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WorksheetsIntroduction to Intercultural Comm
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which aspect of cultural differences does a foreign speaker fail to consider if he forgets that in some countries people really do not mean what they say and to understand them, he should rely more on people’s non-verbal expressions?
Roles and status
Cultural context
Legal and ethical
What positive trait is developed in a person by being aware
and more understanding of other people’s culture?
Tolerance
Ethnocentrism
Acceptance
Which aspect of cultural differences refers to a group’s expectations from its people?
Gestures and body language
Cultural context
Social values
If the merging of two companies become unsuccessful because both of them disagree with each other’s way of doing things, which aspect of intercultural communication is neglected?
Gestures and body language
Corporate cultural differences
Social values
What are sayings that one may consider researching in order to get an idea of another's culture?
Proverbs
Idioms
Figurative speech
In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?
PHILIPPINES
IRAN
BRAZIL
CHINA
Slurping your soup loudly is NOT considered rude in what country?
FRANCE
JAPAN
UNITED KINGDOM
USA
In which country is it considered offensive to leave a tip after meal?
USA
JAPAN
BRAZIL
PHILIPPINES
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?
open-minded
reflective
insensitive
flexible
Peter is a direct person.
In communication, he usually uses a structured way to categorize the things he is interested in.
Which of the following cultures does Peter fit into?
Low Context Culture
High Context Culture
Mixed
Unknown
John is very emphatic in his communication.
In addition, he usually starts with the main point and works his way down to the details.
Which of the following cultures does John fit into?
High Context Culture
Low Context Culture
Mixed
Unknown
Sandy is a jack-of-all-trades. She can usually accomplish many things at the same time.
She is also good at making plans and adjusting them flexibly
What culture does Sandy belong to?
Polychronic Culture
Monochronic Culture
Mixed
Unknown
Koen is usually quick and timely.
In addition, he likes to make plans and finish them on time.
What culture does Sandy belong to?
Monochronic Culture
Polychronic Culture
Mixed
Unknown
Which country is known for considering the number 13 as unlucky?
United States
Italy
India
Japan
What culture values punctuality and strict adherence to schedules?
Monochronic Culture
Polychronic Culture
Mixed Culture
Unknown Culture
In which country is it customary to bow as a form of greeting?
France
Germany
China
Brazil
