It is an offense to ask an Indian about the type of work his/her father does.

It is normal for Indians to ask you questions about your family when meeting you for the first time.

Income is considered a very personal topic and is not discussed with others.

Rather than directly declining an invitation, Indians consider it more polite to give noncommittal responses such as “I’ll try” rather than saying, “No, I can’t.”

It is perfectly acceptable to comment on a baby’s weight, saying, “He looks like he has lost weight."

It is an insult to comment on someone’s weight loss or weight gain.