ICAC

Which of the following best describes a cultural value?

• A traditional dish eaten during holidays

• A shared belief about what is good or desirable

• A person's individual opinion

• • A law enforced by a government

Which of the following is an example of a cultural practice?

• The idea that time is linear

• Eating rice with every meal

• Believing that individual success is more important than group harmony

• Feeling proud of one’s country

In intercultural communication, the term “norm” refers to:

• A personal preference

• A legal requirement

• A culturally expected behavior

• • A universal truth

Which of the following best demonstrates cultural perspective?

• Using chopsticks instead of forks

• Believing that elders should be respected and obeyed

• Celebrating Lunar New Year

• Wearing traditional clothing during festivals

What is one reason why misunderstandings occur in intercultural communication?

• All people want to create conflict

• People are not fluent in foreign languages

• People assume others share the same norms and values

• Cultures never share similar practices

A cultural __________ is a commonly held belief about what is right or wrong, important or unimportant.

Cultural __________ are the visible actions and rituals that people do in their daily lives or during special occasions.

A __________ is an unwritten rule about how people are expected to behave in a particular cultural setting.

Formal aspects of culture such as literature, classical music, fine arts, and historical achievements are examples of __________ Culture.

Intercultral communication (ICC) involves the ability to view the world from another person’s cultural __________.