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Cultural Calibration

Mumbai: McDonalds
 

One of the forms of rapid cultural calibration – pop into a McDonalds and sit and observe for 20 minutes. Simple example of cultural nuances (aside from the menu): condiment trays are self administered (rather than pre-packaged) and are used for dipping fries and burgers – a behaviour akin to dipping a roti in a chutney.