My father said, when he asked for advice, his American Indian friends might ponder a serious question at considerable length (even months). He called it "India

My father said, when he asked for advice, his American Indian friends might ponder a serious question at considerable length (even months). He called it "Indian thinking" and said it always proved worth the wait. He learned that the reluctance to provide a quick answer was an indicator that he should not rush to judgement.