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) Cross fingers
B) Nodding
C) Kissing

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

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

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) Italy
B) Europe
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) 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) Kissing in public
B) Sitting crossed legged
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) contradicting verbal messages
B) reinforcing verbal messages
C) substituting for verbal communication
D) all of the above

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

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

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

A) Using stereotypes
B) Avoiding cultural differences
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) Digital identity
B) Social reputation and dignity
C) Physical appearance
D) Facial expressions only

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

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

15. Non-verbal communication includes:

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

16. Ethnocentrism is

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

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

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

18. High-context cultures rely heavily on:

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

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

21. Effective intercultural communication requires:

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

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

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

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