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# India - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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Review: A Helpful Read for First-Time Travelers to India - I'm not usually one for writing reviews, but this book was such a great help for our family trip to India that I felt compelled to share our experience. My cousin was traveling outside the U.S for the first time, and India was our destination. Naturally, we were both a bit anxious about what to expect. This book was the perfect find for us. What I really appreciated was how simple and straightforward it was. We read it on our flight over, and it was such an easy read, not at all like some of those heavy travel guides that can be a slog to get through. It was almost like having a conversation with a well-traveled friend. One piece of advice I'd like to add is to consider reading this book a few weeks in advance of your trip. Not only will it give you a taste of what to expect, but it will also inspire some ideas for your own preparations. For instance, after reading about the vibrant street markets, we decided to leave some extra space in our luggage for souvenirs. And the book's advice on local customs helped us pack the right kind of clothing for the places we were planning to visit. Having that time to reflect on what we read and to incorporate it into our plans made a significant difference. So, don't just save it for the plane ride - dive into this book ahead of time and let it guide your pre-trip preparations. When we landed in Mumbai, the book's descriptions and advice came to life all around us. It was almost uncanny how many times we would say, "Oh, the book mentioned this!" It really helped us understand what was happening around us and eased our first-time traveler jitters. What made this book stand out wasn't just the practical advice, but the thoughtful insights into the local culture. It didn't just tell us what to see and do, but how to respect and understand the customs and traditions we were seeing. It was these insights that really enriched our trip and made us feel more connected to the places we visited. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to India, especially if it's your first time. It's like having a knowledgeable friend in your pocket, ready to help you navigate and appreciate this incredible country.
Review: Handy, small, informative book for first time traveler to India. - Packs a lot if information in a small book. Political, historical, and cultural insights. Oriented toward the business traveler but works for everyone.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #118,709 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in General India Travel Guides #22 in Business Image & Etiquette #32 in India History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (156) |
| Dimensions  | 4.25 x 0.6 x 6.75 inches |
| Edition  | Fourth edition |
| ISBN-10  | 178702900X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1787029002 |
| Item Weight  | 7.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 200 pages |
| Publication date  | March 4, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Kuperard |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Helpful Read for First-Time Travelers to India
*by D***D on May 15, 2023*

I'm not usually one for writing reviews, but this book was such a great help for our family trip to India that I felt compelled to share our experience. My cousin was traveling outside the U.S for the first time, and India was our destination. Naturally, we were both a bit anxious about what to expect. This book was the perfect find for us. What I really appreciated was how simple and straightforward it was. We read it on our flight over, and it was such an easy read, not at all like some of those heavy travel guides that can be a slog to get through. It was almost like having a conversation with a well-traveled friend. One piece of advice I'd like to add is to consider reading this book a few weeks in advance of your trip. Not only will it give you a taste of what to expect, but it will also inspire some ideas for your own preparations. For instance, after reading about the vibrant street markets, we decided to leave some extra space in our luggage for souvenirs. And the book's advice on local customs helped us pack the right kind of clothing for the places we were planning to visit. Having that time to reflect on what we read and to incorporate it into our plans made a significant difference. So, don't just save it for the plane ride - dive into this book ahead of time and let it guide your pre-trip preparations. When we landed in Mumbai, the book's descriptions and advice came to life all around us. It was almost uncanny how many times we would say, "Oh, the book mentioned this!" It really helped us understand what was happening around us and eased our first-time traveler jitters. What made this book stand out wasn't just the practical advice, but the thoughtful insights into the local culture. It didn't just tell us what to see and do, but how to respect and understand the customs and traditions we were seeing. It was these insights that really enriched our trip and made us feel more connected to the places we visited. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to India, especially if it's your first time. It's like having a knowledgeable friend in your pocket, ready to help you navigate and appreciate this incredible country.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy, small, informative book for first time traveler to India.
*by A***R on November 8, 2025*

Packs a lot if information in a small book. Political, historical, and cultural insights. Oriented toward the business traveler but works for everyone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great cultural guide book
*by L***E on June 12, 2025*

This is beyond a travel guide. It encompasses history and culture, enhancing the visitor's experience.

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- India - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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