local slang. Asking someone to repeat himself is perfectly acceptable; correcting his or her English is not. • Indians often over-promise in an effort to please: admitting a job is difficult to get done is often considered rude or weak. • Breakfast meetings are rare; the working day tends to begin around 9.30-10am. Business lunches tend to be leisurely affairs: 90 minutes is not uncommon. • Particularly when money and data are being discussed, some Indian terminology is commonly used, such as lakh (one lakh = 100,000) and crore (one crore = 10m). Doing business in India involves building relationships. Indians only deal favourably with those they know and trust - even at the expense of lucrative deals. It is vital that a good working relationship is founded with any prospective partner. This must take place on a business level, ie demonstrating strong business acumen, and at a personal level, ie relating to your partner and exhibiting the positive traits of trustworthiness and honour. 7(iv) Cultural advice The right-hand rule In India, as right across Asia, the left hand is for wiping your bottom, cleaning your feet and other unsavoury functions (you also put on and take off your shoes with your left hand), while the right hand is for eating, shaking hands, and so on. You should not eat, pass food or wipe your mouth with your left hand. This rule extends beyond food. In general, do not pass anything to anyone with your left hand, or point at anyone with it either; and Indians won't be impressed if you put it in your mouth. In general, you should accept things given to you with your right hand - though using both hands is a sign of respect. Food & drink Standards of hygiene and sanitation in India have increased over the last decade or so. Even so it is worth being cautious about what you eat and drink, avoiding street food and being aware of the potential dangers of untreated water. 28
Indian tap water is NOT safe to drink. Avoid ice in drinks, raw fruit and vegetables as they may have been washed with tap water and use bottled water when cleaning your teeth. India is a vegetarian’s paradise. Most religious Hindus, and the majority of people in the south, don't eat meat or fish. Veganism is not common, however; if you're vegan, you'll have to keep your eyes open for eggs and dairy products. Hindus do not eat beef and Muslims shun pork, so you'll only find those in a few Christian enclaves such as the beach areas of Goa, and Tibetan areas. Note that what is called "mutton" on menus is in fact goat. Wherever you eat, remember to use only your right hand, and wash your hands before you start. Try and avoid getting food on the palm of your hand by eating with the tips of your fingers. 7(v) Getting around We will organise the following for you: • Your pick up for the airport to your hotel upon your arrival to India • Your transfer from the renaissance to the Sun-n-Sand • Your trip to Film City Although some trips will be organised on an ad hoc basis; all other journeys will be your responsibility. Here’s a little information to get your started. Taxis Taxis in Mumbai are painted black and yellow and tend to be rather battered. With luck, the driver will agree to use the meter; in theory you're within your rights to call the police if he doesn't, but the usual compromise is to agree a fare for the journey before you get in. Auto-rickshaws The auto-rickshaw, that most Indian of vehicles, is the front half of a motor-scooter with a couple of seats mounted on the back. They are cheaper than taxis, better at nipping in and out of traffic, and are usually metered (again, in most places they probably won't use them and you should agree a fare before setting off). Be wary of drivers offering you a lower price in exchange for making a few stops on the way – they will want to take you to friends’ shops, where you may be pressured into buying. 29
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