Timothy Sims, Executive Administrative Assistant

Learned about the culture and some of the local values from the people of India. City was preparing for a large street fair that promoted unity and prosperity.

Meeting with Harvinder Singh, of Construction Contractor of Gridtech Constructions PVT. LTD at March 6, 10am. Discussed the renovation cost of expansion to the area verses the cost to build a new location. We also discussed a few specs of how Chic-fil-a believe in exceeding in the necessary building codes. Meeting with Karan S. Thukal of the Law Office of Karan S. Thukal Advocate & Solicitor at March 6, 2 pm. We discuss the legal requirements that come with opening a business in India. We lightly touch based of some of the bureaucracy that we will need to get through and a hard timeline to complete these action. We discussed the our real in a local charity called Child Survival India its role in the community and how we may help their cause.

The Pavilion - The food consisted of Chinese and Indian with a concentration of desserts of continental choices. Gulati - This is a Indian base food establishment, spice rich food. The ambient was a low lite casual dining experience. Tadka - This is what most Americans in urban settings encounter in the Chinese food market. With food items of Chinese, Indian and Italian base on the menu. Al-Bake - This is a Chinese, Indian and Lebanese food base market. Food item where served generally fast and hot. The Pavilion Gulati Tadka Al-Bake

Foots that would serve our future customers better. Spicy Chicken Patty Vegetarian Patty Curry Base Patty

Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswat festival.

Society & Culture  All relationships involve hierarchies the roles of everyone in society is clear and widely observe.  Responsibility lies on the boss who is looked at for the maintaining the business, that is a part of India hierarchy structure.  The structure in India culture is based where you are on the social scale. It depends on which state you are from, religion, career, and family that you are a part of.  Indians do not like to use the word “No” instead they try to find other means to accommodate you.  They often give non-verbal clues to say that they are not happy with a request or question as oppose to a negative answer.  Apologize immediately if your feet or shoes touch another person.

 Religion, education and social class all influence greetings in India.  When meeting a group of individuals greet the oldest person first, and when leaving a group bid a farewell to each person.  Men shake hands with each other as do women but do not shake hands with a women unless she offers.  Gifts are not opened when received and yellow or white flowers are associated with funerals or death.  Lamb, chicken, and fish are the most commonly served main courses for non-vegetarian meals as they avoid the meat restrictions of the religious groups.  When dining wait to be told where to sit, most of the food is eaten with ones hands.

 Indians prefer to do business with someone they know and trust. A third party is recommended to introduce you to someone that you would be doing business with.  It is idea to plan meeting at least one month in advance and keep a loose schedule because meeting are often moved back or up.  Indians are non-confrontational which sometimes make a lengthy decision making process.  Men should dress in dark attire and women in dresses for meetings both conservative.  One should address a person by their title or last name unless invited to use first name.  Use the right hand when shaking hand and exchanging business cards they should not be translated.  It is considered rude to plunge into business discussions immediately. Ask about your counterpart’s family, interests, hobbies, etc. before beginning business discussions.  You may be offered a beverage, do not refuse it may be refilled if you empty your container.

Timothy Sims, Executive Administrative Assistant