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.