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Manners that are rude in other countries

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Japan and ___________ tipping is seen as an insult. Workers feel they are paid to do their job and take pride in doing well; they don't need an added tips.

a)

Singapore

b)

Malaysia

c)

South Korea

d)

Philippines

2.

Showing a thumbs-up sign in the Middle East, Latin America, _______________, Russia, and Greece is consider a rude gesture.

a)

Central Africa

b)

Western Africa

c)

Northern India

d)

Eastern Europe

3.

In ______________, laughter that shows your teeth is considered impolite.

a)

Japan

b)

South Korean

c)

Thailand

d)

China

4.

Being a few minutes late is unacceptable in _______________ where leaving people waiting is taken as you are thinking your time is more valuable than everyone else's.

a)

Malaysia

b)

China

c)

Middle East

d)

Germany

5.

Left hand is consider unclean in Africa, ____________ and Middle East because that hand is used for cleaning oneself after going to the bathroom.

a)

Singapore

b)

Myanmar

c)

India

d)

Thailand

6.

In some countries, notably ____________ and India, opening a gift in front of the giver is inappropriate.

a)

China

b)

Australia

c)

Sweden

d)

Maldives Islands

7.

Hugging and touching others in public can be offensive in places like China, Thailand, and the _______________.

a)

Mongolia

b)

Romania

c)

Russia

d)

Middle East

8.

In countries like China and _____________, blowing your nose in public is considered offensive.

a)

Japan

b)

France

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

All the above

9.

In Rwanda and _______________, it is considered rude to eat anywhere that isn't a restaurant, bar or hotel. This includes eating on a bus or while walking outside.

a)

Nigeria

b)

Japan

c)

Pakistan

d)

Sri Lanka

10.

To ___________________, finishing a meal shows the host how much they enjoyed the meal.

a)

Chinese

b)

Thais

c)

Russians

d)

Americans

11.

In ________________, it is rude to reject what is offered, especially when it comes to food.

a)

Denmark

b)

Lebanon

c)

Malaysia

d)

None of the above

12.

In China and _____________, burping is the highest form of flattery - it means you like the food. The host considers the noise a compliment.

a)

Taiwan

b)

The United States of America

c)

Thailand

d)

Italy