I have noticed that here in America, a lot of motels are run by people from India. Does anybody know what the deal is that so many people from India start the motel business? Is it a tradition or what?
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I have noticed that as well.  It's probably because it's a family owned business where the entire family can be employed there doing maid service, front desk, maintenance, etc, where they wouldn't need to hire outside help to run it.
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I personally know three people living there in different parts of India.  And from what I have heard about education there, it is far better than most other countries.  Six days a week.  I did, however, notice that some kids are exactly like kids anywhere else, they claim to not like school.  Haha.  But, at the same time, they realize what a good education will do for them as they get older, and get into the work field.  Respect for elders seems to be a must there as well.  All of them refer to me as sir while talking to me.  Here, in the USA, I get called all kinds of things, and there is very little respect.  Here, I feel honored, if they call me by my first name.  To me, if I had to rate India on its education, I would rate it a ten(best).  Especially if the family has money to pay for a top school, or tutor(tuition).  I hope this answer has helped you at least a little.
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Shahrukh,\nHate is a pretty strong word. There are those who hate, but it isn't me or my fellow Yahoo! Answerers.\nI find it interesting you believe there is a scarcity of talent in this or any other country. There is not a scarcity of talent. There is certainly no scarcity of inexpensive workers, those who are willing to take the work for less pay.\nOutsourcing is an attitude that overseas inexpensive labor is the cure for American workers. These decisions are being made at very high corporate levels. The displaced workers are redirecting frustrations to the Indian workers who now have the jobs.\nI would say the satellites would have flown without those Indian workers, would you? In that you are mistaken.
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I'm not American but I love a lot of things about traveling there and I do work with Americans. Do I think it's great? Hell, yeah. Do I think it's messed up too? Hell, yeah. Then again people mistake redneck donutheads as speaking for ALL of America.
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Good question! But do you really want to know?..\n\nI'm from Australia. Not Austria, AUSTRALIA. Aka 'the land down under'. You know, that place Elle McPherson came from.\nSorry ;)\nAmericans (from the US) don't seem to have a clue where our country is or even seem to care. It seems that Americans think they are the centre of the universe and they have the right to go tell other countries what to do. - Granted, this is probably a minority view (at least I hope so!) but it is what has stuck in the minds of many people here.\nOne thing that has inflenced my view is what an American woman said to my friend's wife while visiting the US:\na.w. - "So do you have computers back home?"\nfriend - "Com- what?" (making a sarcastic joke)\na.w. - "Oh, don't worry. I've noticed that as far away from America you travel, the more backwards the countries are." (didn't realise the joke & stuck her fat arrogant foot in her mouth)\n\nSo yeah, my opinion of Americans isn't too great. I'm not saying all are like that, but it only takes a few to ruin it for everyone.
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No! They just find life better in the US and in Europe. Most Indians who come to the US and Europe come as doctors and other high valued jobs. Since most Indians who come to the US or Europe are really smart and good at what they do, they find jobs very easily.
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A Lot of the major Motel Chains have a buffet.  The Marriot, Holiday Inn, etc.\nCheck your newpaper ads.
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Good question! As a matter of fact, I lost a former job due to global sourcing and the work was sent to India. Spending 18 years in Information Technology has not left me bitter, I just changed careers. Many IT projects are being contracted out to companies in India, due to value and quaility. If I were from India, I would stay and live happily since my future would be more secure than in the fickle corporate world of America.
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It's not unfair that people in India see you wasting your money.  It's unfair that we haven't gotten our global act together sooner and provided more opportunities for people all over the world to make a living for their families.\nI like your attitude about it all though- most people complain that their jobs are being outsourced to India.  You're the first person I've ever heard of who looked at it from the Indian's perspective.
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Not being from India I am afraid I'm not quite sure what you mean exactly (I don't know what you regard as 'their rules' for example).\n\nIf you are talking about emigration then we have a saying here in England "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" and other countries do have an appeal, especially if they're richer or present more opportunities.\n\nWhile I have no problem with Indians emigrating here (or anywhere) I too wonder why they don't stay - perhaps they feel there aren't the opportunities to 'make a difference' in India, or they may simply see a chance to improve their own standard of living and aren't concerned with the bigger picture of what is happening to their homeland. Or could it be that over the last century or two, with the Brits running things, there's a feeling it is up to others to improve things in India?\n\nFor what it is worth I believe India has grown up since the days of the Raj and, though some of its people may be behaving like selfish children, there is enough talent and knowledge being gained by Indians across the globe to contribute immensely to its growth and maturity. Once they see India as 'the place to be' I think they'll come back.\n\nI would also like to say that I think India should remain Indian and not feel it has to become American or go back to being British. You have a great and glorious history of your own, with immense successes (and a few mistakes - but we all have those!) and an impressive cultural background. and don't forget even the language known as English has its roots in Indo-European 'soil'. \n\nSo yes, I agree wholeheratedly with you if what you are saying is be true to Indian values and ethics while developing 21st century techniques and knowledge and, above all, make your country great again. The world needs a strong India.
