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New Delhi
Business Tips
New Delhi Dress Code
On the social front Indians on the whole are not formal
people, so don't be too concerned about appearance.
Business dress is the same as most other places in the
world consisting of suits and ties. Indian custom
encourages modesty in clothing especially for women, cover
legs and arms where ever possible. Both men and women
should always remember to remove shoes when entering
temples or mosques.
Greeting Someone in New Delhi
The Indian Hindu greeting is to put your hands together as
if in prayer and tilt the head forward. Indian women will
generally prefer not to shake hands, for men this practice
tends to be more acceptable although on the whole
handshaking is not as common as in the west. It is common
within business circles for business cards to be
exchanged. It is important not to use the left hand for
eating as it is considered unclean. Public displays of
affection e.g. kissing, hugging, and holding hands are
most frowned upon. If you are invited to a Hindu house, do
not enter the kitchen, as it may cause offence.
New Delhi Business Hours and
Banking
Office hours in India are Monday to Friday, 09:30 to
17:00, with an hour break for lunch. Most New Delhi
businesses will also be open on Saturday mornings 09:30 to
13:00. Banks are unlikely to open Saturdays but will be
open during the weekly business hours.
New Delhi Smoking
Visitors to India should remember that Sikhs and Parsees
do not smoke and so, smoking should be restricted to
non-public areas.
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