Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Business trip to Bangalore - A must

With globalization there is increasing importance on the etiquettes and nuances of international business. Bangalore has companies from across the globe and most people have worked in organizations based in several countries. They carry with them experience of varied work cultures and organizations. In addition work cultures in India are often the result of parent company work culture and Indian influence. An American business woman can immensely benefit from such exposure and acquire knowledge on a work culture that has evolved from the parent but is an amalgamation of the parent and the location.

Being the software capital of India, Bangalore has had a constant influx of business travelers. The inhabitants of the city are habituated to western business travelers and welcome them in their midst. An American businesswoman will be welcomed with a warm, friendly and helpful attitude by the people of Bangalore. The software culture has spread a patina of professionalism in Bangalore which comes through as a pleasant surprise. An American businesswoman will instantly fall in love with the garden city of India.

Bangalore has been the melting pot of different cultures and has been a cosmopolitan society. In addition to being the software capital Bangalore also offers several tourist attractions within easy reach for a busy businesswoman on travel. There are tourist attractions to suit all interests ranging from history, culture, beaches and nature. A quick weekend getaway is an incentive for every business traveler, Bangalore with its comfortable moderate climate and numerous tourist attractions offers the perfect opportunity for a weekend holiday during a business trip. Bangalore offers compulsive shop-aholics and food lovers the perfect blend of shops and restaurants.

1 comment:

Paula Williams said...

Thanks for a great introduction from a native, Rajani!

One thing I would like to add is the FOOD. :-)

Rajani mentioned that people are very warm and hospitable and meals are always a relaxed, social experience.

I've been craving the slower pace and Southern Indian food since arriving back in Utah, which does not have a lot of Indian restaurants.

I love the fresh-baked bread, the saucy vegetarian dishes that are spicy but not in the sense that most Americans think of- the spiciness is subtle and complex, not harsh in any way.

And the rich desserts and sweets. (!) I admit to overindulging and spending a few weeks eating salad once I got home.