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A large part of their success, specially India, is due to outsourcing by the United States.  During the 1980's and 1990's companies spent huge sums of money laying fiber optic cable under the Atlantic Ocean and elsewhere.  They anticipated huge demands for broadband.  The demands never quite materialized, and countries like India took advantage of very cheap international communications to set up call centers to handle a range of services from tech support, to accounting to data storage and tedious programming.  Given their cheaper labor rates, it made sense for American companies to outsource work to them.  They were prepared for all of this because they anticipated it and had trained huge numbers of scientist and engineers in comparison to the U.S. An example of the result of all of this is the fact that in 2005, there were over 245,000 Indians answering phones from all over the world or dialing out to solicit people for credit cards or cell phone bargains or overdue bills! Bangalor is one of the cities that has flourished from this new economy.  The Indians are taking English courses, including accents and regional speech.  Soon, you won't be able to tell that you are talking to an Indian. Right now there is a fast food restaurant in Colorado that is routing drive-up orders to a call center in India that processes the order and sends it back to the kitchen.  This cuts about 15 seconds from the time it takes to drive up to the time you leave with your order!  The 15 seconds translates to big money for the restaurant.
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Is this a question, or a resume? As far as outsourcing to India, what a joke, thats why the economy is going to hell. shipping our jobs overseas--why pay $20 an hour when you can outsource to India for 20 cents
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It is a habit which many South Indians have. I am a Tamil, though I don't do this, I have seen many people doing it.
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Welcome to America! Home of some of the most greedy materialistic people in the whole world. Many people here are trying to impress, or if not impress put themselves higher than the rest. We will someday suffer for are " gotta have it yesterday mentality" and are " have it now with no payments or intersest" mentality. It used to be that friendships and family gatherings were the most important thing to many. Now we sacrafice that to have the kid with the most sport activities and the coolest car to pick them up in. Don't want people to know that we are in debt up to our necks. Study other cultures, and the ones that hold too the family traditions of gathering for meals and sharing whatever they have. You will find a much more content people. I was actually making too much money at my job that I quit. Why suffer with extreme hours and no home time for a better car or a bigger TV or an "awesome vacation". I would rather be average and content! What is funny is this immigrant issue in our faces right now. And how most mexican families have the old American traditions still in opperation. Ya, they put a few brewsky's back and have a good time, but most also work hard to make ends meet and don't bitch and complain about every little injustice that happens in there comfortable life....well I better get off my box! I could go on all night. There all still good folks out there who are not brainwashed by american media and american dreams. They are just harder to find. But when you do find some like that, treasure those relationships!
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I've heard of it, it's in India.Not only the future, but also the significant things in the past. Forgot where though. You will have to ask your Indian contacts.  Apparently the que is so long you can't imagine it.  They even reveal when you will pass away.
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Wrong answer from whoever thought there was a more tranquil life in India, don't they have drunks who have sex in India?\nYour Son will grow up on the beliefs of whatever you have instilled into  him. \nIf you are not into drunks or sex then the chances are that he will follow your lead, no matter what part of the world he moves to!
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I have a relitive (inlaw) that comes from India, and I have been to India, so I will try to answer this question based on what I know.\n\n1. To the person that said their is no McDonalds in India... your wrong, yes India does have McDonalds, and it serves every thing ours does but Hamburger is soy, no beef, only soy.\n2. to the person who said you cant eat cow in India - your wrong too. You can eat cow, but it isnt common at all, and it is very difficult to find a place that makes it. I know of one place in Punjob where you can get it. \n3. India has more Pasture south then any other place. They have tons of villiges so that is alot of pasture. India has pasture, but in certian places only.\n4. The cattle are free in India- I can remember driveing down the road in Delhi (a city) and cow's walking next to the car. They dont have to worry about being eatten, they do as they please, including holding up traffic.\nIn America we dont allow our Cattle to be free, so we control how many cow's we have, but in India their is no control because cows are "free".\n\nIndia is a very intresting place to visit. to live their is very difficult because it's simply to hot, but an awsome place to visit.