Protocol for visitors to india

It is important that you pay extra to pedal rickshaw driver a porter and other laborer,exceptions may be for airports or large cities. Negotiate hard for expensive things like room rate expensive gifts etc.Have several inexpensive good gifts$1 value to give and share with children and just people who are nice to you,I found out by old peace corp volunteers current blog that children are always asking for imported pens.They must have been told that they are the best. Do not let your hosts unless very affluent people spend a lot on you.A lot in this context could be more than ten Dollars .It is Indian generosity to go over board to respect the guests.Same time do not be penny pincher's and pay for your portion of expenses if total cost is for your benefit and accompaniment.Any ideas on this subject are welcome .Please post