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Cross cultural

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Iceland

b)

Russia

c)

Japan

d)

Colombia

2.

You are in Amman, Jordan, and you are invited to go to the souk. Where will you be going?

a)

Mosque

b)

Market

c)

Park

d)

Turkish Bath

3.

In which country is it acceptable to arrive up to 30 minutes later for dinner?

a)

Germany

b)

China

c)

Italy

d)

Denmark

4.

In which country is it a good idea to leave some food on your plate?

a)

Norway

b)

Malasia

c)

Australia

d)

China

5.

In Muslim cultures, which of these should you avoid doing when eating?

a)

standing up

b)

drinking anything

c)

using your left hand

d)

eating a lot

6.

In which country is it common to go out to eat after 10PM?

a)

Sweden

b)

Denmark

c)

Austria

d)

Spain

7.

In which country is interrupting someone during a dinner conversation not rude?

a)

Canada

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

8.

In which country is a strong handshake not good?

a)

the USA

b)

the UK

c)

Germany

d)

The Philippines

9.

When giving or receiving a gift in China, you should...

a)

 Accept it using both hands

b)

Accept it using

your right hand

c)

Accept it using

your left hand

d)

Accept it by not touching it and putting it on the ground.

10.

In Bolivia flowers of what color would make a poor choice for a gift?

a)

Red

b)

White

c)

Yellow

d)

Pink

11.

Cross-cultural communication means ....

a)

The communication between different group of culture and language

b)

The act of feeling of admiration for somebody

c)

Behavior that shows that you respect somebody or something

d)

something spoken, not written

12.

Cross-cultural communication...

a)

Can help us understand only the people from our country.

b)

Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other cultures.

c)

Can´t help us very much.

d)

Can´t avoid culture shocks.

13.

In India, shaking the head left and right means...

a)

Maybe

b)

Yes

c)

No

d)

None of them

14.

In Brazil, showing the thumb held upwards, means everything "OK" and in France means...

a)

Yes

b)

Ok

c)

Number "One"

d)

No

15.

In conversation with an Indian colleague, it is generally inappropriate to ask about his or her:

a)

Age

b)

Home region

c)

Marital status or plans

d)

None of them

16.

Which of the following is considered as measure of one's credibility in Japan?

a)

Good-character

b)

Self-Confidence

c)

Verbal Communication Skills

d)

All of the above

17.

What is generally the best way to influence an important decision in the Philippines

a)

Through entertainment and gifts

b)

Persuade high level management to get a top-down decision

c)

Build consensus among lower levels and get agreement from the bottom up

d)

None of them.

18.

In India, tilting one's head from side to side means:

a)

I'm listening

b)

I would like to say something

c)

No

d)

Hurry up

19.

In a high context culture, people are expected to be direct, clear and explicit in their communication with others.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

When we come in contact with people of different cultures, we sometimes experience psychological discomfort known as

a)

Culture shock

b)

Psychological shock

c)

Culture phobia

d)

None of them.

21.

1. Imperatives are more polite than interrogatives and declaratives .

a)

true

b)

false

22.

2. Is it true that formality and status may be very relevant in choosing an appropriate directives form ?

a)

true

b)

false

23.

3 ) How do people decide which form to use in a particular context ?

a)

The social distance between participants and their relatives status

b)

Depends on intonation , tone of voice and contexts

24.

4 ) With who can we used hints ?

a)

People who we are not familiar with

b)

Closed friends only

c)

Both

25.

5. how many are there ways of categorizing functions of speech in sociolinguistic research?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

26.

6. which one of this is the meaning of Expressive function?

a)

utterances express the speaker feelings

b)

utterances provide information

c)

utterances comment language itself

d)

utterances express solidarity and emphaty with others

27.

7. does politeness influence us to choose the choice between address form and which influences us considered polite in different situations and communities ?

a)

yes

b)

no

28.

8. is metalinguistic meaning “ utterances comment on language itself?

a)

yes

b)

no

29.

9. how to ADDRESS someone who is adult , kin to you, ascending generation and older

a)

full name (FN)

b)

title full name / title (TFN / T)

30.

10. is it true that negative politeness pays people respect and avoids intruding on them ?

a)

false

b)

true

31.

11. There are 3 ways to show linguistic politeness in the slide . Which is greeting , acceptance and refusal of an offer and____________

a)

admonition

b)

bussiness talk

c)

address system

d)

polite

32.

