Time Perception
The Indian culture perceives time in a polychronic manner. Time is elastic and meeting times are flexible in India. In a polychronic culture like India, time is generally not considered as the objective guideline for planning and scheduling one's business activities. Rather, for most Indians, the plans and schedules involve many things happening simultaneously with the participation of many people, this is why it is common for business meetings to be cancelled or changed at the last minute. Additionally, business people within this culture work towards establishing trust with their contacts. This is why making a deal within a polychronic culture requires a great deal of personal interaction and many visits, Indians value personal contact. It is important to keep in mind that even though Indians tend to show up late for meetings, they will expect you to be punctual. Indians appreciate punctuality and commitment.
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Link(s):
http://www.slideshare.net/jaaaspal/know-more-about-indian-business-culture-presentation
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Business-Meetings-in-India.html