... period of time and those who are newly arrived in India and tend to have a more sympathetic, unbiased view of the native Indians. Forster believes that one of the greatest flaws in the typical English character and a primary reason the English frequently encounter cultural misunderstandings abroad is an "underdeveloped heart-. Many facets of English society encourage conformity and an unquestioning obedience ... a crucial basis for the cultural misunderstandings that ensue. The impact of these social conventions, while apparent in English society, is amplified under the conditions in In...

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