The People India is one of the most diverse countries in the world. It is a sophisticated, modern, industrial leader that is home to many primitive tribes and millions of poor people. Religion and language separate people. Because of disparities in distribution of wealth, a wide gap separates the few wealthy from the many poor.
Men shake hands with men when meeting or leaving.
Men do not touch women when meeting or greeting. Western women may offer their hand to a westernized Indian man, but not normally to others. Traditional Indian women may shake hands with foreign women but not usually with men. Body Language Public displays of affection are not proper. Indians generally allow an arm's length space between themselves and others.