What are some of the cultural differences highlighted in the story "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri?

byexplores the unhappiness of people in loveless marriages. This problem crosses cultures. This
story involves a man who has lost a child and his wife who blames him for her unhappiness.  On
the other hand, the femalein the story lives with the guilt of an affair; her husband is unaware
of the reason for their marriage difficulties.

Since the author of the story
is from both the American and Indian cultures, she has conflicting selves. Using this aspect of
her own life, what cultural differences can be found in the story?

• When the main character Mr. Kapasi introduces himself, he presses his palms together
  in greeting.  This is an Indian greeting called Namaste which translates as I bow to you.  It
  is accompanied by the pressing of palms as a gesture of respect.  Mr. Das, the Indian/American
  shakes hands typical of the American greeting.
• When Mr. Das refers to his
  wife as Mina to his daughter, Mr. Kapasi finds this odd....