MULTI MIDTERM (3RD)

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

A) No
B) Maybe
C) Yes

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

A) Kissing
B) Cross fingers
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) Europe
B) Italy
C) Asia

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) Nodding
B) Hand waving
C) Sitting cross leg

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

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

8. Effective communication requires:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:

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

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

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

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

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

15. Non-verbal communication includes:

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

16. Ethnocentrism is

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

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

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

18. High-context cultures rely heavily on:

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

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

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

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

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) Sending a memo
D) Writing a report

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