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MULTI MIDTERM (3RD) - Quiz
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) Cross fingers
B) Kissing
C) Nodding
  • 3. used across the world for greeting, beckoning, or farewells
A) Hand waving
B) Sitting crossed leg
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) 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) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
C) Only nonverbal cues
D) Avoidance of feedback
  • 9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?
A) reinforcing verbal messages
B) contradicting verbal messages
C) substituting for verbal communication
D) all of the above
  • 10. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?
A) silence
B) a handshake
C) a smile
D) a written email
  • 11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?
A) Using stereotypes
B) Practicing active listening
C) Ignoring non-verbal cues
D) Avoiding cultural differences
  • 12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:
A) Miscommunication and pride
B) Better understanding
C) Increased empathy
D) Miscommunication and prejudice
  • 13. In intercultural communication, "face" refers to:
A) Physical appearance
B) Facial expressions only
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) Avoiding communication with other cultures
C) ignoring cultural differences
D) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) gestures
B) tone of voice
C) All of the above
D) facial expressions
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) respecting all cultures equally
B) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
C) adapting to another's culture
D) avoiding cultural differences
  • 17. Which of the following is a low-context culture?
A) United States
B) China
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) Active listening
B) Language differences
C) Cultural stereotypes
D) Ethnocentrism
  • 20. Intercultural communication refers to:
A) communication in formal organizations
B) Communication using only digital platforms
C) communication between people from different cultural backgrounds
D) Communication in formal organizations
  • 21. Effective intercultural communication requires:
A) Flexibility
B) ignoring feedback
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) Writing a report
B) Sending a memo
C) giving aspeech
D) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
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