{"product_id":"india-by-becky-stephen-grade-a","title":"India by Becky Stephen (Grade - A)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"561\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eIndia: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBecky Stephen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a practical and insightful cultural guide designed to help visitors understand the customs, traditions, and social etiquette of \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. First published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e2010\u003c\/strong\u003e and substantially updated in later editions, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e2021 fourth edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is part of the internationally acclaimed \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eCulture Smart!\u003c\/strong\u003e series. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eRather than focusing on tourist attractions, the book explains \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"658\"\u003ehow India works as a society\u003c\/strong\u003e. Becky Stephen explores family life, hospitality, religion, festivals, communication styles, social hierarchy, business etiquette, dining customs, dress codes, and the importance of regional diversity. She emphasizes that India is not a single homogeneous culture but a nation of numerous languages, traditions, and communities, each with its own customs and history. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eDrawing on her years of living and working in India, the author offers practical advice for avoiding cultural misunderstandings and building meaningful relationships. The guide discusses topics such as greetings, gift-giving, negotiating, workplace expectations, public behavior, and the influence of religion and history on everyday life. Written in a friendly and engaging style, it helps both tourists and business travelers navigate India's cultural complexities with confidence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eUnlike a traditional travel guide filled with itineraries and sightseeing recommendations, \u003cem data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eIndia: Culture Smart!\u003c\/em\u003e is about understanding the people behind the places. It serves as an excellent companion for anyone planning to visit India or wishing to gain a deeper appreciation of its society and cultural values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49994435428592,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/71AX_ZeBBKL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783578353","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/india-by-becky-stephen-grade-a","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}