WorksheetsCommunicating successfully in a multicultural world
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
In the USA the sign V represents "V for victory". In the UK, what is the meaning of "the V-sign" pointing towards you?
To propose to you
To insult you
To invite you for dinner
To attempt to sleep with you
In Japan, to say “I/me” you should point at your own body. Where?
The nose
The stomach
The side of the head
The chest
In Italy, the horns sign is a sign:
Of fortune
To say to someone that their partner is cheating on them
To say that someone is very ugly
To put a hex on someone (Hex: malefici)
What act is a very common sign of friendship in India, Muslim countries and African countries?
Two men holding hands
Two men kissing
Two women eating together
Two men in a car with each other
How many kisses do friends give each other in France when they greet?
None, they never kiss each other
One
Two
Three
Which gift is a symbol of death in China?
A silver ring
Clocks
Pet cats
A bracelet
In Britain it is rude to slurp (Cat. xarrupar) your food. In which country is slurping a compliment?
France
South Africa
Japan
America
The V-sign (peace sign in the U.S.) indicates what number in Arabic?
Four
Seven
Ten
Fifty
Why should you not ask for salt and pepper in Portuguese restaurants?
It is bad luck
They do not use salt and pepper
It means that the chef isn’t good at cooking
It means you do not like the food
How do the Maasai tribe of Tanzania greet each other?
They uncover their teeth
They shake hands
They spit (escupir) on each other
They smile at each other
Where would leaving a tip after a meal in a restaurant be seen as rude?
South Korea
Japan
China
Vietnam
When visiting Russia, you shouldn’t…
Take off your shoes if you go to someone’s house
Bring flowers in even numbers if invited in a Russian household
Remove your gloves before you shake someone's hand
Smile at strangers without a reason
