1. Thai it again
An international eyeglass manufacturer wanted to create demand for their product in Thailand. Their ad
campaign consisted of cute animals wearing glasses. Why was the campaign unsuccessful? Multiple
choice hints.
2. Where did the yellow go?
Remember the slogan, “You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent?”
When Pepsodent launched their product in Southeast Asia their ad campaign was not well received.
Why? Multiple choice hints.
3, Eating in Malaysia
When being hosted for lunch or dinner in someone’s home in Malaysia it is customary to eat using what?
Multiple choice hints.
4. A gift for my Russian host
When invited to a social event at the home of a Russian male host, what is the acceptable host gift?
Multiple choice hints.
5. Chinese hosts
When having dinner with your Chinese friends, what would be the appropriate hostess gift? Multiple
choice hints.
6. Tipping in Korea
In Korea what is the customary gratuity for good service in a restaurant? Multiple choice tips.
7. The kimono dragon
Visiting a resort in Japan, Mary took to the culture by wearing a kimono to dinner. She folded the kimono
from the right to the left and then went to restaurant where the locals grinned with humor. Why? Answer.
8. Not Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sparing no expense an international company sent beautiful gifts from Tiffany jewelers to their Hong Kong
office as a thank you for meeting their sales goals. The gifts were placed and Tiffany trademark robin's
egg blue boxes with white ribbons. At the last moment someone from their New York office halted the
shipments to prevent a major faux pas. What was the problem? Answer.
9. The business cards
Frank was so excited to meet a delegation of businessmen visiting from Tokyo. As they offered their
business card to him for introduction, he took the cards with his right hand and stacked them in his left.
The business men were highly insulted. Why? Answer.
An international eyeglass manufacturer wanted to create demand for their product in Thailand. Their ad
campaign consisted of cute animals wearing glasses. Why was the campaign unsuccessful? Multiple
choice hints.
2. Where did the yellow go?
Remember the slogan, “You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent?”
When Pepsodent launched their product in Southeast Asia their ad campaign was not well received.
Why? Multiple choice hints.
3, Eating in Malaysia
When being hosted for lunch or dinner in someone’s home in Malaysia it is customary to eat using what?
Multiple choice hints.
4. A gift for my Russian host
When invited to a social event at the home of a Russian male host, what is the acceptable host gift?
Multiple choice hints.
5. Chinese hosts
When having dinner with your Chinese friends, what would be the appropriate hostess gift? Multiple
choice hints.
6. Tipping in Korea
In Korea what is the customary gratuity for good service in a restaurant? Multiple choice tips.
7. The kimono dragon
Visiting a resort in Japan, Mary took to the culture by wearing a kimono to dinner. She folded the kimono
from the right to the left and then went to restaurant where the locals grinned with humor. Why? Answer.
8. Not Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sparing no expense an international company sent beautiful gifts from Tiffany jewelers to their Hong Kong
office as a thank you for meeting their sales goals. The gifts were placed and Tiffany trademark robin's
egg blue boxes with white ribbons. At the last moment someone from their New York office halted the
shipments to prevent a major faux pas. What was the problem? Answer.
9. The business cards
Frank was so excited to meet a delegation of businessmen visiting from Tokyo. As they offered their
business card to him for introduction, he took the cards with his right hand and stacked them in his left.
The business men were highly insulted. Why? Answer.
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