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India

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South Asia ยท 1.4B ยท Hindi, English, 22 official languages

Cultural Dimensions

DirectCommunicationIndirect
DirectFeedbackIndirect
EgalitarianAuthorityHierarchical
ConsensualDecisionsTop-down
Task-basedTrustRelationship
OpenConfrontationAvoidant
FlexibleTimeLinear
PrinciplesArgumentsPractical

Key Cultural Features

  • โ—†Jugaad โ€” creative improvisation and flexible problem-solving
  • โ—†Hierarchy is deeply embedded โ€” respect for seniority is essential
  • โ—†'Yes' can mean 'I'll try' or 'I don't want to say no'
  • โ—†Relationships come first โ€” business follows personal trust
  • โ—†Flexible approach to time โ€” meetings may start late
  • โ—†Head wobble โ€” side-to-side can mean yes, no, or maybe

โœ… Business Tips

  • โ€ขBuild personal rapport before diving into business discussions
  • โ€ขRespect hierarchy โ€” address senior members first
  • โ€ขBe flexible with timelines โ€” plans often change
  • โ€ขUse indirect communication when delivering negative news
  • โ€ขTea or chai will always be offered โ€” accept graciously
  • โ€ขFestival seasons affect business schedules significantly

โŒ Things to Avoid

  • โ€ขDon't use your left hand for giving/receiving items
  • โ€ขAvoid discussing Pakistan, Kashmir, or caste directly
  • โ€ขDon't refuse food or drink offers โ€” it's seen as rude
  • โ€ขNever show the sole of your shoe to someone
  • โ€ขDon't assume India is one culture โ€” regions vary enormously

Hofstede Dimensions

77
PDI
Power Distance
48
IDV
Individualism
56
MAS
Masculinity
40
UAI
Uncertainty Avoidance
51
LTO
Long-Term Orientation
26
IVR
Indulgence

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