CULTURE QUIZ

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:

In which culture is it offensive to make prolonged eye contact when speaking to people?

In which country would your hosts assume that they have failed to provide you with enough food if you clean your plate when eating?

In which country does opening a gift in front of the person who gave it to you appear greedy?

If you are having dinner with a business partner in Argentina, when is it appropriate to talk business?

In which country should you avoid wearing white clothing to a celebration and using white paper to wrap gifts?

In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?

Where might you be judged for asking for a condiment or other seasoning if there is none on the table?

In which country would showing up half an hour late for an invitation be considered rude?

In which countries is tipping seen as offensive?

In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?

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?

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?