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WorksheetsCross Cultural Understanding
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Reasons for Traveler to learn local customs and etiquette include....
being able to be part of native culture in the future
to be respected, loved and honored by locals
It’s a nice way to bridge the gap between cultures and natives often appreciate the attempt
Cross-cultural communication……
Can’t help us very much
Can help us understand only the people from our country
Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other culture
Can’t avoid culture shock
Culture shock is a feeling..................
Happiness because you are in a new place
Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is the same from where you live
Is a serious problem caused by your friends
Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is different from where you live
In India, shaking the head left and right (Head wobble) means…..
No
May be
Yes
a man with a beard, wearing dirty jeans, and carrying a backpack comes into the 5-star hotel where you’re working. What do you do?
Ask him what he wants
Ignore him
Ask him politely to leave
Treat him like any other guest
You are talking to a visitor from Britain. Which of these questions do you ask him or her?
How old are you?
How much do you earn?
What part of Britain do you come from?
Are you married?
Mr. Manuel Fernandez Garcia doesn’t reply when you say “Good morning, Mr. Manuel” to him. This is probably because ....
He didin’t hear you
You didn’t look at him when you spoke
He’s rudely ignoring you
You’ve called him by the wrong name
Guests have to remove their shoes at the entrance of any Japanese-style accommodation. Slippers are worn inside, except on the tatami matting, so bring thick socks if the weather is cold. This practice indicates that …
Japanese don't trust foreigners easily
Inside is associated with comfort, purity, and cleanliness
Japanese custom is much more valuable than others
When you travel to Korea, local people will have lack of eye contact during conversation. Koreans do not like to look directly at people, since it is regarded as...
Confrontational
Too friendly
Embarrassing
When making a long journey, it is not uncommon for Turks to throw a glass of water after your vehicle. Don’t be alarmed, it is merely to ensure that the course of your journey….
Is Terrible
Flows smoothly
Guided by the ancestor spirit
In Brazil, showing the thumb held upwards means everything “OK”, while in France means….
Yes
Number One
OK
No
One important advice is “pay attention to your reaction” when meeting people from other cultures, because ...
A handshake, a gesture, or even a bite of food followed by grimace could result in an offensive insult
A bite of food followed by a grimace could result in an offensive insult
Only a handshake or a gesture could result in an offensive insult
Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences regarding body positions and movement?
In China, people generally offer a handshake that is firm and long lasting
In North America, looking directly at people during formal presentations is considered a sign of disrespect
In the United Stated, an up-and-down movement of the head means “yes”, and a side-to side movement of the head means “no”
In Indonesia, people do not view squatting as a normal body position
Certain countries, such as Germany and UK, do not encourage people to touch others, unless…..
In a formal situation
In the very first meeting
They know each other well
Traditional eating etiquette could still be seen among people in Middle Eastern Countries. When you are invited to have a dinner, it’s good manner to…..
Leave a little food on the plate at the end of the meal
Take only little food
Always say “no, thanks” everytime the host offer the food
In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. A bow can range from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist. A deeper, longer bow indicates ...
Personal responsibility
Respect and apology
Casually greeting someone
Thankfulness
In Venezuela, especially in the case of an event with food and drink being served, you should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes after the event is scheduled to begin, because…..
The host is not ready yet
If you show up on time or early, you are looked upon as being much too eager or much too greedy
It symbolizes that you are well-prepared
In Western culture, people eat as silently as possible. Making any kind of noise is considered rude to those around us. In the contrary, if you are greeted with a delicious noodle meal in China, you should…
Eat quickly
Eat slowly
Eat silently
Slurp your noodle soup
As Mexican are warm and friendly people, it’s a compliment to be greeted with a physical gesture, such as…..
Touching the shoulder
Pulling someone in for a hug and kisses on the cheek
Shaking someone’s hand
Having the high five
