Good and bad manners around the world

In China this is considered a sign that you have enjoyed your meal

• cleaning your plate

• leaving food on your plate

• belching

• laughing

In the Middle and Far East it is considered an insult to _________ at another person.

• point your finger

• point your feet

• stare

• lauge

In much of Asia, a ______________ is seen as an extension of the person it represents.

• job

• family

• car

• business card

Which of these is NOT disrespecting the card?

• looking at it

• folding it

• writing on it

• putting it in your pocket

A firm handshake is admirable in the US, but where is it seen as a sign of agression?

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

Which culture avoids shaking hands with someone of the opposite sex?

• Orthodox Jews

• Muslims

• Neither

• Both

In China, what will happen if you eat all the food on your plate?

• You will offend your host

• You will receive more food

• You will be seen as a pig

• You will be very polite

In Japan and Korea, tipping is considered...

• an insult

• akin to begging

• both

• neither

The "okay" sign and the "peace" sign are insulting in each of these places EXCEPT

• the US

• the UK

• South America

• Germany

An open palm (like a wave or a "stop" motion) is extremely offensive in which country?

• Greece

• Italy

• Spain

• France