Cross Cultural Understanding

Reasons for Traveler to learn local customs and etiquette include....

• being able to be part of native culture in the future

• to be respected, loved and honored by locals

• It’s a nice way to bridge the gap between cultures and natives often appreciate the attempt

Cross-cultural communication……

• Can’t help us very much

• Can help us understand only the people from our country

• Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other culture

• Can’t avoid culture shock

Culture shock is a feeling..................

• Happiness because you are in a new place

• Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is the same from where you live

• Is a serious problem caused by your friends

• Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is different from where you live

In India, shaking the head left and right (Head wobble) means…..

• No

• May be

• Yes

a man with a beard, wearing dirty jeans, and carrying a backpack comes into the 5-star hotel where you’re working. What do you do?

• Ask him what he wants

• Ignore him

• Ask him politely to leave

• Treat him like any other guest

You are talking to a visitor from Britain. Which of these questions do you ask him or her?

• How old are you?

• How much do you earn?

• What part of Britain do you come from?

• Are you married?

Mr. Manuel Fernandez Garcia doesn’t reply when you say “Good morning, Mr. Manuel” to him. This is probably because ....

• He didin’t hear you

• You didn’t look at him when you spoke

• He’s rudely ignoring you

• You’ve called him by the wrong name

Guests have to remove their shoes at the entrance of any Japanese-style accommodation. Slippers are worn inside, except on the tatami matting, so bring thick socks if the weather is cold. This practice indicates that …

• Japanese don't trust foreigners easily

• Inside is associated with comfort, purity, and cleanliness

• Japanese custom is much more valuable than others

When you travel to Korea, local people will have lack of eye contact during conversation. Koreans do not like to look directly at people, since it is regarded as...

• Confrontational

• Too friendly

• Embarrassing

When making a long journey, it is not uncommon for Turks to throw a glass of water after your vehicle. Don’t be alarmed, it is merely to ensure that the course of your journey….

• Is Terrible

• Flows smoothly

• Guided by the ancestor spirit