And now, Indian etiquette classes in London
July 23rd, 2008 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Kissing Indian women goodbye is out for young British businessmen and professionals flying out to India to explore new job opportunities. And visitors should be mindful of something that every Indian knows - their hosts are terrible at timekeeping.
These pointers to how to go about your business in India are part of etiquette classes being offered by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) - the British government’s lead organisation supporting the promotion of bilateral trade, business and investment.
The classes, dubbed “cultural briefings”, are part of an Insight India series and are being held in London as part of the UKIBC’s efforts to foster greater and better understanding of Indian practices among young British professionals and business people.
“Helping business succeed in India is our priority and integral to doing business in India is an understanding of its religions, politics and etiquette,” said UKIBC CEO Sharon Bamford.
According to Bamford, India is witnessing a “wholesale migration of intellectual capital” from Britain, with Indian companies recruiting Britons at all levels from new graduate to senior management.
According to the British Council, there are already over 32,000 Britons who live in India and the number is growing steadily.
The etiquette lessons, taught by well-known culture experts, are aimed at giving Britons an understanding of the different values and attitudes as well as addressing stereotypes and generalisations.
The following are some key lessons from the UKIBC’s “Indian business etiquette”:
- UKIBC appoints new chief executive - Jul 29, 2010
- Gauri Advani of Eversheds joins UKIBC board - Jul 29, 2009
- UKIBC in talks with Indian corporates to train staff - Sep 12, 2011
- Initiative to strengthen investment between India, Britain - Apr 02, 2012
- Targeting Chinese tourists, Britons learn Mandarin - Sep 12, 2011
- Allow more Indians to work in Britain: President - Oct 29, 2009
- UK firms turning to India for cost-effective solutions - Sep 08, 2008
- Lord Mandelson asks UK business fraternity to look at India''s rising stars - Jan 22, 2009
- History of Indian presence in Britain showcased - Nov 25, 2011
- Gadkari questioned on British aid to India - Jul 21, 2011
- India-Britain meet on emerging joint business trends - Sep 01, 2008
- British students learn about emerging economies in India - Aug 23, 2010
- A memorable homecoming to roots for Indian PIOs - Oct 09, 2011
- Drama, business and laughter on book shelf (IANS BOOKS THIS WEEK) - Feb 25, 2012
- Selja opens Britain-aided museum staff training programme - Jan 09, 2012
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