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Times Life
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Aishwarya Kapoor

5 Questions That Expose a Padded Quotation From an Indian Service Provider

The padded quotation relies on one thing: the customer's reluctance to appear cheap or ignorant. A service provider in India, whether a plumber, a carpenter, an AC technician, or an interior painter, will rarely lie outright. They will simply omit the details that would let you compare. These five questions close that gap.

1. What exactly is included in this number?

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