Experian Gts - Lost In Translation
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A Fortnight is 2 weeks
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True
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False
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A fun quiz about the words and sayings that we find confusing
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The UK saying 'Starter for 10' often used in project kickoff meetings or emails originates from?
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The TV Quiz University Challange
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The popular Harry Potter books
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Snooker or Billiards
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Politics
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A. The TV Quiz University ChallangeExplanation
It's terminology used in a very popular TV quiz show - University Challenge. It's very intellectual. Two teams are in competition. They are asked a common question. The team that gets the correct answer then goes on to three further questions. The starter question is worth 10 points - hence the phrase, and the other three questions 5 points each. It a yearly battle between 24 teams.Rate this question:
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In the UK the word 'Cheers' is used to say....
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Thanks
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You are welcome
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Bye
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Toasting before drinks
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
In the UK 'Cheers' can mean all of the above. It is also very commonly used with more than a hint of sarcasm!Rate this question:
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In which of these countries might the common 'thumbs up' signal be offensive?
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Latin America, West Africa,Greece, Russia, Sardinia and the south of Italy
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The UK, North America
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France, Germany, The Netherlands and Bulgaria
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China, Malaysia and India
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A. Latin America, West Africa,Greece, Russia, Sardinia and the south of ItalyExplanation
While Western culture has become used to the thumbs-up as a positive, informal signal, generally indicating a job well done, there are cultures where a thumbs-up may land you in trouble. In most of Latin America and West Africa, as well as Greece, Russia, Sardinia and the south of Italy, the thumbs-up basically means the same as the middle finger.Rate this question:
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If a colleague in Norway asks you to meet them at 'half five' when should you turn up?
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17:30
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16:30
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Who knows!
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A. 16:30Explanation
“Half five” meaning the meeting should start at 17.30. In Norway “half five” is 16.30 as the “half” is always prior to the hour. If you say “five thirty” that's the same as 17.30 in Norway.Rate this question:
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In the UK a colleague might ask “what’s the rationale behind that decision?” what do they mean?
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"She/he likes my idea and wants to understand how I had such a brilliant idea"
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"I'm not sure what you mean"
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"Bad idea, try again!"
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"You are a fantastic thinker, help me understand your process, so that I may emulate you in future"
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A. "Bad idea, try again!"Explanation
The folks in the UK are famous for not saying what they mean!Rate this question:
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The Costa Rican Spanish word Paciencia means?
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Comprehensive
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Comprehension
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Patience
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The Spanish word for ‘patience’ also translates to ‘comprehension or comprehensive’. So CR guys might say thank you for your comprehension, which may be taken one way, when they mean ‘thank you for your patience’ which may be taken a different way.Rate this question:
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Do you have any other examples where something you've heard has been 'lost in translation'?
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