Cultural Awareness

Which of the following would you not offer as a gift to a Chinese business partner?

• A pen

• A wallet

• A clock

In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?

• Brazil

• Uganda

• Germany

• Thailand

In India, you are invited to a friend's house to share a meal of rice and curry. What is the best way to eat?

• Using a spoon

• Using a right hand only

• Using your left hand only

• Using both hands

In what country is it considered impolite to tap someone on the head?

• India

• Vietnam

• Sudan

• Brazil

Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in Japan?

• Offering a gift with two hands

• Placing your chopsticks upright in your food

• Taking of your shoes before entering someone's house

Which color should you avoid wearing in Brazil?

• Red

• Purple

• Yellow

In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?

• China

• Mexico

• Iran

In which country does nodding the head up and down mean 'no' rather than 'yes'?

• Bulgaria

• Russia

• Thailand

In south Korea it is considered polite to:

• Finish all the food on your plate

• Refuse offers of more food at least 3 times

• Pay for the meal even if your are the guest

In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?

• True

• False