Why is it important to have eye contact while speaking?
because maintaining good eye contact conveys attentiveness to the conversation.
How do you show your respect and politeness to elders or people with higher status through eye contact?
. Looking down or away
What makes going over to someone’s house considered impolite?
If you do it without giving a call to the host saying that you want to go
What are the 2 taboos in the USA?
Jumping the line and showing disrespect to different cultures, or calling other nationalities rude slang words.
What is an important rule about making eye contact with Japanese people? Why?
Don't make a lot of direct eye contact; the Japanese might find this uncomfortable or even feel threatened. Instead look down first and then in the eyes
What kind of eye contact should you make when you are talking to someone older, such are a teacher or parents?
Look down first, and then in the eyes.
What makes stepping on tatami unacceptable?
It is unacceptable to step on tatami wearing shoes.
Mention 2 taboos in Singapore.
Touching people’s head; blowing your nose or clear your throat in public; eat from a big dish shared by everyone with your own chopsticks at a social dinner.
Mention minimum 2 taboos among Japanese.
It may be insulting to stick your chopsticks in food because it is associated with death. Feet on the furniture and eating and drink while walking are rude.
How can you show your interest when you are talking to an American?
Looking a person in the eye when talking is a way of showing interest.
What is considered rude for Americans? Why?
coming more than 15 minutes late, staring at a person for some time, spitting in public places without a tissue, jumping the line, disrespecting other cultures.
When you visit someone in Singapore, whom must you respect? How can you do that?
When you visit someone in Singapore, you must respect the older generation, like letting them choose a seat and food first.
What should you do to your shoes when you are visiting someone?
You should take your shoes off at the hall and put them facing the entrance.
What makes a visit impolite?
It is impolite to visit without a gift
What is unacceptable to do in public places?
Spitting without any tissue.
Which one is better, big or small gifts?
It’s better to bring each person a small, inexpensive gift.