INDIVIDUAL QUIZZ - SMALL TALK

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a peach culture?

• Sharing information about themselves.

• Rarely smiling at strangers.

• Having many casual relationships but few deep ones.

• Being soft on the outside.

What is commonly used among Greek men for greeting each other?

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Since cultures are classified along the “peach-coconut” continuum, what misunderstandings and conflicts may arise?

• Germans may think that Americans are shallow and have a fake smile.

• Americans may think that Russians are manipulative and egoistic (ích kỷ).

• Russians may think that Japanese are rude and aggressive.

• Japanese may think that Americans are cold and nepotistic.

What is the main reason for the differences in greeting gestures between Vietnam and ESCs?

• Influence of religion

• Influence of age and social status

• Influence of climate

• Influence of education

When did the phrase “high five” first appear in the English dictionary as a noun?

• 1975

• 1981

• 1980

• 2000

What is the term for a hug in Latin American countries?

• Abrazo

• Amigo

• Fiesta

• Sombrer

What is the best meaning of a greeting?

• A way to show personal feelings to others

• An action to show presence and connection between people or groups

• A tradition used only in formal situations

• A social rule that exists only in some cultures

Why do people sometimes use non-verbal greetings more often?

• Because they are always more polite than verbal greetings.

• Because people may not speak the same language or be far away.

• Because non-verbal greetings are better in business meetings.

• Because verbal greetings are rude in some cultures.

What is the main reason people shake hands?

• To show respect to someone important

• To show trust, balance, and equality between two people

• To show power and social position

• To make new friends in a friendly way

How many types of greeting?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4