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MULTI MIDTERM (3RD)
Contributed by: Banog
  • 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) Nodding
B) Cross fingers
C) Kissing
  • 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) Italy
B) Asia
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) Sitting crossed legged
B) Crossed fingers
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 nonverbal cues
B) Only verbal clarity
C) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
D) Avoidance of feedback
  • 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) silence
B) a written email
C) a smile
D) a handshake
  • 11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?
A) Practicing active listening
B) Using stereotypes
C) Avoiding cultural differences
D) Ignoring non-verbal cues
  • 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) 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) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
C) ignoring cultural differences
D) Avoiding communication with other cultures
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) facial expressions
B) All of the above
C) gestures
D) tone of voice
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) avoiding cultural differences
B) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
C) adapting to another's culture
D) respecting all cultures equally
  • 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) 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) Active listening
B) Cultural stereotypes
C) Language differences
D) Ethnocentrism
  • 20. Intercultural communication refers to:
A) communication in formal organizations
B) communication between people from different cultural backgrounds
C) Communication using only digital platforms
D) Communication in formal organizations
  • 21. Effective intercultural communication requires:
A) ignoring feedback
B) Flexibility
C) avoidance of cultural diversity
D) Strict adherence to one's own culture
  • 22. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication in a professional setting?
A) giving aspeech
B) Sending a memo
C) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
D) Writing a report
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