https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1 Iceberg of the culture - INDIAN CULTURE en-us 2016-10-19 20:28:32 UTC 2025-09-24 22:52:12 UTC hello@padlet.com sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131926679 2016-10-19 20:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131926679 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131926761 2016-10-19 20:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131926761 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131927314 India has 29 states and 7 union territories. It is famous for it's spices, and has variety of foods, which changes  from states to states. Hot and spicy and sweets, ALL PROVIDED THERE ;)]]> 2016-10-19 20:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131927314 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131928280 more than 1600 languages are  spoken in Indian. Hindi is a national language, but every state has it's own language. Some official languages are Hindi, English, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali etc.  ]]> 2016-10-19 20:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131928280 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131929683 No limits of dresses in India. From many traditional dresses to western dresses]]> 2016-10-19 21:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131929683 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131930991 Every state has it's own traditional dance. Like Punjab has Bhangra, Gujrat has dandhia and many more.]]> 2016-10-19 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131930991 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131933613 India is famous for festivals as well. It celebrates all kind of religious events or festive since India is multi-cult country. Even In western world, Indian festival HOLI is celebrated.]]> 2016-10-19 21:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131933613 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131934557 2016-10-19 21:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131934557 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131934954 In India, it is considered to be respectful and mannered, if younger ones greet their elders by touching their feet, and additionally, there is special word for "YOU" - the respectful version of you. when talking to elders or parents, younger ones are taught to use that word in order to show respect]]> 2016-10-19 21:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131934954 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131935717 When it comes to table manners, all family members have dinner together, but head of the family is served the food first, and then rest of the family members. Ladies of the house can only eat when men are done eating, it is considered to be showing a loyalty and respect towards their partners]]> 2016-10-19 21:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/131935717 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132084973 It is a rule, which has to be followed by everyone. We remove shoes before entering a shoes. The reason behind that is that it is considered to be unclean entering with shoes, because on streets, our shoes may come in contact with germs, so to avoid it entering the house, the shoes are removed]]> 2016-10-20 14:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132084973 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132088596 While talking to elders, the younger are not allowed to make eye contact with them, as it is taught to be rude looking into eyes directly. It is taught to listen to them carefully while elders are talking. No argumentation is allowed.]]> 2016-10-20 14:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132088596 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132090016 Every Morning starts with worshiping a God. Nothing has to be done, before praying. No one leaves home without praying to God. ]]> 2016-10-20 14:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132090016 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132091402 2016-10-20 14:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132091402 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132091811 If something goes wrong in the life, the Karma is blamed for that. More precisely, It is believed that something bad or sin has been done by the person in his/her  past life, so that's why he/she is suffering in the present life]]> 2016-10-20 14:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132091811 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132093955 It speaks a lot. Indians are known for their facial expressions. It is believed, if they are nodding their necks side ways ( left to right), it means "YES, and if nodding up to down that means "NO"]]> 2016-10-20 14:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132093955 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132096365 When it comes to major decisions even though individual decisions, It is expected to discussed with the entire family and head of the family will make the decision, because it is said that head of the family is experienced and knows a lot about the world in itself. After the decision is taken, everyone has to follow him/her]]> 2016-10-20 14:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132096365 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132097838 Relationship of friends, especially within boys, are more likely brothers. It is expected from them to stand for each other. One common thing is when it comes to billing in the restaurant, it is assumed the bill to be paid by only one friend, not separately in order to show the love and unity  ]]> 2016-10-20 14:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132097838 sukhjant_padda100 https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132101031 Boys- they are given the priority in all the fields such as Education or Games. The reason, because they are expected to pass on their names and property to the next generation.
Girls-  they are believed not to be part of the family, as one day, they will marry someone and extend his family, so no property is given to her and neither motivated for education and games]]> 2016-10-20 15:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sukhjant_padda100/assignment1_1/wish/132101031