10. Chinese hosts
When having dinner with your Chinese friends, what would be the appropriate
hostess gift?
a. Wine
b. Desert
c. Both
d. Neither Answer
When having dinner with your Chinese friends, what would be the appropriate
hostess gift?
a. Wine
b. Desert
c. Both
d. Neither Answer
13. In the basement
What would you most likely find in a basement in Boston?
What would you most likely find in a basement in Boston?
- a. Wine
b. Toilet
c. Furnace
d. Beans Answer
12. Serving in Arabia
In what order are plates served in Middle Eastern cultures?
a. Host first, then hostess, then left to right
b. Hostess, then host, then left to right
c. Oldest guest to youngest guest
d. Oldest guest then around the table in any order Answer
In what order are plates served in Middle Eastern cultures?
a. Host first, then hostess, then left to right
b. Hostess, then host, then left to right
c. Oldest guest to youngest guest
d. Oldest guest then around the table in any order Answer
14. Tipping in Korea
In Korea what is the customary gratuity for good service in a restaurant?
a. 0%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 33% Answer
In Korea what is the customary gratuity for good service in a restaurant?
a. 0%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 33% Answer
15. Minority population
Which US state has the highest minority population, as defined by the United
States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
Answer
Which US state has the highest minority population, as defined by the United
States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
Answer
11. Hand it to you
When eating with a Middle-Easterner, in which hand should you hold your
fork?
b. Left hand
c. It depends on if you are right or left handed
d. It doesn’t matter Answer
When eating with a Middle-Easterner, in which hand should you hold your
fork?
b. Left hand
c. It depends on if you are right or left handed
d. It doesn’t matter Answer
9. Plumbing in Panama
Rick was sent to Panama to help set up operations there and needed some plumbing
work done. When talking to a coworker John, he learned that John had a particularly bad
experience with Jose, a person he had hired to do some plumbing work in his home for
$50.
John told Rick about how Jose didn't do what he was supposed to do and how Jose was
a cheat. Rick told Jose, who had been recommended to him, what John said and that he’
d find someone else to do the work. The next thing John knew, he was arrested and taken
to court, where he was fined $5000 and then deported.
Why? Thanks to Roger in Bágala, Panama Answer
Rick was sent to Panama to help set up operations there and needed some plumbing
work done. When talking to a coworker John, he learned that John had a particularly bad
experience with Jose, a person he had hired to do some plumbing work in his home for
$50.
John told Rick about how Jose didn't do what he was supposed to do and how Jose was
a cheat. Rick told Jose, who had been recommended to him, what John said and that he’
d find someone else to do the work. The next thing John knew, he was arrested and taken
to court, where he was fined $5000 and then deported.
Why? Thanks to Roger in Bágala, Panama Answer
8. George and his Coke
While visiting Romania, George bought a Coke in a small grocery store next to his hotel.
He told the shopkeeper he was glad the cola was cold as he was very thirsty. She
acknowledged the day was hot and opened the bottle for him. She smiled as he took his
first sip and told her how refreshing it was. Then he turned and walked out of the store so
he could enjoy the rest of the bottle while touring the picturesque neighborhood.
A few minutes later he was approached by two police officers.
Why? Answer
While visiting Romania, George bought a Coke in a small grocery store next to his hotel.
He told the shopkeeper he was glad the cola was cold as he was very thirsty. She
acknowledged the day was hot and opened the bottle for him. She smiled as he took his
first sip and told her how refreshing it was. Then he turned and walked out of the store so
he could enjoy the rest of the bottle while touring the picturesque neighborhood.
A few minutes later he was approached by two police officers.
Why? Answer
7. 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?
a) Flowers
b) Desert
c) Vodka
d) Wine Answer
When invited to a social event at the home of a Russian male host, what is the acceptable
host gift?
a) Flowers
b) Desert
c) Vodka
d) Wine Answer
6, Eating in Malaysia
When being hosted for lunch or dinner in someone’s home in Malaysia it is customary to
eat using:
a) Chopsticks
b) Fork and spoon
c) Hands
d) None of the above Answer
When being hosted for lunch or dinner in someone’s home in Malaysia it is customary to
eat using:
a) Chopsticks
b) Fork and spoon
c) Hands
d) None of the above Answer
5. 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. Was it because:
a) Their diet keeps teeth white naturally.
b) Southeast Asians are loyal to Colgate.
c) Law prohibits toothpaste, requiring tooth powder instead. Answer
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. Was it because:
a) Their diet keeps teeth white naturally.
b) Southeast Asians are loyal to Colgate.
c) Law prohibits toothpaste, requiring tooth powder instead. Answer
4. 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. The campaign
was unsuccessful because:
a) Animals are considered sacred.
b) Animals are considered low life.
c) Thais believe animals have excellent eyesight.
d) Animal rights activists boycotted the product. Answer
An international eyeglass manufacturer wanted to create demand for their product in
Thailand. Their ad campaign consisted of cute animals wearing glasses. The campaign
was unsuccessful because:
a) Animals are considered sacred.
b) Animals are considered low life.
c) Thais believe animals have excellent eyesight.
d) Animal rights activists boycotted the product. Answer
3. Refreshing beverage
The soft drink Fresca was being promoted by a saleswoman in Mexico. She was surprised that her sales
pitch was greeted with laughter. What was so funny?
a) Bottled drinks are not popular in Mexico.
b) Fresca is slang for a specific type of woman.
c) Women are not respected as salespeople.
d) Fresca means fresh and you cannot bottle freshness. Answer
The soft drink Fresca was being promoted by a saleswoman in Mexico. She was surprised that her sales
pitch was greeted with laughter. What was so funny?
a) Bottled drinks are not popular in Mexico.
b) Fresca is slang for a specific type of woman.
c) Women are not respected as salespeople.
d) Fresca means fresh and you cannot bottle freshness. Answer
2, Wedding on Seine.
When Jason and Stephanie were married, Jason's entire family came to their wedding near on the banks of
the Seine River. His bride’s family was stunned when they all showed up in fancy dresses and tuxedos, all
with matching white Chrysanthemum corsages.
a) The Chrysanthemum signified a short marriage.
b) Men and women never wear the same corsage.
c) Chrysanthemums are toxic to fish in the Seine.
d) In French “chrysanthemum” translates to “prostitute”. Answer
When Jason and Stephanie were married, Jason's entire family came to their wedding near on the banks of
the Seine River. His bride’s family was stunned when they all showed up in fancy dresses and tuxedos, all
with matching white Chrysanthemum corsages.
a) The Chrysanthemum signified a short marriage.
b) Men and women never wear the same corsage.
c) Chrysanthemums are toxic to fish in the Seine.
d) In French “chrysanthemum” translates to “prostitute”. Answer
1 Chile for Dinner.
After enjoying a wonderful dinner at a restaurant in Santiago, Chile, the
honeymooners grew impatient waiting for the bill. As time went by he
began to think the restaurant had very poor service. Why did they not
get a check?
a) The meal had already been paid for.
b) They never asked for the check.
c) They were too young; the restaurant was waiting for someone
older.
d) Dessert must be ordered before check is delivered.
Answer
After enjoying a wonderful dinner at a restaurant in Santiago, Chile, the
honeymooners grew impatient waiting for the bill. As time went by he
began to think the restaurant had very poor service. Why did they not
get a check?
a) The meal had already been paid for.
b) They never asked for the check.
c) They were too young; the restaurant was waiting for someone
older.
d) Dessert must be ordered before check is delivered.
Answer
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