What surprises Indians expatriates who come to work in U.S.?
The amount of business done over the telephone rather than having face-to-face interactions is a surprise to many Indians on assignment in the US. The use of the telephone to leave long messages and/or to make decisions is a dramatic change in business practices. Related to this is the dash for the telephone or computer to check messages during breaks at meetings or conferences rather than spending the time building relationships. About the Author Sondra Sen, President, Sherisen International Inc. Sherisen International Inc. is a cross-cultural training company founded in 1980, to prepare managers and families for relocation and training worldwide. Its affiliate, Sherisen India, is located in Bangalore, India. The above article is excerpted from International Business Interact: India, part of a 45-country series. Sen established Sherisen India in 1993 to provide destination services and cross-cultural training for families relocating to and from India. SHERISEN INDIA provides home-find
The amount of business done over the telephone rather than having face-to-face interactions is a surprise to many Indians on assignment in the US. The use of the telephone to leave long messages and/or to make decisions is a dramatic change in business practices. Related to this is the dash for the telephone or computer to check messages during breaks at meetings or conferences rather than spending the time building relationships. About the Author Sondra Sen, President, Sherisen International Inc. Sherisen International Inc. is a cross-cultural training company founded in 1980, to prepare managers and families for relocation and training worldwide. Its affiliate, Sherisen India, is located in Bangalore, India. The above article is excerpted from International Business Interact: India, part of a 45-country series. Sen established Sherisen India in 1993 to provide destination services and cross-cultural training for families relocating to and from India. SHERISEN INDIA provides home-find
