Indianism refers to a word or a phrase in English that is most commonly used only in India and not necessarily in other parts of the globe. There are certain kinds of expressions which are used predominantly by Indians in their day to day conversations. Although these are acceptable in India, as most people use them, they should be avoided as it showcases a person's lack of exposure to correct sentence formation. Moreover most of the common Indian phrases are grammatically incorrect, which makes it a definite no-no in a business environment. You will also have to keep in mind that such words or expressions shouldn't be used while communicating with native speakers, as they would find it difficult to understand.

Let me give you an example from a conversation that has few grammatical errors

The jobseeker calls a company regarding a job opening.

Receptionist: Grand Global services

Jobseeker: Hi! I'm Sneha here; I have called, in regards to the job opening in your organisation.

Receptionist: What kind of job opening are you looking at?

Jobseeker: I saw from your company website that you have an opening for an HR executive. I completed my post graduation in HR only a month back.

Receptionist: Kindly forward your resume to careers@grand.com

Jobseekers: Can I please speak to the concerned department regarding the opening, as the website does not give many details about the job.

Receptionist: I'm afraid I can't put you through with the person in charge of the recruitment, as you have to forward your resume if there is a job opening. If you get shortlisted, the HR will give you a call.

Jobseeker: Fine, thanks for the email address. Can I know your good name please?

If you look into the conversation from the beginning, you will notice that the jobseeker still needs to work on certain common words if she wants to polish her language in today's business world.

She has used common Indian expressions like month back, concerned department and good name.

Never use the word back if you want to give exact years. Back is not the appropriate word to be used, as it relates to something behind or located at the back. It's commonly used only by Indians, kindly use the word ago.

Ago refers to earlier or the past- Did you know Mahi met with an accident 15 days ago?

Now let's look at another word used in the conversation - concerned. The word concerned means worried or anxious.

Eg: She is concerned about your illness.

So the best word to use would be "in charge," which gives the meaning of the person who supervises.

"Can you please put me through to the person who is in charge of the recruitment department?"

"Can I speak to some one regarding the job opening?"

Towards the end of the conversation, the jobseeker asks "Can I know your good name please?"

You can only ask - What's your name?

Or you could ask their first name or Last name

Eg: What's your first name?

May I have your first name please?

Can I know your last name please?

Never ask for someone's good name. After all no one really has or believes s/he has a bad name!

Let me give a few more examples.

1.	a) I'll meet you today evening	(X)
	b) I have to run an errand today morning	(X)
	I'll meet you this evening	()
	I have to run an errand this morning	()
	I'll meet you at noon.	()
	I'll meet you in the afternoon	()

(You can use today - eg: I have a meeting with clients today. It's better not to use today when you want to specify the early hours of the day.)

2.	a) I'll send you an SMS, if I'm planning to come for the movie	(X)
	I'll send you a text, if I'm planning to come for the movie.	()
	Or
	I'll message you, if I'm going to come for the movie.	()

3.	a) Judy, I still haven't received my check, Kindly do the needful.	(X)
	Judy, I still haven't received my payment. Kindly keep me posted on the same or Kindly let me know at the earliest.	()

4.	a) Where are you put up?	(X)
	I'm put up in Besant Nagar.	(X)
	b) Where do you live?	()
	I live in Besant Nagar.	()

5.	a) I'm not able to get it?	(X)
	b) Marg I didn't understand a word you just said.	()
	c) Marg, I didn't understand what you said.	()
	Or
	Would you mind repeating that for me please.
	(You cannot use I don't get it.)

6.	A: Thanks for the drink
	B: Hey no issues.	(X)
	A: Hey thanks for fixing my computer
	B: You're welcome	()
	(Using no issues is not correct)

7.	Liu: I want to buy two formal shirts Shopkeeper: Okay, These are the latest collections of formal shirts. Liu: I'll pick up one shirt from this brand. Can you show me other set of formal shirts.	(X)
	Liu: I'll pick up one shirt from this brand. Can you show me another set of formal shirts.	()
	(You should use another instead of other. Another is used for different one)

8.	He said me to come to the central railway station	(X)
	He asked me to come to the Central railway station.	()
	Or
	He told me to come to the Central railway station.	()
	(After said the object me will not follow. Say what is being spoken off).

9.	A female from the HR department asked to use the system for half an hour.	(X)
	A lady from the HR department asked to use the system for half an hour.	()
	The woman in blue sari is our class teacher for this year.	()

10.	I took a spare tee shirt, if incase you are planning to play tennis	(X)
	I took a spare tee shirt, just incase you are planning to play.	()
	If incase you need extra money for shopping, do let me know.	(X)
	If you need extra money for shopping, do let me know.	()

In the business context it's important that you sound confident and communicate appropriately. Also learn to use the correct word or phrase and make sure it's appropriate and suitable when you are communicating with people who live in other parts of the world, because how we speak in India is not what they are used to.