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Introduction to Intercultural Comm

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The hospitality of Vietnamese local people is related to its masculine culture.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Vietnamese culture places a strong emphasis on family and long-term relationships.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
In general, Japan is considered a collectivist culture.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which dimension in Hofstede's cultural taxonomy do Japan, Canada, and Nigeria score higher than Vietnam?
a)
Uncertainty avoidance
b)
High-context communication
c)
Collectivism
d)
Low-context communication
5.
You wont understand if I explain; you're much too young.
a)
Age
b)
Social Status
c)
Culture
6.
My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.
a)
Gender
b)
Social Status
c)
OK
d)
Religion
7.

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?

a)

Roles and status

b)

Cultural context

c)

Legal and ethical

8.

What positive trait is developed in a person by being aware

     and more understanding of other people’s culture?

a)

Tolerance

b)

Ethnocentrism

c)

Acceptance

9.

Which aspect of cultural differences refers to a group’s expectations from its people?

a)

Gestures and body language

b)

Cultural context

c)

Social values

10.

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?

a)

Gestures and body language

b)

Corporate cultural differences

c)

Social values

11.

What are sayings that one may consider researching in order to get an idea of another's culture?

a)

Proverbs

b)

Idioms

c)

Figurative speech

12.

In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?

a)

PHILIPPINES

b)

IRAN

c)

BRAZIL

d)

CHINA

13.

Slurping your soup loudly is NOT considered rude in what country?

a)

FRANCE

b)

JAPAN

c)

UNITED KINGDOM

d)

USA

14.

In which country is it considered offensive to leave a tip after meal?

a)

USA

b)

JAPAN

c)

BRAZIL

d)

PHILIPPINES

15.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a competent intercultural communicator?

a)

open-minded

b)

reflective

c)

insensitive

d)

flexible

16.

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?

a)

Low Context Culture

b)

High Context Culture

c)

Mixed

d)

Unknown

17.

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?

a)

High Context Culture

b)

Low Context Culture

c)

Mixed

d)

Unknown

18.

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?

a)

Polychronic Culture

b)

Monochronic Culture

c)

Mixed

d)

Unknown

19.

Koen is usually quick and timely.

In addition, he likes to make plans and finish them on time.

What culture does Sandy belong to?

a)

Monochronic Culture

b)

Polychronic Culture

c)

Mixed

d)

Unknown

20.

Which country is known for considering the number 13 as unlucky?

a)

United States

b)

Italy

c)

India

d)

Japan

21.

What culture values punctuality and strict adherence to schedules?

a)

Monochronic Culture

b)

Polychronic Culture

c)

Mixed Culture

d)

Unknown Culture

22.

In which country is it customary to bow as a form of greeting?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

China

d)

Brazil