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1. What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?


2. What are the world's two most widely practiced religions?  _____________30% and ___________________20%


3.
Belgium has two distinct cultures, what are they?


4. The Namaste is the greeting used in what parts of the world? 


5. Why is it offensive to give a gift of four golf balls in
Japan?


6. It is appropriate to use first names with business associates shortly after meeting them, in which parts of the world?


7. What should you write on the back of the business card of a Japanese associate while in their presence?


8. Name the correct formal and informal forms of the pronoun "you" with the their languages respectively: A. "Sie" and "Du" B. "Ud" and "Tu" C. "Vous" and "Tu"

a. Spanish, French, German

b. German Spanish, French

c. French, Spanish, German

d. German, French, Spanish


9. In the
U.K., to "table" a discussion or subject has the same meaning as in the U.S.

True                        False


10. In
China, a clock is considered an appropriate business gift.

True                                        False


11. Always cross your legs in Muslim countries because showing the bottom of your foot demonstrates high respect.

True                                                        False


12. Why do the Japanese often say the word hai (pronounced high) in conversation?


13. The hands-on-the-hips gesture indicates confidence and openness in
Asia.

 

True                                                        False


14. Power lunches, where business is discussed, are common all over the world.

 

True                                                        False

 

15. Shake hands with someone from Muslim countries with your left hand.

 

True                                                        False

 

16. A smile and laughter are universally understood. 

 

True                                                        False

17.  What does this sign American OK sign, (a circle made by joining the thumb and the forefinger) mean in:

The United States                                _________

Japan                                                      _________

France                                                    _________

Brazil and many parts of the world    _________

Some of South America                      _________

American Sign Language                   _________

True.  Facial expressions and other non verbal gestures don’t carry universal meanings.  Never presume you can interpret the sture          
Bonus Question What does Arab mean?

 

a. An ethnic group

b. A religion

c. A race

d. A geographical area

email Karla Scott at  kjscott@bellsouth.net  for answers

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