12. Linguistic politeness can be defined as the use of words in conversation to show consideration

a)

true

b)

false

33.

13. there are 3 types of politeness

a)

true

b)

false

34.

what is culture?

a)

a manifestation of human ideas

b)

a particular way of life

c)

slang languages

d)

all of the above

35.

Each culture is unique, however there are some common threads that run through all cultures.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Values are often explicit in our cross-cultural interactions.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Social media language is the combination of verbal and written language.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

People tend to get to the point quickly and then provide explanations and context afterwards. Their communication is rather called ...

a)

What/Why

b)

Why/What

c)

How/What

d)

Why/How

39.

Members of nearly all the world’s cultures regard

their own way of life as being ‘better’ than even closely related neighbours. This barrier tendency is called ...

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Parochialism

c)

Stereotyping

40.

Write the definition of "Cross-Cultural Communication" in your own words.

(a)  

41.

__________ is a type of oral communication wherein the message is transmitted through the spoken words.

a)

verbal

b)

nonverbal

42.

What type of communication is it?

a)

Attribution

b)

Interpretation

c)

Perception

43.

According to the listening task, in which country people don't use body language?

a)

China

b)

Namibia

c)

Jamaica

d)

Japan

44.

One of the big differences between cultures is how important a culture thinks (a)   in general are.

45.

Cultures never change.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Differences between cultures are usually not as large as described.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Individuals are only influenced by their culture.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Each country has its own culture.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Overgeneralizing means thinking all people in a country share the same characteristics.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

One culture can exist within many different countries.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

People usually find differences more interesting than similarities.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

China received an 80 on Hofstede's dimension of collectivist. This means almost every person is a collectivist.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of the following is NOT true about World Englishes

a)

We should accept variations in pronunciation

b)

We should accept lower proficiency in English

c)

We should accept variations in vocabulary and idioms

54.

1. Which country has the highest rate of participation in the labour force by women?

a)

A. Sweden

b)

B. Norway

c)

C. the Netherlands

d)

D. Denmark

55.

Collectivistic culture emphasizes …………………

a)

A. Community privacy

b)

B. Voicing one’s own opinion

c)

C. Freedom

56.

3. How many countries have the most individualism culture?

a)

A. 40

b)

B. 9

c)

C. 8

57.

4. Immediacy includes…

a)

A. Length of speech

b)

B. Verbal communications

c)

C. Smiling

58.

5.Where are high-contract cultures located?

a)

A. Cold climates

b)

B. Warm climates

c)

C. Moderate climates

59.

What is the definition of Uncertainty Avoidance?

a)

A. Society's tolerance with ambiguity and vagueness

b)

B. Acceptance by the less powered that power is unequal

c)

C. The degree to which individuals are integrated into groups

d)

D. The distribution of roles between genders

60.

7. What are the features of high context? (multiple answers)

a)

A. Direct style

b)

B. Relationship-oriented

c)

C. Task-oriented

d)

D. High use of non-verbal communication

61.

1. Which country has the highest rate of participation in the labour force by women?

a)

A. Sweden

b)

B. Norway

c)

C. the Netherlands

d)

D. Denmark

62.

Collectivistic culture emphasizes …………………

a)

A. Community privacy

b)

B. Voicing one’s own opinion

c)

C. Freedom

63.

3. How many countries have the most individualism culture?

a)

A. 40

b)

B. 9

c)

C. 8

64.

4. Immediacy includes…

a)

A. Length of speech

b)

B. Verbal communications

c)

C. Smiling

65.

5.Where are high-contract cultures located?

a)

A. Cold climates

b)

B. Warm climates

c)

C. Moderate climates

66.

What is the definition of Uncertainty Avoidance?

a)

A. Society's tolerance with ambiguity and vagueness

b)

B. Acceptance by the less powered that power is unequal

c)

C. The degree to which individuals are integrated into groups

d)

D. The distribution of roles between genders

67.

7. What are the features of high context? (multiple answers)

a)

A. Direct style

b)

B. Relationship-oriented

c)

C. Task-oriented

d)

D. High use of non-verbal communication

68.

What is Cultural Diversity/Awareness?

a)

A.) Recognizing different beliefs, values, and customs that other people have, that are based on their origins or upbringing.

b)

B.) Everyone is the same, no matter where you come from.

c)

C.) Everyone is different, but they have the same beliefs and values.

d)

D.) Everyone is the same , but have different value systems.

69.

