Cultural Gestures: What Do You Know?

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1. In Western cultures, mutual eye contact is a sign of respect. In some Carribbean and South Asian countries, also Australian Aboriginal culture, it is a sign of respect to not make eye contact with superiors and elders.

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Eye contact can be seen as disrespectful if you are speaking to someone who is superior to you or older than you in these cultures.

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Cultural Gestures: What Do You Know? - Quiz

How much do you know about the meaning of certain gestures in different cultures? This quiz will test your knowledge!

2. In Indonesia, If you have your hands in your pockets it is a sign of:

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This is considered to be a very rude gesture in Indonesia, similar to the effect of "the finger" in Western cultures.

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3. In Persian culture, if someone gives you the "thumbs up" gesture, he is wishing you good luck.

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This is actually a very offensive gesture, that basically means "screw you"!

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4. In Japan, high-pitched laughter indicates

Explanation

This is considered very unprofessional in Japanese business culture.

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5. The "OK" sign used in Western Cultures, means what in Japan:

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This sign can be taken as a sign of complete disrespect in Japan, one that can mean "we want more money" in Business deals!

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In Western cultures, mutual eye contact is a sign of respect....
In Indonesia, If you have your hands in your pockets it is a sign of:
In Persian culture, if someone gives you the "thumbs up"...
In Japan, high-pitched laughter indicates
The "OK" sign used in Western Cultures, means what in Japan:
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