TY - BOOK AU - Stephen, Becky, TI - India T2 - Culture smart! : the essential guide to customs & culture SN - 9781857338409 AV - DS421 .G82 2016 U1 - 954.053 PY - 2016/// CY - London PB - Kuperard KW - Etiquette KW - India KW - India KW - Social life and custom KW - 21st century KW - Civilization KW - Guidebooks KW - fast KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 165) and index; Land and people -- Values and attitudes -- Customs and traditions -- Making friends -- Private and family life -- Time out -- Travel, health, and safety -- Business briefing -- Communicating N2 - This completely new and up-to-date volume by American author Becky Stephens is unrivalled. It highlights the many subtle and not so subtle changes that are taking place in Indian society, describes and explains those areas of life where traditional attitudes and practices continue to prevail, and offers original insights, practical tips, and vital human information to guide you through the pitfalls and delights of this complex, vibrant, and increasingly important country ER -