Banked Time Cultural Diversity Assesment

18 Questions | By Michaelhart12 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 66

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This assesment wil see how much you know about different cultures and their habits and customs.

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1.

When greeting someone for the first time, a cupped handshake (in which my left hand covers the normal handshake) is a good way to show my sincerity and interest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

In Japan, gift-giving protocol dictates that it is best to avoid offering gifts wrapped in which color wrapping paper?
- A.
  
  Blue
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  White
3.

Who goes through a revolving door first, the host or the visitor?
- A.
  
  Host
- B.
  
  Visitor
- C.
  
  Either A or B
4.

When is it okay to send confidential information via email or to discuss client business on a cell/mobile phone in a semi-private area?
- A.
  
  Anytime
- B.
  
  Only when urgent
- C.
  
  Email if it is private, cell phone if no one is around
- D.
  
  Never
5.

When dining in India, which hand should you eat with?
- A.
  
  Left hand
- B.
  
  Right hand
6.

In which countries should the "OK" sign be avoided (thumb and forefinger forming a circle with other three fingers splayed upward)?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Germany
- C.
  
  Japan
- D.
  
  Brazil
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

When at meetings at which people are wearing name tags, the best place to put my name tag is on my left chest area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Forming an “O” with the thumb and the forefinger in Japan means that we can now discuss money
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Laughter in Japan can be a sign of confusion, insecurity or embarrassment
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

In Mediterranean cultures, being boisterous in the streets and public places is widely accepted
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

In Brazil, purple flowers are a symbol of friendship
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

^{_{In all but one of the following countries it is expected that you bring a gift to a business meeting. In which country is it NOT expected?}}
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  Denmark
- C.
  
  Bolivia
13.

_{In Saudi Arabia, which is considered a popular gesture of friendship between men?}
- A.
  
  Holding hands while walking
- B.
  
  Kissing
- C.
  
  Winking
14.

_{In Great Britain, tapping your nose indicates that something is:}
- A.
  
  Smelly
- B.
  
  Annoying
- C.
  
  Confidential
15.

_{When treating a client to a business meal in China, the most appropriate tipping strategy would be:}
- A.
  
  5% tip
- B.
  
  10%tip
- C.
  
  50% tip
- D.
  
  No tip at all
16.

The use of leather clothing in India is offensive
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The use of the word "no" in Japan can be offensive
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

The man must first extend his hand to shake a womens hand.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False