The phrase "Cultural Diversity" can also refer to having _____ culture(s) _____each other's differences.

a)

A.) the same, respect

b)

B.) different, disregard

c)

C.) different, respect

d)

D.) various, disrespect

70.

All cultures undergo _____, where cultural traits do not remain exactly the same over periods of time.

a)

A.) Ethics

b)

B.) Cultural change

c)

C.) Cultural traits

d)

D.) Religion

71.
People's culture adapt to the environment. 
a)
True
b)
False 
72.

Universal means

a)

few

b)

some

c)

many

d)

all

73.

Which of the following is NOT part of Hofstede’s value dimensions?

a)

a) Individualism

b)

b) Masculinity

c)

c) Femininity

d)

d) Personality

74.

Which is NOT a trait of culture?

a)

Language

b)

Music

c)

Beliefs

d)

Healthcare

75.
What is a pattern of organized relationships among groups of people in a society?
a)
Family
b)
Institution
c)
Social structure
d)
Social class
76.
Language varies from one culture to another.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Trick question...this can't be answered
77.
Standards of acceptable behavior are called...
a)
Ethics
b)
Religion
c)
Traditions
d)
Culture
78.

How many dimensions did Hofstede's theory originally identify?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

79.
What is the newest dimension?
a)
Power Distance
b)
Time Orientation
c)
Indulgence
d)
Cultural Values
80.
The use of pronouns such as "I" or "we" can indicate the level of
a)
power distance.
b)
individualism.
81.
Tolerance of ambiguity is related to
a)
uncertainty avoidance.
b)
masculinity.
82.
Which of the following are characteristics of feminine cultures, according to Hofstede's theory?
a)
Assertiveness, clear gender roles, achievement
b)
Gender equality, nurturance, social support
83.

Countries with high power distance are more likely to have organisations with

a)

tall hierarchies

b)

flat organisation structures

c)

wide spans of control

d)

short communication channels

84.

The levels of competition amongst employees in comparison to the levels of teamwork and nurturing

a)

Masculinity vs Femininity

b)

Uncertainty avoidance

c)

Power distance

d)

Individualism vs collectivism

85.

______ involves the representation of the world as a single place, the intersecting of the interests of business, and society or an increase in the impact of forces that span national boundaries.

a)

A. Culture

b)

B. Environment

c)

C. Globalization

d)

D. Interconnections

86.

______ enables formerly government-controlled enterprises to be available for purchase by foreign firms, thus reducing boundaries.

a)

A. Privatization

b)

B. Team-based management

c)

C. Downsizing

d)

D. Productivity

87.

In the case of culture, ______ means that most members intuitively understand the basic values, norms, or logics that underlie what is acceptable.

a)

A. shared

b)

B. learned

c)

C. organized

d)

D. systematic

88.

______ is (are) a collective phenomenon that is about elements of our mental programming that we share with others in a society.

a)

A. Beliefs

b)

B. Attitudes

c)

C. Culture

d)

D. Values

89.

______ is a symbolic code of communication consisting of a set of sounds with understood meanings and a set of rules for constructing messages.

a)

A. Syntax

b)

B. Lingua franca

c)

C. Language

d)

D. Foreigner speak

90.

There is a close agreement between the position of countries on this scale of low context versus high context and their location on Hofstede’s ______ index.

a)

A. uncertainty avoidance

b)

B. individualism–collectivism

c)

C. long-term orientation

d)

D. power distance

91.

______ is an informal usage of language typically more playful and associated with a particular subgroup.

a)

A. Jargon

b)

B. Metaphor

c)

C. Slang

d)

D. Euphemism

92.

______ is typically described as the willingness of individuals to exert effort toward a goal.

a)

A. Leadership

b)

B. Achievement

c)

C. Satisfaction

d)

D. Motivation

93.

Which of the following is considered as measure of one's credibility in Japan?

a)

Good-character

b)

Self-Confidence

c)

Verbal Communication Skills

d)

All of the above

94.

In conversation with an Indian colleague, it is generally inappropriate to ask about his or her:

a)

Age

b)

Home region

c)

Marital status or plans

d)

None of the above

95.

What is generally the best way to influence an important decision in the Philippines?

a)

Through entertainment and gifts

b)

Persuade high level management to get a top-down decision

c)

Build consensus among lower levels and get agreement from the bottom up

96.

U.S. Americans tend to associate change with:

a)

Flexibility and improvement

b)

Indecision

c)

A need for variety

d)

Lack of sufficient planning

97.

