Look who is in town
Chennai
Cedric Fontant Applications Manager, Delphi-TVS
France
My India, My Country
Difficult to find any similarities, as in France we’re quite obsessed with organisation and procedure, whereas Indians seem to have a more pragmatic approach. On another topic, traditions and religions are very vivid in India, while in France we tend to drop these aspects more and more.
My Favourite Indian
All of them who help us understand Indian culture – from our housemaid and driver who are very traditional to our Tamil teacher and Indian friends.
My Indian Cuisine
My favourite dish is Chicken 65! I would love to learn the recipe and make it myself, one day. But what I am most curious about is where does the name Chicken 65 come from?
My India Insight
Most Indians we have met till now seem to help each other easily and are usually warm and friendly. Although it’s sad that Indians have such short weekends. As a Frenchman, maybe I can help and teach you about going on a strike!
My Tip to India
We are known to be excessively proud; even our cheeses deserve respect! Although, if you are tempted to try some of them, be prepared for some taste change for a nice experience. Also, when we speak English, you can easily find out that we are from France, thanks to our accent! But, every nationality has an accent, Indians included, as long as we can understand each other.
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culturama | may 2012