Greetings from India!

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Hi Candidate,

For the past few weeks, my wife Cass and I have been exploring India.

Arriving in New Delhi

We've visited local shops and spent time cooking and enjoying new foods with family. I've been sharing my highlights and takeaways over on Instagram, and I wanted to share some of them with you here.

Last week, we visited the Sabyasachi flagship store:

It was a total sensory experience: smells, sights, sounds. Maximalist art and decor in a Calcutta-based design.

We also visited a local market, where Cass practiced her negotiation skills while shopping for a skirt.

This shopkeeper quoted 2500 rupees ($35). Cass said 800 ($11). The shopkeeper went down to 1500, Cass went up to 1000. But ultimately, Cass decided to walk away.

I constantly hear from people, "I don't want to negotiate because I feel bad."

Some people just don't like negotiating because it's not part of American culture. I get that. Frankly, 500 rupees ($7) may not make a big difference to us, but it can make a real difference in India.

But think about this: You're not smarter than these shopkeepers!

These guys have been doing it since they were kids. They know their exact cost, inventory, every single thing about this business. And they've probably known it for generations.

I talk in my book about negotiations being a dance, and you can see that here.

You can actually have fun with it! It doesn't have to make you feel uncomfortable or anxious. It doesn't have to be adversarial. You can try your best. If it doesn't work, you can pay or leave. But think of it as a chance to practice a muscle you don't normally flex.

After shopping, we had some papri chaat, an Indian dish that most Americans have never heard of. TRY IT. It's like a 7-layer dip.

We also had golgappa, an Indian snack.

These flavors don't exist in Western cuisine. I love it, but some people may find them too strong. Try them the next time you go to an Indian place with snacks ("dhaba").

This week, we'll be exploring more of India and I'll be sharing new highlights. Head over to Instagram to follow along, and send me a DM with your takeaways. I read every one.

Ramit Sethi
CEO, I Will Teach You To Be Rich

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