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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) Cross fingers
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) 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) Hand waving
C) Nodding
  • 6. is common throughout the world, especially in North America and in some European countries.
A) Crossed fingers
B) Hand waving
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) Integration of both verbal and nonverbal communication
B) Only nonverbal cues
C) Only verbal clarity
D) Avoidance of feedback
  • 9. Which of the following is a function of nonverbal communication?
A) all of the above
B) contradicting verbal messages
C) substituting for verbal communication
D) reinforcing verbal messages
  • 10. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?
A) a smile
B) a handshake
C) a written email
D) silence
  • 11. Which of the following is a strategy to overcome intercultural communication barriers?
A) Practicing active listening
B) Ignoring non-verbal cues
C) Using stereotypes
D) Avoiding cultural differences
  • 12. Stereotyping in intercultural communication can lead to:
A) Better understanding
B) Increased empathy
C) Miscommunication and pride
D) Miscommunication and prejudice
  • 13. In intercultural communication, "face" refers to:
A) Facial expressions only
B) Social reputation and dignity
C) Physical appearance
D) Digital identity
  • 14. Which of the following is an example of intercultural competence?
A) Adapting communication style to fit cultural context
B) Avoiding communication with other cultures
C) ignoring cultural differences
D) Using stereotypes to understand others
  • 15. Non-verbal communication includes:
A) All of the above
B) facial expressions
C) gestures
D) tone of voice
  • 16. Ethnocentrism is
A) adapting to another's culture
B) Believing one's own culture is superior to others
C) avoiding cultural differences
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) direct confrontation
B) Non-verbal cues and shared understanding
C) explicit verbal communications
D) written contracts
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to intercultural communication
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Active listening
C) Cultural stereotypes
D) Language differences
  • 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) avoidance of cultural diversity
B) ignoring feedback
C) Strict adherence to one's own culture
D) Flexibility
  • 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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