MULTI MIDTERM (3RD)

1. Crossing your index finger and middle finger is commonly a sign of good luck

A) Yes
B) Maybe
C) No

2. In Vietnam, this gesture is considered rude, especially to another person. It's compared to the middle finger in American culture

A) Cross fingers
B) Kissing
C) Nodding

3. used across the world for greeting, beckoning, or farewells

A) Nodding
B) Sitting crossed leg
C) Hand waving

4. The hand wave used in Italy for goodbye can be interpreted by other cultures as "come here." With your palm facing inwards, you move your hand from front to back

A) Asia
B) Europe
C) Italy

5. In some Asian cultures, the gesture of "come here" is considered insulting and is only used for calling animals. Meanwhile, other Asian cultures prefer to use their palm downwards.

A) Hand waving
B) Nodding
C) Sitting cross leg

6. is common throughout the world, especially in North America and in some European countries.

A) Hand waving
B) Crossed fingers
C) Sitting crossed legged

7. In many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, sitting cross-legged is. considered disrespectful. Resting the ankles over the knee also risks pointing the foot sole at someone else, which is very rude

A) Sitting crossed legged
B) Hand ring
C) Kissing in public

8. Effective communication requires:

A) Avoidance of feedback
B) Only verbal clarity
C) Only nonverbal cues
D) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication

9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?

A) substituting for verbal communication
B) contradicting verbal messages
C) all of the above
D) reinforcing verbal messages

10. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

A) a smile
B) silence
C) a written email
D) a handshake

11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?

A) Avoiding cultural differences
B) Ignoring non-verbal cues
C) Using stereotypes
D) Practicing active listening

12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:

A) Increased empathy
B) Miscommunication and pride
C) Miscommunication and prejudice
D) Better understanding

13. In intercultural communication, "face" refers to:

A) Facial expressions only
B) Physical appearance
C) Digital identity
D) Social reputation and dignity

14. Which of the following is an example of intercultural competence?

A) Using stereotypes to understand others
B) Avoiding communication with other cultures
C) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
D) ignoring cultural differences

15. Non-verbal communication includes:

A) tone of voice
B) gestures
C) All of the above
D) facial expressions

16. Ethnocentrism is

A) adapting to another's culture
B) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
C) avoiding cultural differences
D) respecting all cultures equally

17. Which of the following is a low-context culture?

A) United States
B) China
C) Japan
D) Saudi Arabia

18. High-context cultures rely heavily on:

A) explicit verbal communications
B) direct confrontation
C) written contracts
D) Non-verbal cues and shared understanding

19. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to intercultural communication

A) Ethnocentrism
B) Language differences
C) Cultural stereotypes
D) Active listening

20. Intercultural communication refers to:

A) communication between people from different cultural backgrounds
B) communication in formal organizations
C) Communication in formal organizations
D) Communication using only digital platforms

21. Effective intercultural communication requires:

A) Strict adherence to one's own culture
B) Flexibility
C) ignoring feedback
D) avoidance of cultural diversity

22. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication in a professional setting?

A) giving aspeech
B) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
C) Writing a report
D) Sending a memo

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