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Intercultural communication

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which country should you avoid wearing white clothing to a celebration and using white paper to wrap gifts?

a)

Bolivia

b)

China

c)

Malawi

d)

Turkey

2.

In which countries is tipping seen as offensive?

a)

Italy and Croatia

b)

Mexico amd Honduras

c)

Quatar and Saudi Arabia

d)

Japan and South Korea

3.

In which region is it derogatory to call someone over to you by curling your index finger toward you?

a)

Asia

b)

Central America

c)

Europe

d)

Middle East

4.

In many Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist countries why should men in particular be careful when crossing their legs?

a)

They might be taking up too much space.

b)

Showing the sole of the foot is seen as disrespectful.

c)

Touching oneself below the knee is frowned upon.

d)

Men’s feet should both remain on the ground to show strength.

5.

In which country does opening a gift in front of the person who gave it to you appear greedy?

a)

Australia

b)

India

c)

Namibia

d)

Peru

6.

In what country would it be in poor taste to refuse to eat a sheep’s eye?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Egypt

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Scotland

7.

It is your first day at a new job and the president of your company introduces himself as Joe. Which American value does this scenario reflect?

a)

Informality

b)

Directness

8.

A student disagrees with her professor about a point he makes during a lecture. The student argues her points with him in front of the entire class. Instead of being irritated, the professor encourages her to speak her mind and even seems delighted by their debate.

Which value does this scenario reflect?

a)

Meritocracy

b)

Directness

9.

You arrive at an interview 20 minutes late due to a traffic jam. Nevertheless, you are a strong candidate and have all the skills to meet the job requirement with many years of experience. But you are still very concerned you won’t get the job due to your late arrival.

Which American value does this scenario reflect?

a)

Effective Use of Time

b)

Informality

10.

In which country would showing up half an hour late for an invitation be considered rude?

a)

Greece

b)

Switzerland

c)

Panama

d)

Guinea

11.

If you are having dinner with a business partner in Argentina, when is it appropriate to talk business?

a)

As soon as you sit down at the table

b)

After some polite table conversation

c)

After the meal is through

d)

Never

12.

In Egypt, you have been invited to a meal at a family home. Towards the end of the meal you are very full. Your hostess offers you more food. What should you do?

a)

Politely refuse.

b)

Accept and eat everything on your plate.

c)

Accept and take a small bite.

d)

Accept and ask if you can take it with you.