Secret: why a moustache is good for business in India
I thought a clean shave signalized trust, and hence was good for business. I was wrong
A noteworthy high percentage of Indian men has a more or less...
Do’s and don’ts on business travel to India
Handshake when meeting people? Should I discuss religion and politics? How should I dress? What to do if I am invited home to someone? Should I offer...
Do you actually speak English?
If the conversation with someone is leading absolutely nowhere, it's tempting to pop the question "do you actually speak english?". Let's look at some of the answers...
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My India business rule #3: Don’t take YES for an answer
The sweet taste of a YES doesn't last for long if the actual answer should have been NO. So, take some time to determine how much "yes"...
My India business rule #2: Just assume that “what you see is NOT what...
My experience is that in India hardly anything is as it looks. Nothing is as good as it seems. Nothing is as bad as it seems.
What looks...
The simple formula to India success
Are you eager to introduce your products or services to the billion people market India? Let me introduce you to criteria number one for India success.
You just...
My India-business-rule #1: Always expect the unexpected
It doesn't get more unexpected on a business trip than this: finding yourself on stage on a cultural extravaganza in India - DANCING. What on earth happened?...
5 things you should do on your business trip to India – for free.
I know you are on business, but please take some time off your schedule to feel and smell India. I guarantee return on investment. Can you do...
Never expect a “NO” in India
When in India, you can't avoid getting into a situation where you think “why didn’t he just answer; no?” or “why didn’t she just tell me it...
Hinduism made really simple
Read on for 4 minutes, and I will give you a crash-course on Hinduism. The religion of almost one billion people in India.
Written by: Trond Skundberg (C)2013
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