MULTI MIDTERM (3RD) - Quiz
  • 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) Nodding
B) Kissing
C) Cross fingers
  • 3. used across the world for greeting, beckoning, or farewells
A) Nodding
B) Hand waving
C) Sitting crossed leg
  • 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) Hand waving
B) Sitting cross leg
C) Nodding
  • 6. is common throughout the world, especially in North America and in some European countries.
A) Sitting crossed legged
B) Hand waving
C) Crossed fingers
  • 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) Kissing in public
C) Hand ring
  • 8. Effective communication requires:
A) Avoidance of feedback
B) Only nonverbal cues
C) Only verbal clarity
D) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
  • 9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?
A) all of the above
B) reinforcing verbal messages
C) contradicting verbal messages
D) substituting for verbal communication
  • 10. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?
A) a smile
B) a written email
C) a handshake
D) silence
  • 11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?
A) Avoiding cultural differences
B) Using stereotypes
C) Ignoring non-verbal cues
D) Practicing active listening
  • 12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:
A) Better understanding
B) Miscommunication and pride
C) Increased empathy
D) Miscommunication and prejudice
  • 13. In intercultural communication, "face" refers to:
A) Social reputation and dignity
B) Facial expressions only
C) Physical appearance
D) Digital identity
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of intercultural competence?
A) Using stereotypes to understand others
B) ignoring cultural differences
C) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
D) Avoiding communication with other cultures
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) tone of voice
B) gestures
C) All of the above
D) facial expressions
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) respecting all cultures equally
B) avoiding cultural differences
C) adapting to another's culture
D) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
  • 17. Which of the following is a low-context culture?
A) China
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Saudi Arabia
  • 18. High-context cultures rely heavily on:
A) written contracts
B) explicit verbal communications
C) direct confrontation
D) Non-verbal cues and shared understanding
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to intercultural communication
A) Cultural stereotypes
B) Active listening
C) Language differences
D) Ethnocentrism
  • 20. Intercultural communication refers to:
A) Communication using only digital platforms
B) communication in formal organizations
C) communication between people from different cultural backgrounds
D) Communication in formal organizations
  • 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) Sending a memo
B) giving aspeech
C) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
D) Writing a report
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