Introduction to Intercultural Comm

The hospitality of Vietnamese local people is related to its masculine culture.

• True
• False

Vietnamese culture places a strong emphasis on family and long-term relationships.

• True
• False

In general, Japan is considered a collectivist culture.

• True
• False

Which dimension in Hofstede's cultural taxonomy do Japan, Canada, and Nigeria score higher than Vietnam?

• Uncertainty avoidance
• High-context communication
• Collectivism
• Low-context communication

You wont understand if I explain; you're much too young.

• Age
• Social Status
• Culture

My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.

• Gender
• Social Status
• OK
• Religion

Which aspect of cultural differences does a foreign speaker fail to consider if he forgets that in some countries people really do not mean what they say and to understand them, he should rely more on people’s non-verbal expressions?

• Roles and status

• Cultural context

• Legal and ethical

What positive trait is developed in a person by being aware

     and more understanding of other people’s culture?

• Tolerance

• Ethnocentrism

• Acceptance

Which aspect of cultural differences refers to a group’s expectations from its people?

• Gestures and body language

• Cultural context

• Social values

If the merging of two companies become unsuccessful because both of them disagree with each other’s way of doing things, which aspect of intercultural communication is neglected?

• Gestures and body language

• Corporate cultural differences

• Social values