WorksheetsCultural Awareness
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following would you not offer as a gift to a Chinese business partner?
A pen
A wallet
A clock
In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?
Brazil
Uganda
Germany
Thailand
In India, you are invited to a friend's house to share a meal of rice and curry. What is the best way to eat?
Using a spoon
Using a right hand only
Using your left hand only
Using both hands
In what country is it considered impolite to tap someone on the head?
India
Vietnam
Sudan
Brazil
Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in Japan?
Offering a gift with two hands
Placing your chopsticks upright in your food
Taking of your shoes before entering someone's house
Which color should you avoid wearing in Brazil?
Red
Purple
Yellow
In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?
China
Mexico
Iran
In which country does nodding the head up and down mean 'no' rather than 'yes'?
Bulgaria
Russia
Thailand
In south Korea it is considered polite to:
Finish all the food on your plate
Refuse offers of more food at least 3 times
Pay for the meal even if your are the guest
In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?
True
False
In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?
Iceland
Russia
Japan
Colombia
In which country is showing up on time for dinner considered rude?
Tanzania
Russia
Japan
Colombia
In which country you should use both hands to hand things to other people ( ex: business card, or especially money)?
India
Japan
Colombia
Bangladesh
In which country is leaving an empty bottle on the table considered bad luck?
Russia
Germany
Italy
Georgia
In which country is chewing gum banned?
Pakistan
Colombia
Singapore
France
