Experian Gts - Lost In Translation
11 Questions
| Attempts: 196
A fun quiz about the words and sayings that we find confusing
Questions and Answers
- 1.Do you have any other examples where something you've heard has been 'lost in translation'?
- 2.In the UK a colleague might ask “what’s the rationale behind that decision?” what do they mean?
- A.
"She/he likes my idea and wants to understand how I had such a brilliant idea"
- B.
"I'm not sure what you mean"
- C.
"Bad idea, try again!"
- D.
"You are a fantastic thinker, help me understand your process, so that I may emulate you in future"
- 3.The Costa Rican Spanish word Paciencia means?
- A.
Comprehensive
- B.
Comprehension
- C.
Patience
- D.
All of the above
- 4.The UK saying 'Starter for 10' often used in project kickoff meetings or emails originates from?
- A.
The TV Quiz University Challange
- B.
The popular Harry Potter books
- C.
Snooker or Billiards
- D.
Politics
- 5.
In which of these countries might the common 'thumbs up' signal be offensive?- A.
Latin America, West Africa,Greece, Russia, Sardinia and the south of Italy
- B.
The UK, North America
- C.
France, Germany, The Netherlands and Bulgaria
- D.
China, Malaysia and India
- 6.
If a colleague in Norway asks you to meet them at 'half five' when should you turn up?
- A.
17:30
- B.
16:30
- C.
Who knows!
- 7.In the UK the word 'Cheers' is used to say....
- A.
Thanks
- B.
You are welcome
- C.
Bye
- D.
Toasting before drinks
- E.
All of the above
- 8.A Fortnight is 2 weeks
- A.
True
- B.
False
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