I don't think I've ever mentioned my experience of Indian restaurants or stores. Being the independent / individualistic American that I am, even after 6 months I have not gotten used to having helpers serve me food every time I make a motion to serve myself. The same experience is repeated in clothing and other stores -- I recently bought some clothes (when my luggage got lost). I just wanted to be left alone to figure out what I wanted, but there was literally someone who followed me around the whole time. Every time I was even remotely considering something, she snatched it from me and held it the rest of the time unless / until I told her I didn't want it and to please put it back. It is all very nice, but somehow I still haven't gotten used to it yet.