Similarities Between American Culture And Indian Culture

There are many different aspects between American and Indian culture, religion, and economy. While some distinctions jump right out in front of you, others are really hard to notice. If you were to take one look at India, it may not be too appealing to the eye. You would notice the stray dogs roaming right and left, loud, chaotic traffic swerving you in the jam packed streets, everything covered in trash, the aroma of spicy foods, and no toilet paper in public places. Likewise, in America, cars drive civil, safe, and for the most part quite. Dogs either have homes or stay in shelters; food smells greasy, not spicy, and all toilets are always stocked with toilet paper. Now that may sound quite intimidating, but, if you can just plug your ears, hold you nose and pray that you won’t have to pee, you will soon notice the wonders and beauties hidden underneath the visible garbage and see why yet so many people live, and fall in love with India. …show more content…
Whether it's a ceremony that is under way, or a naked holy man is walking down the street, it compares greatly to the religious subtlety which takes place here in America. Another is the economy, while the United States is subject to poverty in areas it is minuscule contrasted to the amount in India. India is portrayed as a country with a serious lack of benefits, which most Americans take for granted. For example, people have to wash their clothes in the Gange River, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. You can see that very same brightly colored clothing being worn on women in a very discreet manner, without showing off their legs or shoulders like Americans do, and even wearing turbans to cover up their heads. Modesty is a big key to the Hinduism, Buddhism religion which is most of India's