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  • 1. 

    If you are doing business  in Israel, you should not expect to have any meetings on 

    • A.

      A Friday

    • B.

      B Saturday

    • C.

      C Sunday

    Correct Answer
    B. B Saturday
    Explanation
    Saturday is the day of rest

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  • 2. 

    You should refer to Japanese visitors to your country as 

    • A.

      A Orientals

    • B.

      B foreigners

    • C.

      C Asians

    Correct Answer
    C. C Asians
    Explanation
    They do not like being referred to as Orientals or foreigners

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  • 3. 

    When doing business in Japan, you don´t need to take any business cards with you. 

    • A.

      A True

    • B.

      B False

    Correct Answer
    B. B False
    Explanation
    Business cards are important

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  • 4. 

    In Japan, which of the following would be a suitable gift?. 

    • A.

      A four red roses

    • B.

      B six white carnations

    • C.

      C ten pink lilies

    Correct Answer
    C. C ten pink lilies
    Explanation
    The number 4 and the colour white are associated with death

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  • 5. 

    Which colour should you avoid if you are giving a present in Mexico or Brazil?. 

    • A.

      A White

    • B.

      B Blue

    • C.

      C Purple

    Correct Answer
    C. C Purple
    Explanation
    The colour purple is associated with death

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  • 6. 

    In England, you don't need to say anything at the start of a meal. 

    • A.

      A True

    • B.

      B False

    Correct Answer
    A. A True
    Explanation
    The English do not normally say anything like "bon appétit"

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  • 7. 

    In  Saudi Arabia, you should avoid showing people

    • A.

      A the palm of your hand

    • B.

      B the sole of your foot.

    Correct Answer
    B. B the sole of your foot.
    Explanation
    This is considered to be offensive

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  • 8. 

    If you were  giving a gift of soap in the Philippines, which scent should you avoid?

    • A.

      A oranges

    • B.

      B lemmons

    • C.

      C strawberries

    Correct Answer
    B. B lemmons
    Explanation
    This scent is associated with death.

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  • 9. 

    When you have finished eating a Chinese meal  with chopsticks, it is polite to cross the chopsticks on the plate?

    • A.

      A True

    • B.

      B False

    Correct Answer
    B. B False
    Explanation
    You should never leave your chopsticks crossed.

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  • 10. 

    In the United States, smoking is acceptable in almost all business and social situations?. 

    • A.

      A True

    • B.

      B False

    Correct Answer
    B. B False
    Explanation
    Smoking is not generally acceptable in the United States

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  • 11. 

    You should not criticize the King or Queen in

    • A.

      A England

    • B.

      B Thailand

    • C.

      C Spain

    Correct Answer
    B. B Thailand
    Explanation
    Great respect is shown for the royal family in Thailand

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  • 12. 

    A man should not shake hands with a woman in

    • A.

      A South Korea

    • B.

      B Iceland

    • C.

      C Ethiopia

    Correct Answer
    A. A South Korea
    Explanation
    Shaking hands is acceptable in the other two countries.

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