Intercultural Communication Quiz
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- Q1
When conducting business in Germany, is it best to:
Not waste anyone’s time; be punctual and direct
Buy local beer and take it to all meeting as a gift
Give out your business cards to everybody
45s - Q2
Is the OK sign offensive in Japan?
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q3
You have arrived at a business meeting in South Korea and you are meeting the company’s president. You should:
Nod your head slightly
Bow and wait for him to initiate the handshake
Look him in the eye and extend your hand for a handshake
45s - Q4
During a business meeting in Thailand, you avoid:
Pointing to a statue of BuddhaIf you are a man; crossing your left ankle over your right kneeSilent pauses during a conversation
Wearing black
45s - Q5
When meeting someone in a business context in France, what should you avoid doing?
Making eye contact
Asking about family
Using first names, if meeting someone for the first time
45s - Q6
When delegating tasks to an Indian colleague, she/he responds to all your questions and comments with a ‘yes’. This means:
She/he will do exactly as told, following your indications
She/he is showing respect
She/he understands completely
45s - Q7
In which country does nodding your head up and down mean ‘no’?
Bulgaria
Sweden
Russia
Poland
45s - Q8
You are speaking at a business meeting and the Japanese delegate closes his/her eyes. What does this mean?
She/he is disengaged
She/he is tired, maybe suffering from jet lag
She/he is concentrating and listening hard
45s - Q9
When talking with members of your team who do not speak your language as your first language, what do you do?
Find someone who speaks their language and ask them to translate
Speak more loudly and slowly than usual to avoid misunderstandings
Speak naturally but avoid using jargon, colloquial language and idioms that may be difficult to understand
45s - Q10
You are meeting clients in Latin America, where you understand they have a relaxed attitude to time. When do you aim to arrive for your meetings?
Half an hour late, as this is what you experienced when these clients visited you in your home country
Five to ten minutes late
A few minutes early, as you would at home
45s