India is a diverse country when it comes to religion. Some of the multiple religions that hold a larger number of followers are Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism; these four all became popular at the same time in India’s history. There are also multiple religions that are practiced within tribes and have managed to survive the major religious influence. Because of the amount and diversity of religions within India it makes it a very special melting pot (Religion, 2011 para. 1). The percentage of Hindu’s in India is staggering; this faith has about 80.5 percent of the population following it in 27 states across India. There is about 13.4 percent are Muslims or follow Islamic faith. Five states within India hold the largest population of
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Common greetings in India include placing the palms together in front of their chest and giving a slight bow of the head. American employees would not know how to react to this type of greeting. To receive this greeting and not return it it could be taken offensively by the Indian employee. Also men will shake hands with other men, but they never shake hands with a woman, and women should never initiate a handshake. To have a woman initiate a handshake would be offensive in their culture (Dr. Baldwin, n.d.). Special care needs to be taken in situations of greeting, whether it is a male or a female, understanding what is normal for both and what is offensive would help both groups. Many Indians do not like to say the word ‘no’ or even imply it. They will most times offer a response that they think you want to hear or will be vague deliberately. American’s would see this interaction as being dishonest or untrustworthy. With Asian Indians you have to learn to read body language, excitement or a reluctance to commit (India Guide, n.d.). This can be hard for an American employee to get used to or
Common greetings in India include placing the palms together in front of their chest and giving a slight bow of the head. American employees would not know how to react to this type of greeting. To receive this greeting and not return it it could be taken offensively by the Indian employee. Also men will shake hands with other men, but they never shake hands with a woman, and women should never initiate a handshake. To have a woman initiate a handshake would be offensive in their culture (Dr. Baldwin, n.d.). Special care needs to be taken in situations of greeting, whether it is a male or a female, understanding what is normal for both and what is offensive would help both groups. Many Indians do not like to say the word ‘no’ or even imply it. They will most times offer a response that they think you want to hear or will be vague deliberately. American’s would see this interaction as being dishonest or untrustworthy. With Asian Indians you have to learn to read body language, excitement or a reluctance to commit (India Guide, n.d.). This can be hard for an American employee to get used to or