Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: The Essential Cultural Guide—From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

As a foreigner, you are expected to be on time. Although punctuality is not a traditional virtue in India, many Indian businesspeople are prompt.

Remember that Indians are always conscious of social hierarchies. While higher-ranking people may keep lower-ranked ones waiting, the reverse is not true. As a foreign supplicant, you may be in the subordinate position.