Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)

The video explores how different cultures use animal-related expressions to convey ideas, highlighting the variations in meaning and usage across languages. It discusses why animals are prominent in language, suggesting that cultural perceptions of animals influence these expressions. Examples include 'sun shower' in the US, 'fox's wedding' in England and Japan, and 'jackal's wedding' in India. The video also compares expressions like 'don't cast pearls before swine' across cultures, illustrating the universal yet diverse nature of animal expressions.

What is a 'sun shower' referred to as in England and Japan?

• A Rat's wedding

• A Wolf's wedding

• A Jackal's wedding

• A Fox's wedding

In which country are monkeys considered regal?

• Japan

• England

• China

• India

What does the expression 'do not cast pearls before swine' mean?

• Do not put all your eggs in one basket

• Do not cry over spilled milk

• Do not count your chickens before they hatch

• Do not waste valuable things on those who cannot appreciate them

Which animal is used in the French version of 'don't count your chickens before they hatch'?

• Monkey

• Pig

• Bear

• Cat

What is the Russian equivalent of being a 'black sheep'?

• A red fox

• A white crow

• A green frog

• A blue whale