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INDIVIDUAL QUIZZ - SMALL TALK

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a peach culture?

a)

Sharing information about themselves.

b)

Rarely smiling at strangers.

c)

Having many casual relationships but few deep ones.

d)

Being soft on the outside.

2.

What is commonly used among Greek men for greeting each other?

a)

Handshaking

b)

Patting

c)

Hugging

d)

Cheek kissing

3.

Since cultures are classified along the “peach-coconut” continuum, what misunderstandings and conflicts may arise?

a)

Germans may think that Americans are shallow and have a fake smile.

b)

Americans may think that Russians are manipulative and egoistic (ích kỷ).

c)

Russians may think that Japanese are rude and aggressive.

d)

Japanese may think that Americans are cold and nepotistic.

4.

What is the main reason for the differences in greeting gestures between Vietnam and ESCs?

a)

Influence of religion

b)

Influence of age and social status

c)

Influence of climate

d)

Influence of education

5.

When did the phrase “high five” first appear in the English dictionary as a noun?

a)

1975

b)

1981

c)

1980

d)

2000

6.

What is the term for a hug in Latin American countries?

a)

Abrazo

b)

Amigo

c)

Fiesta

d)

Sombrer

7.

What is the best meaning of a greeting?

a)

A way to show personal feelings to others

b)

An action to show presence and connection between people or groups

c)

A tradition used only in formal situations

d)

A social rule that exists only in some cultures

8.

Why do people sometimes use non-verbal greetings more often?

a)

Because they are always more polite than verbal greetings.

b)

Because people may not speak the same language or be far away.

c)

Because non-verbal greetings are better in business meetings.

d)

Because verbal greetings are rude in some cultures.

9.

What is the main reason people shake hands?

a)

To show respect to someone important

b)

To show trust, balance, and equality between two people

c)

To show power and social position

d)

To make new friends in a friendly way

10.

How many types of greeting?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

What does "cheek kissing" mean?

a)

Greeting

b)

To confer congratulations

c)

To comfort someone

d)

All are correct

12.

Where does "bowing" prominent?

a)

Asian countries

b)

European countries

c)

African countries

d)

All are correct

13.

What is the main purpose of a handshake?

a)

To show power and social status

b)

To express love and care

c)

To convey trust, balance, and equality

d)

To celebrate a victory

14.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a peach culture?

a)

Being reserved and private with strangers.

b)

Taking a long time to build relationships.

c)

Sharing personal information easily.

d)

Having a tough exterior but a soft inner circle.

15.

What is the cultural significance of bowing in Asian countries?

a)

It is used mainly in business settings.

b)

It is a sign of disrespect when done improperly.

c)

It signifies social status and respect.

d)

It is a form of greeting for young children only.