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1. In South Korea it is considered polite to:You answered: Finish all the food on your plateIncorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Refuse offers of more food at least 3 times
2. At a dinner in Hong Kong where will the guest of honour be seated?You answered: Opposite the hostCorrect!
3. Dropping your chopsticks in China is considered bad luck.You answered: TrueCorrect!
4. In Belgium how many times should you raise your glass when toasting?You answered: Once Incorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Twice
5. Jews are forbidden from eating which of these?You answered: LobsterCorrect!
6. In the Middle East which of these should you avoid when eating?You answered: Using your left handCorrect!
7. In Belarus what is the most popular drink at a business gathering?You answered: VodkaCorrect!
8. Who pays for a meal in France?You answered: GuestIncorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Host
9. In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?You answered: TrueCorrect!
10. In Bolivia bananas should be eaten with a knife and forkYou answered: TrueCorrect!
India
1. Which of these best describes Indian society?
Meritocratic
Hierarchical
Egalitarian
2. When meeting an Indian business woman for the first time you should...?
Refrain from smiling and look to the ground out of respect
Greet her with the 'namaste'
Wait to see how she greets you and reciprocate accordingly
3. Criticism of staff should always be carried out..
In private to avoid loss of face
In front of others to display your authority
Outside the office in a social situation
4. Tough, non-compromising negotiators are the most respected?
True
False
5. While delegating tasks to an Indian colleague your questions are all responded to with a 'yes'. This means...
He/She is being respectful
He/She understands fully
He/She will do exactly as you ask
6. A person's status is determined by...
"Personal contacts, number of children and size of house"
"Job title, salary and knowledge of languages"
"Family background, caste, age and job title"
7. Who are the decision makers in most Indian businesses with relation to negotiations?
The manager dealing with you
The head of the family
The negotiation team
8. If interviewing Indian candidates for a job, which of these is not advisable?
Asking them about their family life
Asking them about their education
Asking them about their career aspirations
9. Which is more important?
Truth
Politeness
10. When giving instructions to Indian staff in your office it is recommended that you..
Write them down and distribute them
Call a casual group meeting
Approach people individuall
Argentina
1. In order to avoid giving offense, the Falkland Islands should, if mentioned, be referred to as what?
The Solomon Islands
The Islands
The Malvinas Islands
2. What is the predominant religion in Argentina?
Judaism
Catholicism
Protestantism
3. Business dress in Argentina is fairly informal.
True
False
4. When attending a meal in Argentina it is appropriate to discuss business....
Immediately
After some polite personal conversation
Never
5. Argentines usually take on the surname of the....
Father
Mother
Father and mother
6. When meeting someone in Argentina for the first time which if the following greetings is most appropriate?
To shake hands briefly and nod
To kiss both cheeks
To embrace
7. The most popular sport in Argentina is....
Football (soccer)
Polo
Baseball
8. To indicate that you have finished eating and have had enough you should....
Rest your knife and fork side by side on your dinner plate
Cross your knife and fork with the prongs facing downwards on your dinner plate
Push your plate away from you
9. Which country was the colonial ruler of Argentina until 1816?
Spain
France
Mexico
10. Argentines typically find it hard to disagree with someone they like.
True
False
South Korea
1. In South Korea it is considered polite to:You answered: Finish all the food on your plateIncorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Refuse offers of more food at least 3 times
2. At a dinner in Hong Kong where will the guest of honour be seated?You answered: Opposite the hostCorrect!
3. Dropping your chopsticks in China is considered bad luck.You answered: TrueCorrect!
4. In Belgium how many times should you raise your glass when toasting?You answered: Once Incorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Twice
5. Jews are forbidden from eating which of these?You answered: LobsterCorrect!
6. In the Middle East which of these should you avoid when eating?You answered: Using your left handCorrect!
7. In Belarus what is the most popular drink at a business gathering?You answered: VodkaCorrect!
8. Who pays for a meal in France?You answered: GuestIncorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Host
9. In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?You answered: TrueCorrect!
10. In Bolivia bananas should be eaten with a knife and forkYou answered: TrueCorrect!
Your final score is: 70% (A decent score)
Business cards
1. In the Philippines who should give the business card first?You answered: The visitorCorrect!
2. What language should you ideally translate your business cards into if going to Taiwan?You answered: CantoneseCorrect!
3. Which of these is most important on business cards in Germany?You answered: QualificationsCorrect!
4. When meeting a group of people in Venezuela you should give your business card to...You answered: EveryoneCorrect!
5. Business cards are always reciprocated in the USA?You answered: FalseCorrect!
6. Which of these should you not do to a South Korean's business card?You answered: Write on itCorrect!
7. In Sri Lanka which hand should you not use to pass business cards?You answered: LeftCorrect!
8. What colour ink is best for business cards in China?You answered: GoldCorrect!
9. Exchaging business cards is very ceremonious in the UK.You answered: FalseCorrect!
10. You should accept cards in Japan with...You answered: Both handsCorrect!
Your final score is: 100% (Excellent)