Which of the following best describes "cultural baggage"?

The biases you acquire from living in your own culture.

Which of the following is body language that would be considered rude in the United States?

Rolling your eyes during a conversation.

What is one reason to know the dominant religion in a culture when conducting business in a foreign country?

To anticipate important holidays and seasons.

In this class, "culture" has been described as:

The accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society.

Which of the following best describes the concept of "ethnocentrism"?

The belief that your culture is better than others.

When dealing with a culture different from your own, what is the safest course of action?

Speak, dress, and act conservatively.

Why is it important to understand "contexting" in other cultures?

Some cultures might communicate more or less directly than you are used to.

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1
Which of the following is considered polite in some other cultures, but not in the United States?
Bowing in greeting.
Being early to meetings.
Eating large servings of food.
Looking at your phone during a conversation.
2
Which of the following best describes "cultural baggage"?
Knowing your own culture is superior to others.
Making assumptions about other cultures.
The biases you acquire from living in your own culture.
Luggage for international travel.
3
Which of the following is body language that would be considered rude in the United States?
Asking direct questions to your colleagues.
Saying "umm" a lot during a conversation.
Shaking hands with your boss.
Rolling your eyes during a conversation.
4
Which of the following is NOT an element of culture?
Religion
Manners
Exchange rates.
Music
5
What is one reason to know the dominant religion in a culture when conducting business in a foreign country?
To be able to convert currency accurately.
To know whether or not bribery is needed to conduct business.
To anticipate important holidays and seasons.
To gain a comparative advantage.
6
In this class, "culture" has been described as:
The accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society.
The cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc.
An ingredient in yogurt.
Knowledge of the arts, sciences, and entertainment.
7
Which of the following best describes the concept of "ethnocentrism"?
The belief that you always carry your beliefs, values, and assumptions.
The belief that the group is more important than the individual.
A type of nonverbal communication involving expressions, gestures, etc.
The belief that your culture is better than others.
8
When dealing with a culture different from your own, what is the safest course of action?
Speak, dress, and act conservatively.
Speak, dress, and act however you want.
Speak, dress, and act like an American.
Speak, dress, and act seductively.
9
Why is it important to understand "contexting" in other cultures?
It can help you find clues to understand foreign vocabulary.
It is a subset of a larger culture.
It is a convenient way for some cultures to communicate by mobile phone.
Some cultures might communicate more or less directly than you are used to.
10
Which of the following is considered normal in the business culture of the United States?
Being late to meetings.
Holding the door for others.
Looking away during a conversation.
Bowing in greeting.

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