Table of Contents1.0 Thesis Statement1.1 Case Study1.2 Introduction1.3 Meet and Greet Culture of Kenya1.4 Business Meetings in Kenya Culture1 .5 Lack of respect1.6 Punctuality1 .7 Friendliness1.8 Language barrier1.9 Written communication2.0 Office dynamics2.1 Cultural signals2.2 Religion2.3 Conception of authority2.4 Non-verbal behavior2.5 Trust2.6 Conclusion2. 7 Recommendation2.8 References1.0 Thesis StatementI am I will discuss the cultural challenges of Indian culture in relation to business in Kenya. In this article, I will also talk about Kenyan business culture and how Indian and Kenyan cultures are in conflict. I will also discuss what can be done to overcome cultural differences and enable both cultures to conduct their affairs smoothly.1.1 Case StudyWith a population of approximately 42 million in Kenya, the Indian community is estimated to be over of 100,000 people. Indians have been present in Kenya since around the 1920s. The majority of these Indians own large organizations and factories that employ several workers, the majority of these workers being Kenyans. This means that Indians play a major role in creating jobs in Kenya, enabling people to earn a salary and live a comfortable life. However, many Indians tend to speak in their native language and English. Only a minority of the population is fluent in Swahili, the dominant language in Kenya. This tends to be a major barrier when it comes to doing business, as many locals only speak Swahili and their native language. The reason this might be a barrier is that one may tend to prefer a business relationship over a customer relationship and when...... middle of paper... you heard. It is reasonable to assume that people who live and work in different cultural environments often interpret the same events differently. In this age of globalization, it is also true that there is more in common when it comes to what to expect from one person to another. Do not ignore your intuition and mind your manners.2.7 RecommendationIt is very important to overcome cultural differences between and among organizations so that businesses can operate smoothly and without any problems. Most professionals recognize when they need legal or technical expertise to operate a large number of interaction decisions. Additionally, cross-cultural negotiators need to understand that you may need help assessing the situation in advance and interpreting the signs and rules that could make or break a negotiation in a cross-cultural context.. .