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Cultural Awareness

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following would you not offer as a gift to a Chinese business partner?

a)

A pen

b)

A wallet

c)

A clock

2.

In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?

a)

Brazil

b)

Uganda

c)

Germany

d)

Thailand

3.

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?

a)

Using a spoon

b)

Using a right hand only

c)

Using your left hand only

d)

Using both hands

4.

In what country is it considered impolite to tap someone on the head?

a)

India

b)

Vietnam

c)

Sudan

d)

Brazil

5.

Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in Japan?

a)

Offering a gift with two hands

b)

Placing your chopsticks upright in your food

c)

Taking of your shoes before entering someone's house

6.

Which color should you avoid wearing in Brazil?

a)

Red

b)

Purple

c)

Yellow

7.

In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?

a)

China

b)

Mexico

c)

Iran

8.

In which country does nodding the head up and down mean 'no' rather than 'yes'?

a)

Bulgaria

b)

Russia

c)

Thailand

9.

In south Korea it is considered polite to:

a)

Finish all the food on your plate

b)

Refuse offers of more food at least 3 times

c)

Pay for the meal even if your are the guest

10.

In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?

a)

Iceland

b)

Russia

c)

Japan

d)

Colombia

12.

In which country is showing up on time for dinner considered rude?

a)

Tanzania

b)

Russia

c)

Japan

d)

Colombia

13.

In which country you should use both hands to hand things to other people ( ex: business card, or especially money)?

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

Colombia

d)

Bangladesh

14.

In which country is leaving an empty bottle on the table considered bad luck?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Georgia

15.

In which country is chewing gum banned?

a)

Pakistan

b)

Colombia

c)

Singapore

d)

France