1) In Indian culture, is it better to be self-deprecating in conversation, or self-promoting?
2) Is it polite to behave in ways that emphasize the status of a superior, or should you act like equals?
3) Are there different terms of address for older/younger men or women, and can you express more politeness by flouting or adhering to the appropriate term? (aka ma'am and miss) - value of age?
4) Is it more polite to admire certain qualities of people and not others, such as looks vs accomplishments vs possessions vs disposition?
5) Can you achieve the ends of politeness in convo. through ironic/sarcastic speech (specifically, saying something neg. about someone while pragmatic elements indicate the opposite or vice versa if talking about self), or is it better to keep meaning on surface level?
6) How important is it that you use the correct term of address to acknowledge someone's status?
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