I agree with you specifically on the mindset issue but it is not just true for India but rather for all cultures. Here in India, business people can delay and p

I agree with you specifically on the mindset issue but it is not just true for India but rather for all cultures. Here in India, business people can delay and prolong release of payments for long and people have come to expect that. So if you get payment (along with apologies for the delay) that would surprise any Indian for sure! Similarly, as much as I despise and loathe it, majority of Indians will not hesitate to throw stuff/wrappers out of their moving cars on roads and highways. It is pretty OK for them. But I am sure it will shock and surprise Japanese and many other cultures.