In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?
Japan
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You are in Amman, Jordan, and you are invited to go to the souk. Where will you be going?
Market in an Arab country
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In Italy, mums and roses are the favored flowers to take when invited to dinner. True or False?
FALSE In Italy, mums and roses are funeral Flowers.
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In many countries, it is perfectly normal for men to be physically affectionate with each other. True or False?
TRUE Men in foreign countries often greet each other in a variety of ways
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In which country would showing up half an hour late for an invitation be considered rude?
Switzerland
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If you are having dinner with a business partner in Argentina, when is it appropriate to talk business?
After some polite table conversation
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In Egypt, you have been invited to a meal at a family home. Towards the end of the meal you are very full. Your hostess offers you more food. What should you do?
Accept and take a small bite.
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While in South Korea for a business meeting, you present a gift to a business associate to thank him for his hospitality and to build the relationship. He refuses to accept the gift. You should:
Insist he takes the gift until it is accepted
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In India, you are invited to a friend’s house to share a meal of rice and curry. What is the best way to eat?
Only the right hand may be used for eating. The left hand is considered unclean
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In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?
In Germany and Austria, many students would knock on their desks or a table to show appreciation for a good lecture or presentation.