When giving feedback to a UK employee, which of the following is generally not recommended?

a)

Asking for feedback regarding your suggestions

b)

Giving effusive praise

c)

Suggesting alternative methods for doing things

d)

Providing negative feedback in private

98.
the belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe, as well as the system of beliefs itself.
a)
shinto
b)
taoism
c)
christianity
d)
religion
99.
a group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity.
a)
state
b)
nation
c)
county
d)
city
100.
a type of government in which citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives.
a)
monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
democracy
d)
communism
101.
a type of government in which a ruling family headed by a king or queen holds political power and may or may not share the power with the citizen bodies.
a)
democracy
b)
socialism
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
102.
a type of government in which an individual or a group holds complete political power.
a)
democracy
b)
republic
c)
dictatorship
d)
socialism
103.
The government controls most of the country's means of production and the distribution of goods and services. Other aspects of the economy are subject to market forces.
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
communism
d)
socialism
104.
a system in which the government holds nearly all political power and the means of production.
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
communism
d)
socialism
105.

Reasons for Traveler to learn local customs and etiquette include....

a)

being able to be part of native culture in the future

b)

to be respected, loved and honored by locals

c)

It’s a nice way to bridge the gap between cultures and natives often appreciate the attempt

106.

Cross-cultural communication……

a)

Can’t help us very much

b)

Can help us understand only the people from our country

c)

Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other culture

d)

Can’t avoid culture shock

107.

Culture shock is a feeling..................

a)

Happiness because you are in a new place

b)

Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is the same from where you live

c)

Is a serious problem caused by your friends

d)

Of confusion, doubt or nervousness caused by being in a place that is different from where you live

108.

In India, shaking the head left and right (Head wobble) means…..

a)

No

b)

May be

c)

Yes

109.

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?

a)

Ask him what he wants

b)

Ignore him

c)

Ask him politely to leave

d)

Treat him like any other guest

110.

You are talking to a visitor from Britain. Which of these questions do you ask him or her?

a)

How old are you?

b)

How much do you earn?

c)

What part of Britain do you come from?

d)

Are you married?

111.

Mr. Manuel Fernandez Garcia doesn’t reply when you say “Good morning, Mr. Manuel” to him. This is probably because ....

a)

He didin’t hear you

b)

You didn’t look at him when you spoke

c)

He’s rudely ignoring you

d)

You’ve called him by the wrong name

112.

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 …

a)

Japanese don't trust foreigners easily

b)

Inside is associated with comfort, purity, and cleanliness

c)

Japanese custom is much more valuable than others

113.

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...

a)

Confrontational

b)

Too friendly

c)

Embarrassing

114.

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….

a)

Is Terrible

b)

Flows smoothly

c)

Guided by the ancestor spirit

115.

In Brazil, showing the thumb held upwards means everything “OK”, while in France means….

a)

Yes

b)

Number One

c)

OK

d)

No

116.

One important advice is “pay attention to your reaction” when meeting people from other cultures, because ...

a)

A handshake, a gesture, or even a bite of food followed by grimace could result in an offensive insult

b)

A bite of food followed by a grimace could result in an offensive insult

c)

Only a handshake or a gesture could result in an offensive insult

117.

Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences regarding body positions and movement?

a)

In China, people generally offer a handshake that is firm and long lasting

b)

In North America, looking directly at people during formal presentations is considered a sign of disrespect

c)

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”

d)

In Indonesia, people do not view squatting as a normal body position

118.

Certain countries, such as Germany and UK, do not encourage people to touch others, unless…..

a)

In a formal situation

b)

In the very first meeting

c)

They know each other well

119.

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…..

a)

Leave a little food on the plate at the end of the meal

b)

Take only little food

c)

Always say “no, thanks” everytime the host offer the food

120.

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 ...

a)

Personal responsibility

b)

Respect and apology

c)

Casually greeting someone

d)

Thankfulness

121.

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…..

a)

The host is not ready yet

b)

If you show up on time or early, you are looked upon as being much too eager or much too greedy

c)

It symbolizes that you are well-prepared

122.

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…

a)

Eat quickly

b)

Eat slowly

c)

Eat silently

d)

Slurp your noodle soup

123.

As Mexican are warm and friendly people, it’s a compliment to be greeted with a physical gesture, such as…..

a)

Touching the shoulder

b)

Pulling someone in for a hug and kisses on the cheek

c)

Shaking someone’s hand

d)

Having the high five