- 84% of the population is Hindu (There are four sects of Hinduism: Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya, Smarta)
- 13% of Indians are Muslim (It is the largest Islamic nation)
- The remaining population identify themselves as Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists and Jains
- The combination of the Caste System and Hinduism creates hierarchical relationships
- Teachers are gurus, Fathers are the head of the family, Bosses are the sole source of responsibility in the company
- They are conscious of social order and status as compared to other people (friends, family, strangers, etc)
- Status, therefore, is determined by age, education, caste and profession
- Indians identify themselves with what group they’re in, rather than as an individual status. (i.e. state, family, city, religion, career path)
- Family is a priority, including extended family. Therefore, relationships create trust, mutual obligation, and structure
- Form of politeness: Never says ‘no’. Indians will offer what you want to hear, but will remain vague about time or have a lack of enthusiasm instead if they want to refuse your offer
- Indians believe that gift giving eases the transition into the next life
- 13% of Indians are Muslim (It is the largest Islamic nation)
- The remaining population identify themselves as Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists and Jains
- The combination of the Caste System and Hinduism creates hierarchical relationships
- Teachers are gurus, Fathers are the head of the family, Bosses are the sole source of responsibility in the company
- They are conscious of social order and status as compared to other people (friends, family, strangers, etc)
- Status, therefore, is determined by age, education, caste and profession
- Indians identify themselves with what group they’re in, rather than as an individual status. (i.e. state, family, city, religion, career path)
- Family is a priority, including extended family. Therefore, relationships create trust, mutual obligation, and structure
- Form of politeness: Never says ‘no’. Indians will offer what you want to hear, but will remain vague about time or have a lack of enthusiasm instead if they want to refuse your offer
- Indians believe that gift giving eases the transition into the next life