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• Indians are generally quiet when they eat, discussing amongst themselves before the
food is served or after it is eaten.

• Indians do not put their feet on top of a chair or a bed, and would only put books or
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the same gender may walk hand-in-hand or arm-and-arm.

• Questions about a person’s caste or if life was better under the British are
considered impolite.
• Your attire is a key part of your non-verbal presentation. Your clothing should show a
respect for local tradition. This means you should dress in a relatively modest style.
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Photography Etiquette in India

Indians are generally open to having their photo taken, but there are some groups that view
it as intrusive or exploitative, and some times when it is seen as inappropriate. Generally you
should avoid photos of slums, beggars, lepers, holy wanders, or cremations/funerals. Some
religious buildings will request that you do not take photos inside. In some places, you will
need to pay a small fee to be allowed to use your camera or camcorder.

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you hire either a taxi or an auto-rickshaw (at a nominal fee) for short-distance transport. In
some destinations (as you will soon see), you would be wise to utilize a transport service just
to cross the street.

Cuisine in India

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of meats, seafood, vegetables, and spices that are available, but some of the typical spices
include cardamom, cumin, cloves, turmeric, coriander, ginger and mustard seeds. Many
popular dishes are composed of a type of curry or a thick sauce and are served with chicken,
lamb, beef, seafood, vegetables, or paneer (similar to a cottage cheese). The curries and sauces
usually start with onions, ginger, garlic, and spices, and then may have either a spinach,
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yogurt, and various types of chutney. Don’t forget to try some naan in North India, a buttery
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Other dishes to try include:

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