Culture Notes -- Different Customs In Different Cultures
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- 1.In the U.S., Canada and most European countries, you're expected to arrive ___________ for appointments or meetings.
- A.
Late
- B.
On time
- C.
Not on time
- 2.In Spain, you're expected to arrive ________ for most appointments or meetings.
- A.
Late
- B.
Early
- C.
On time
- 3.In Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam, never pass something to an older person or superior with only one hand; you're expected to use ____________ .
- A.
Right hand
- B.
Left hand
- C.
Both hands
- 4.In the U.S. and Canada, don't __________ if you're invited to someone's home.
- A.
Call
- B.
Arrive early
- C.
Go
- 5.In the U.S. and Canada, you're supposed to _________ if you plan to visit someone at home.
- A.
Go first without calling
- B.
Arrive early
- C.
Call first
- 6.In many Asian countries, it is _________ to visit your friends at home without invitation or prior appointment.
- A.
Acceptable
- B.
Not acceptable
- C.
Unusual
- 7.In most countries, when you meet someone for the first time, you aren't _________ to hug or kiss them.
- A.
Should
- B.
Must
- C.
Supposed
- 8.In Peru, Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia and Mexico, it is common to _________ someone you have just met for the first time.
- A.
Kiss
- B.
Bow at
- C.
Ignore
- 9.In the U.S., Canada and many European countries, it is ____________ to eat noisily or burp loudly in front of others.
- A.
Polite
- B.
Impolite
- C.
O.K.
- 10.In the U.S., people usually stand at least ___________ apart from one another when they talk or when they stand in line for something.
- A.
10 inches
- B.
6 feet
- C.
3 feet
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