MULTI MIDTERM (3RD)

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

A) No
B) Yes
C) Maybe

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) 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) Asia
B) Italy
C) Europe

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) Sitting cross leg
B) Nodding
C) Hand waving

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

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

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) Only verbal clarity
B) Avoidance of feedback
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) all of the above
C) contradicting verbal messages
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 prejudice
C) Better understanding
D) Miscommunication and pride

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

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

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

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

15. Non-verbal communication includes:

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

16. Ethnocentrism is

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

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

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

18. High-context cultures rely heavily on:

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

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

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

20. Intercultural communication refers to:

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

21. Effective intercultural communication requires:

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

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

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

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