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Good and bad manners around the world

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In China this is considered a sign that you have enjoyed your meal

a)

cleaning your plate

b)

leaving food on your plate

c)

belching

d)

laughing

2.

In the Middle and Far East it is considered an insult to _________ at another person.

a)

point your finger

b)

point your feet

c)

stare

d)

lauge

3.

In much of Asia, a ______________ is seen as an extension of the person it represents.

a)

job

b)

family

c)

car

d)

business card

4.

Which of these is NOT disrespecting the card?

a)

looking at it

b)

folding it

c)

writing on it

d)

putting it in your pocket

5.

A firm handshake is admirable in the US, but where is it seen as a sign of agression?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

South America

d)

Europe

6.

Which culture avoids shaking hands with someone of the opposite sex?

a)

Orthodox Jews

b)

Muslims

c)

Neither

d)

Both

7.

In China, what will happen if you eat all the food on your plate?

a)

You will offend your host

b)

You will receive more food

c)

You will be seen as a pig

d)

You will be very polite

8.

In Japan and Korea, tipping is considered...

a)

an insult

b)

akin to begging

c)

both

d)

neither

9.

The "okay" sign and the "peace" sign are insulting in each of these places EXCEPT

a)

the US

b)

the UK

c)

South America

d)

Germany

10.

An open palm (like a wave or a "stop" motion) is extremely offensive in which country?

a)

Greece

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

France

11.

You should remove your shoes when entering a home in,,,

a)

Asia

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

All of these

12.

All of these countries detest chewing gum, but where is it actually ILLEGAL?

a)

Luxembourg

b)

Singapore

c)

Switzerland

d)

Morocco

13.

In Arab countries, it is extremely rude to greet, handshake, pass food, or eat...

a)

with the opposite sex

b)

without your head covered

c)

with your left hand

d)

with unclean hands