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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) No
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) Kissing
B) Nodding
C) Cross fingers
  • 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) Europe
B) Italy
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) Nodding
B) Hand waving
C) Sitting cross leg
  • 6. is common throughout the world, especially in North America and in some European countries.
A) Hand waving
B) Sitting crossed legged
C) Crossed fingers
  • 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) Sitting crossed legged
C) Kissing in public
  • 8. Effective communication requires:
A) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
B) Only verbal clarity
C) Only nonverbal cues
D) Avoidance of feedback
  • 9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?
A) reinforcing verbal messages
B) all of the above
C) contradicting verbal messages
D) substituting for verbal communication
  • 10. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?
A) a written email
B) a smile
C) silence
D) a handshake
  • 11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?
A) Avoiding cultural differences
B) Practicing active listening
C) Using stereotypes
D) Ignoring non-verbal cues
  • 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) Digital identity
C) Facial expressions only
D) Social reputation and dignity
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of intercultural competence?
A) Avoiding communication with other cultures
B) ignoring cultural differences
C) Using stereotypes to understand others
D) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) All of the above
B) facial expressions
C) gestures
D) tone of voice
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) avoiding cultural differences
B) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
C) respecting all cultures equally
D) adapting to another's culture
  • 17. Which of the following is a low-context culture?
A) Japan
B) Saudi Arabia
C) United States
D) China
  • 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) Ethnocentrism
C) Active listening
D) Language differences
  • 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) avoidance of cultural diversity
B) Strict adherence to one's own culture
C) ignoring feedback
D) Flexibility
  • 22. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication in a professional setting?
A) giving aspeech
B) Writing a report
C) Maintaining eye contact during a meeting
D) Sending a memo
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