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Lifestyle Differences

Neighbors:

In India, the interaction with neighbors is very informal. The relations with the neighbors are just like family members who can come and go anytime, especially if you are living in a colony. Here it is not like that. The people are so busy here that they hardly find few minutes to talk to their neighbors. They leave for work on the mornings and return tired in the evenings.

Weekends:

In India typically Sunday is the only holiday. However, in America Saturday and Sunday are holidays. During these two days they enjoy, do household work, socialize with different people etc.

Servants or maids:

One thing you will miss here for sure and that is having servants or maids. In America people do all household work on their own. This might include washing utensils, getting groceries etc. Here you will come across people fixing their own cars, lawn mowing, doing gardening etc.

Convenience:

The United States of America offers very sophisticated systems. You don't have to stand in queues to pay bills. Everything is being made convenient through phone or via internet. One thing is for sure that life is much more convenient here as compared to India.
In America you don't find ticket conductor. You also won't get formal tickets for tickets unless you need a day pass. The stop request can be made to the driver by pulling the bell string.
When police /cop stops you
Here you need to follow the speed signs carefully. You will be fined if you cross the speeding limit. When a police asks you to stop your car, stop your car without any hesitation. Do not step out of your car unless asked for. The cop may consider it as an offense, and might shoot you for self defense.
Restaurants
In many restaurants, you will come across buffets. At buffets, you need to use a fresh plate for every serving. You need to leave your earlier plate at the table itself as the server will clean it up. When you want a drink without ice, you need to say "No Ice" and not "Without Ice". At fast food places, you would be asked is for "Here" or "To Go"? "Here" means to have there itself, and "To Go" means packed/ parceled.
Daylight Saving
All watches are reset twice every year (viz. April and October), in order to make the maximum use of the day light.
Addressing People
Don't call a black person a "Negro" or "Black", it is always polite to call them "African Americans". Also never call an "American Indian" as a "Red Indian", they get very offended
Measurement system in US
If you plan to shop clothes, shoes etc. you should know that sizes are different in USA as compared to India. The American system of sizes and measurement is different from that in India. Even the distance is measured in miles, not in kilometers!! Gas (Petrol) price you will find per gallon and not per liter! So, get to know all the conversions.

Measurement Differences and Units
Weights:
Weight is measured in ounces and pounds.
1 ounce = 28 grams,
1 pound = 0.45 kg.
Distances:
The basic units of distance are inch, foot, yard and mile.
1 yard = 0.9 meter,
1 mile = 1.6 km.
Temperature:
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit, not in centigrade. 1 Celsius = 1.8 Fahrenheit. 1 Celsius is 1.8 Fahrenheit.
C=(5/9)*(T-32)
F=(9/5)*C+32
C=temperature in degrees Celsius
F=temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
Volume:
1 Ounce (OZ) Fluid = 29.57 ml
1 Gallon = 3.785 Liters

Electrical and Electronic devices
There is a difference in Electricity and Video technology in both the countries. In case you want to buy any Electronic/ Electrical/ Cellular phone system for the purpose of Indian use, consider the following points

  • Electrical devices like hair dryer, microwaves, music system, laptops etc may not work in India if bought from the US and vice versa. The electricity voltage in USA is 110-120 volts and in India, it is 220-240 volts.
Alternate solution: You can buy converters which convert electricity according to the location.
  • Video systems such as TV, VCR, Camcorder video cassettes etc have NTSC system and in India it is PAL-B. If you are bringing a VHS, VCR from India, it may not work in the US and vice versa.
  • Telephone systems, chargers, musical instruments can work as it is by changing the power adapters according to the location (whether in India or in the US)
  • Wireless phones bought from the US may not work in India or vice versa.

USA Tourism Packages from India

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Houston

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Living In America

HOUSING IN THE USA
United States of America offers different types of housing and wide range of prices
TRANSPORT IN THE USA
Transport in the United States of America is facilitated with well-developed road, air, rail...
BANKING IN THE USA
Opening a bank account is one of the best ways to keep your money safe.
USA VISAS
United States of America has a specific type of visa applicable.
AUTOMOBILE IN THE USA
The automobile is a necessity in the United States.
SSN / TIN
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit number allotted to the U.S. citizens
HOLIDAYS IN THE USA
In America there are many kinds of federal holidays and national observances every year.
SCHOOLING IN THE USA
Most of the students from different parts of the world who come to obtain a degree in USA.
HINDU TEMPLES
List of Hindu Temples in USA
ASIAN INDIAN GROCERY STORES IN USA
Indian Grocery Stores in USA, Asian Indian groceries
VISITING PARENTS
Parents visiting USA
WATCH CRICKET IN USA
Best options to watch cricket in the USA
IMMIGRANT
Details on immigration process, eligibility requirements, application procedures, forms, fees
LIFESTYLE IN THE USA
Marriage and Family, Diet and Eating in USA, Recreation in USA
BEST INDIA CALLING OPTIONS
Best India Calling Options
RENEW INDIAN PASSPORT IN USA
Renew Indian Passport in USA
MONEY TRANSFER TO INDIA
Money transfer to India
INDIAN TV CHANNELS
Options for watching Indian TV channels from the US.
OVERSEAS INDIAN STUDENTS NETWORK
OIS-NET is a comprehensive network to help Indian international students.
FACTS ABOUT USA
Useful information such as history, geography, political, economy etc.
EMERGENCY 911
In the United States 9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number.
EXTENSION OF US VISA
Extension of temporary U.S visa B-1 or B-2 due to COVID -19
BUY MANGOES IN USA
Best places to buy mangoes in USA
PAYING TAXES IN THE USA
Income tax, sales tax, property tax, payroll taxes, custom duties on import goods and estate and gift tax.

Health Insurance

IMMIGRANT INSURANCE
New immigrants to the USA include Green Card holders
SHORT TERM INSURANCE
Short Term Medical Insurance offer temporary medical insurance while in the USA.
J1 VISA INSURANCE
The US government requires all J1 exchange scholars and J2 visa dependents to have adequate medical insurance.
TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE
US travel health insurance is very important for people visiting the US.
VISITOR INSURANCE
Overseas Visitor Travel Health Insurance
STUDENT INSURANCE
International F1 student health insurance

Jobs in America

EMPLOYMENT IN USA
The US is known for its vibrant economy in state of the art technologies.
EMPLOYMENT VISA
The H1B is very important & it is necessary to apply for USA work visa / work permit.
STARTING BUSINESS
A non U.S citizen starting a business venture in America

Miscellaneous

NRI EXPERIENCES
Collection of essays and articles exploring the dilemmas facing Non-Resident Indians.
GROCERY TRANSLATIONS
Listing of common Indian grocery items in different languages
INDIANS IN USA
Currently more than 1 million Asian Indians in America.
INDIAN EMBASSIES IN USA
Indian consulates and embassies in USA
INDIAN ASSOCIATIONS
Organizations Serving NRIs Worldwide, Non Resident Indian associations globally
INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
The Indian American community in the United States is over a million and a half.
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