Common Greetings and Gestures in South Africa and Australia

Common Greetings and Gestures in South Africa and Australia

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, Social Studies, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explores greeting customs in Germany, Australia, and South Africa. It covers both formal and informal greetings, including specific phrases and gestures like hugging and handshakes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of context, such as familiarity with the person and the setting, in choosing the appropriate greeting style.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Germany, what is a common greeting among close friends?

Good morning

Oh hello

Hello

Guten Tag

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a typical way to greet someone in Australia?

Good day

Hi

G'day

Hello

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Australia, what is a common gesture when meeting friends for the first time?

Bow

Shake hands

Hug

Wave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a casual greeting used in South Africa among friends?

Hello

How's it

Good day

Hey

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a slang greeting in South Africa?

Bonjour

Away

G'day

Guten Tag

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In South Africa, what is a more formal way to greet someone?

Hi

Hey

Hello

Howdy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common practice when meeting someone in a professional setting in South Africa?

Wave

Bow

Hug

Shake hands

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which greeting is considered more formal in South Africa?

Hi

Yo

Hey

Hello