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 which one of these reasons?
Having coffee
Prayers
Exchanging business cards
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 Qatar, crossing your legs pointing your feet to someone is very rude. True or false?
True. It means that you believe the person is beneath you
In which Middle Eastern countries is it offensive to show the thumbs up ??
Iran, Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. It's like showing the middle finger
In which country is rude to point with your index finger?
Senegal
Ukraine
China
Malaysia
In which country is it rude to touch someone's head?
Vietnam
Malaysia
Thailand.
In which countries must you 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
True. They made it illegal since 2011. Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and followed this.
