Indian business travellers fitness freaks
Indian business travellers are so bent on fitness that they won't leave home without their costumes or tracksuits-even when they travel for work.
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MUMBAI: Indian business travellers are so bent on fitness that they won't leave home without their costumes or tracksuits—even when they travel for work. Over 17,000 respondents from more than 80 countries were asked what was the most unusual thing they habitually take on a business trip. Almost a fifth of Indian business travellers (18%) declared that they are inseparable from their fitness clothing. These are the findings of a global survey conducted by an international provider of flexible workplaces.
Globally, over a quarter (27%) of respondents reported they pack a swimsuit or gym clothing. Other personal things that may be caught peeping out of a briefcase could easily be gifts for hosts, carried by 20% of Indians and a photograph of the family, packed by 16% of Indian respondents. Known for their religious bent of mind, Indian business people (11.8%) carried religious books while travelling as against the global average of 5%. Also 13.9% of Indians carry special food in their luggage compared to 8% of the global average.
Globally, this top selection was followed by a photograph of the family (16%) and a gift for hosts (15%) highlighting that the "human touch in business has not lost its importance even in today's fast-paced environment," said the survey. Some quirkier responses include: the national flag, saplings, a lucky gem and spices to complement bland foods.
Madhusudan Thakur, regional vice-president, South Asia, Regus, which conducted the survey, said, "The weird and wonderful things people were found to take on business trips, from fitness equipment to favourite foods and objects, often reveal how personal and professional lives struggle to coexist in today's high-pressure work environment.
Evidently the line between business and pleasure is blurring with more people feeling they need to take a bit of home away with them." "With thousands of businesses now turning to video communications to avoid unnecessary business travel, in future Indians wont need to bring their trunks abroad so often," he said.
Globally, over a quarter (27%) of respondents reported they pack a swimsuit or gym clothing. Other personal things that may be caught peeping out of a briefcase could easily be gifts for hosts, carried by 20% of Indians and a photograph of the family, packed by 16% of Indian respondents. Known for their religious bent of mind, Indian business people (11.8%) carried religious books while travelling as against the global average of 5%. Also 13.9% of Indians carry special food in their luggage compared to 8% of the global average.
Globally, this top selection was followed by a photograph of the family (16%) and a gift for hosts (15%) highlighting that the "human touch in business has not lost its importance even in today's fast-paced environment," said the survey. Some quirkier responses include: the national flag, saplings, a lucky gem and spices to complement bland foods.
Madhusudan Thakur, regional vice-president, South Asia, Regus, which conducted the survey, said, "The weird and wonderful things people were found to take on business trips, from fitness equipment to favourite foods and objects, often reveal how personal and professional lives struggle to coexist in today's high-pressure work environment.
Evidently the line between business and pleasure is blurring with more people feeling they need to take a bit of home away with them." "With thousands of businesses now turning to video communications to avoid unnecessary business travel, in future Indians wont need to bring their trunks abroad so often," he said.
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