In which is the following behavior considered appropriate?

After dinner in Central America, leave right after meal

When sending an email to a Japanese potential business client, it would be best if you ...

use last name, followed by "sama" and then clear formal text

Was it appropriate when Bush #41 gave Chinese Premier gift of cowboy boots w/national flags?

No, a significant miss on part of administrative protocol

When formalizing a deal in the Middle East, it is most imperative to

Solidify interpersonal trust relationship to handle conflict

In S. Korea, which of the following should you NOT do -- as it is seen as a sign of disrespect?

Cross your legs when seated across from one older/superior

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1
In which is the following behavior considered appropriate?
N. Germany leave knife/fork on side of plate when finished
After dinner in Central America, leave right after meal
S Korea, make eye contact w/older people when out drinking
Japan, don't Laugh in public, seen as a sign of insecureness
2
In which of the following cultures is tipping seen as an insult rather than a compliment?
Guatemala
Taiwan
Japan
Egypt
3
When sending an email to a Japanese potential business client, it would be best if you ...
None of the above
always use Mr. Miss or Mrs. followed by the last name,
use last name, followed by "sama" and then clear formal text
begin using his first name individually to warm things up
4
Was it appropriate when Bush #41 gave Chinese Premier gift of cowboy boots w/national flags?
No, a significant miss on part of administrative protocol
No, shouldn't give any gifts to Chinese or any world leaders
Yes -- a thoughtful sentiment and keepsake for the occasion
Yes, a good choice, if only he had known the right shoe size
5
Where is the left hand considered "unclean" and extremely rude to handshake, pass food, wave?
Scandinavian nations
Southeast Asian nations
Arab nations
Hindu nations
6
Which of the following statements about shaking hands is NOT true?
A Muslim man will shake hands with a non-Muslim woman.
Orthodox Jews won't shake hands w/ someone of opposite sex.
A strict Muslim woman will not shake a man's hand.
All of the above are true.
7
In which of the following is belching considered a compliment to the Chef & sign you enjoyed it
China
Vietnam
Japan
South Korea
8
When formalizing a deal in the Middle East, it is most imperative to
Have your team dress in regional clothing/attire while there
Retain legal counsel in the country in which the business
Solidify interpersonal trust relationship to handle conflict
Determine the contract is iron clad (e.g., jurisdiction)
9
In S. Korea, which of the following should you NOT do -- as it is seen as a sign of disrespect?
Cross your legs when seated across from one older/superior
Shake hands with business colleagues
Give someone the thumb's up sign
Laugh in front of others
10
Which of the following is an incorrect interpretation of the following sign?
All of the above are accurate
Germany -- an insult similar to "the finger"
Turkey -- used to imply someone is homosexual
US -- used to convey things are Okay
11
In which of the following is gum chewing illegal (since 1992) ?
Switzerland
France
Luxembourg
Singapore

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