Indians rarely say “no” directly. “I will try” or “It is difficult” means . Silence is considered affirmative. Direct criticism causes loss of face ( izzat ).
The greatest mistake creators make when approaching is trying to sanitize it. India is not aesthetic clutter ; it is beautiful chaos. It is the sound of the pressure cooker whistling while someone rings the temple bell. It is the smell of agarbatti (incense) mixed with Maggie noodles. It is the sight of a luxury car parked next to a cow. desi49imfo