GP Intro to Global Perspectives

People from other countries find that people from the American South are more direct and open in conversation

Baby/Bridal Showers and Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties originated in the EU and diffused to the US.

In which of the following countries would direct eye contact be considered aggressive?

Making "small talk" with strangers is mostly just a Western custom.

People from other countries find that Americans from the _________region are the most helpful.

Which of the following car characteristics is more common in the EU than the US?

Compared to most other first world nations, the US is not considered a gift-giving culture.

Americans tend to require more "personal space" than other countries.

There are very few roadside advertisements in Europe.

In which country is lunch considered the main meal of the day?

Tipping is used in America to gain favors from people more than in other countries.

It is very uncommon, and often illegal, for ex-military people to hold political office in Europe.

In general, punctuality is more important in the EU than the US.

Political or religious bumper stickers are more common in the EU than in the US.

Which group is more likely to value individualism, self expression, and self esteem?

Americans are ________________ to eat a meal or snack "on-the-go" than other industrialized countries.

Compared to other cultures, it is rude to make unavoidable noises, like belching, in the US.

What is the main meal in the US?

Using last names as first names (Tyler, Madison, Dylan) was a practice started in Europe.

You should always be on time for a job interview in all of the following EXCEPT:

In America, the greeting, "How Are You?" leads to a longer response than in most countries.

American restaurant portions are smaller than those in other industrialized nations.

Outside of handshakes, physical contact with people you just met is more common in the US than in other countries.

"Tipping" is more common in America than in other countries.

The average EU student learns ____________ languages in school.

Which country has the most public holidays?

Which European country most closely resembles mainstream American culture?

Getting married is much more important in the US than in Europe.

Most European washing machines only have a cold water cycle.