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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) 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) Sitting crossed leg
B) Nodding
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) Asia
C) Italy
  • 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) Nodding
C) Sitting cross leg
  • 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) Hand ring
B) Kissing in public
C) Sitting crossed legged
  • 8. Effective communication requires:
A) Avoidance of feedback
B) Only verbal clarity
C) Only nonverbal cues
D) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
  • 9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?
A) reinforcing verbal messages
B) all of the above
C) substituting for verbal communication
D) contradicting 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) Ignoring non-verbal cues
B) Using stereotypes
C) Practicing active listening
D) Avoiding cultural differences
  • 12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:
A) Miscommunication and prejudice
B) Increased empathy
C) Better understanding
D) Miscommunication and pride
  • 13. In intercultural communication, "face" refers to:
A) Social reputation and dignity
B) Physical appearance
C) Facial expressions only
D) Digital identity
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of intercultural competence?
A) Using stereotypes to understand others
B) Avoiding communication with other cultures
C) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
D) ignoring cultural differences
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) tone of voice
B) All of the above
C) gestures
D) facial expressions
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) adapting to another's culture
B) avoiding cultural differences
C) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
D) respecting all cultures equally
  • 17. Which of the following is a low-context culture?
A) China
B) Saudi Arabia
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) Cultural stereotypes
B) Active listening
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Language differences
  • 20. Intercultural communication refers to:
A) Communication in formal organizations
B) communication in formal organizations
C) communication between people from different cultural backgrounds
D) Communication using only digital platforms
  • 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) Sending a memo
B) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
C) Writing a report
D) giving aspeech
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