What is culture shock?
Feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or experiencing a new culture.
In which country is it considered offensive to leave a tip after a meal? • USA? • Japan? • Brazil?
Japan
In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky? • Iran? • Brazil? • China?
China
In which country does nodding your head up and down mean ‘no’? • Bulgaria? • Russia? • Thailand?
Bulgaria
In which country you should never eat all the food on your plate, as it implies that the host did not provide enough food? • Italy? • China? • India?
China
Slurping your soup loudly is NOT considered rude in: • France? • Japan? • The United Kingdom?
Japan & China
In Dubai your business meeting may be interrupted for one of these reasons: having coffee, exchanging business cards, prayers. Which one is ture?
Prayers
In which of these countries is it expected that you always raise your glass lower than your senior manager? • Italy? • Argentina? • South Korea?
South Korea
In which country is crossing your legs pointing your feet to someone?
Qatar
In which countries women can go to prison for not wearing a veil or hijab?
Iran and Afghanistan
In which countries is a custom to give a quick kiss on the lips to others?
South Africa and Australia (though it depends on the aresa)
In which countries is it offensive to show the thumbs up ??
Ira, Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. It's like showing the middle finger
In which country is rude to point with your index finger?
Malaysia
In which country is it rude to touch someone's head?
Thailand. The head is considered the most sacred part of the body
In which countries you must eat or greet someone with your right hand?
India and most Middle East countries
True or False? Wearing a burqa or a niqab (Muslim veil covering women's face) is forbidden in France
Ture. They made it illegal since 2011. Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and followed this.
