Culture Shock! India A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

CultureShock! India helps you understand this country that has more than four thousand separate communities and where over three hundred 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, CultureShock! India will give you a good feel of the local life and activities of the Indian people and help you enjoy your stay in the land that is home to the Taj Mahal. Book jacket.