All About Indian Culture and Customs

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"Chai" is a type of tea with spices and perhaps some added sugar.
"Clothes" are items of clothing.
"Conversation" is an exchange of ideas and information between two or more people.
"Custom" refers to a practice or tradition followed by a particular group or culture.
A "dish" is a food preparation or recipe served as a course.
"Greet" means to say hello or welcome someone.
Relating to India, "Indian" can refer to people, culture, language, food, etc.
"Polite" refers to behaving in a courteous and considerate manner.
A "sari" is a long, unstitched garment worn by women in India.
"Shall" is used to express a suggestion or offer.

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An "accent" is a distinctive way of pronouncing words, often associated with a particular region or social group.
"Curry" is a dish made with spices and often served with rice or bread.
"Elephant" is a large, gray mammal with a trunk.
"Guru" is a spiritual teacher or leader.
"Reflexive pronouns" (herself, himself, itself, ourselves, themselves, yourself) are used to refer back to the subject of the sentence.
"Incredible" means amazing or unbelievable.
"India" is a country in South Asia.
"Mountain" is a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.
"Pyjamas" are a loose-fitting set of clothing worn for sleeping.
"Shampoo" is a liquid cleansing agent used for washing hair.
"South" refers to the direction opposite to north.

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"Typical" means representative of a particular type or group.
"Appropriately" means in a way that is suitable or proper for the situation.
"Avoid" means to stay away from or prevent something from happening.
A "backpacker" is a person who travels with a backpack, often on a budget.
"Behave" means to act or conduct oneself in a particular way.
A "bottle" is a container used for storing liquids.
"Colourful" means having many different colors.
"Common" means happening frequently or widely.
"Dress" refers to a piece of clothing usually worn by women, covering the upper part of the body and extending to the waist.
"Everyday" means happening or used on a daily basis.
"Figure of eight" is a shape with two circles that intersect each other.
"Huge" means very large in size.
"Impolite" means being rude or disrespectful.
"Interaction" describes an exchange of communication or influence between individuals or entities.
"Internet access" refers to the ability to connect to the internet.
"Noisy" means making a lot of sound.
A "passport" is a document issued to citizens of a country for official travel.
"Respect" means admiration or consideration for someone or something.
"Shake hands" is a customary gesture of greeting, usually performed by two people.
A "shirt" is an item of clothing that covers the upper part of the body, usually worn by men.
A "sight" is a place of interest or something worth seeing.
"Social" refers to relating to society or its members.
"Spice" is a substance added to food for flavor, aroma, and appearance.
"Tea" is a beverage made from the leaves of a plant.
"Thumb" is the short, thick finger on the hand, set apart from the other fingers.