WorksheetsJulian Bourelle's How Culture Drives Behaviour TEDTalk
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where was Julian Bourelle when he had the realization about his social behavior?
In Norway
In France
In Brussels
In Canada
In the context of adapting to a new culture, what does Bourelle suggest you should do to benefit from diversity?
Confront cultural differences
Complain about the new culture
Conform to the societal norms
Avoid interacting with the locals
What was the reaction of the guide when she perceived Bourelle’s friend as uninterested?
She ignored him
She became upset and shook him
She complimented him
She asked him to leave
Bourelle registered for a leadership class titled “Leadership for women.” Why was he denied entry?
Because he did not meet the academic requirements
Because the class was only for women
Because the class was full
Because the class was canceled
According to Bourelle, which factor increases problem-solving ability, creativity, and innovation?
Gender diversity
Cultural diversity
Educational diversity
Age diversity
What does Bourelle suggest happens if you are “blinded by your cultural glasses”?
You will become more creative
You will feel lonely and rejected
You will adapt quickly
You will make more friends
According to Bourelle, what is a typical reaction at a Norwegian bus stop when it becomes full?
People start talking to each other
Someone stands up and leaves the bench
People move closer together
People ignore each other
How does Bourelle describe the impact of cultural differences on physical space and politeness?
They are universal and understood similarly everywhere
They have no significant impact on communication
They can lead to miscommunication and discomfort
They make people more polite
What project did Bourelle start with his friend to help connect cultures?
A leadership training program
A website with humoristic cultural drawings
A multicultural conference
A series of academic lectures
What is the key concept Bourelle emphasizes throughout his lecture?
Conformity
Isolation
Cultural glasses
Independence
True or False: Bourelle was surprised that a stranger spoke to him in Brussels because he was used to the more reserved culture of Norway.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle believes that confronting and complaining about a new culture is the best way to adapt.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle's friend’s lack of emotional feedback was misinterpreted due to cultural differences.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle was allowed to attend the “Leadership for women” class because of his position on the board of directors.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle refers to the concept of "equality of results" to explain a university’s policy on leadership training.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle argues that cultural diversity in boards leads to a 15% improvement in performance.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle’s project to connect cultures has reached over a million people.
True
False
True or False: Bourelle claims that politeness is a universal concept that is interpreted the same way in all cultures.
True
False
What does Bourelle suggest is the first step to overcoming cultural barriers?
Ignoring cultural differences
Understanding your own cultural biases
Adopting the new culture immediately
Avoiding interaction with locals
True or False: Bourelle believes that humor is an effective tool to bridge cultural gaps.
True
False
