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Cultural differences

Quiz by Hanne Martikainen

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15 questions
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  • Q1
    In the UK, it’s polite to put your napkin around your neck while you eat.
    true
    false
    30s
  • Q2
    In the UK, what does it mean if someone says: “I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you”.
    I’ll keep your secret.
    I wish you luck.
    30s
  • Q3
    In Turkey, it’s polite to leave some food on your plate to show that you were happy with the meal.
    false
    true
    30s
  • Q4
    In the UK, what does it mean if someone says: “I cross my heart and hope to die”.
    I promise that I’m telling the truth
    Wish me good luck.
    30s
  • Q5
    In Japan, handshakes, cheek kisses and hugs are considered impolite in business meetings.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q6
    In the UK, what does it mean if someone taps the side of their nose with their index finger?
    Never you mind, it’s a secret.
    You guessed correctly
    30s
  • Q7
    In Italy, what does it mean if someone taps the side of their nose with their index finger?
    Watch out.
    Never you mind, it’s a secret.
    30s
  • Q8
    In Thailand, you should never touch someone’s head because they believe it’s the holiest part of the body.
    false
    true
    30s
  • Q9
    In Australia, if you shake your head, it means
    no
    yes
    30s
  • Q10
    In Bulgaria, if you shake your head, it means
    no
    yes
    30s
  • Q11
    In Japan, it’s OK to make slurping and swallowing noises when you’re eating your rice and sauce.
    true
    false
    30s
  • Q12
    In South Africa, if you speak to someone while your hands are in your pockets, they probably think that you
    don’t respect them.
    are a strong and independent person.
    30s
  • Q13
    If a Middle Eastern man holds another man’s hand in public, it often shows that they respect each other.
    false
    true
    30s
  • Q14
    In Asia and in the Middle East, if you sit legs crossed you are being impolite.
    true
    false
    30s
  • Q15
    In Germany, bringing someone red roses as a gift tells them that
    you have romantic feelings for the person.
    you want to apologize.
    30s

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