Exercise 1: Customs & Misconceptions by Jill Sheldekar

Question 1:

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Are there any behaviours or customs which are very normal or common in your country which are unique? Something others might not know or something which is different?

Question 2:

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What are some the common misconceptions or judgements that people sometimes make when working across different geographies?

Q1-Always everyone is in hurry.

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Q1 - Eating with the right hand, Guests are treated like gods.

Q2-Treat guest as god (Atithi Devo Bhava)

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Q2 - Assuming everyone understands English the same way (language fluency, accents and local expressions)

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Q2 - People will assume the things without seeking clarity

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Prabhu, Nayan & nethira.

Q1. punctual / On time -

Eating with hands.

Multiculture

Multiple task oriented.

Q2 - Head Nods

Work life balance

Q1 Group Salmon, Prashant Ravinder

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Touching feet in India, must have Halal food in event or occasion (MY, IDR)

Q2 - Salmon, Prashant & Ravinder

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for SEA if you are Direct = rude , to decode body language each culture is different

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Supriya and Vanashree: Question 1: 1. Respecting hierarchy - In India we generally we wait for our managers direction before taking any decision- Even small decisions we take with mangers alignment.

2. In India generally it is considered common to stay connected or available after office hours.

3. Asking personal questions or start communication with strangers with personal questions is considered very common in India.

Question 2: what are some common misconceptions-

1.Judging silence as lack of interest or confidence.

2. communication style is suitable for all the people in the group.

3. Frequent follow up and sending reminders might be considered as Rude whereas in India it is considered common