Hand Gestures
Dining Etiquette
West vs East
Holidays
Language
100
What does this gesture mean?
a. I see you
b. up yours! (an insult)
c. Come here
c. come here
100
In India, which hand is considered unclean and should never be used for eating?
a. right hand
b. left hand
c. both are considered clean
b. left hand
100
In the West, do people usually remove/ take off their shoes in the house?
No
100
What day is Christmas celebrated?
December 25th
100
What does “what’s up” mean?
a) What is above you?
b) What is upstairs?
c) something is going up?
d) how are you?
d) how are you?
200
The peace sign with the palm facing forward is very insulting when used in which country?
a. Sweden
b. France
c. United Kingdom
c. United Kingdom
200
To show your thanks to the chef while eating in China, make sure to:
a. eat every piece of food on your plate
b. belch out loud and leave some food left over
c. share your meal with the people eating with you
b. belch out loud and leave some food left over
200
Do Westerners eat cold food _________?
a) often
b) rarely
c) never
b. rarely (salads and sandwiches)
200
In Japan, the school year starts in April. Is it the same month for other Western countries?
YES/NO
No, it's usually September
200
What does “let’s hang out” mean?
a) let's go outside
b) let's spend time together
c) hang our stuff
b) let's spend time together
300
The hand gesture of motioning for someone to "come here" can get you arrested and should only be used on dogs in which country?
a. Philippines
b. Greece
c. Russia
a. Philippines
300
In the United States, it is seen as rude to
a. arrive for dinner five minutes late
b. eat with only a fork
c. not tip the waiter/waitress
c. not tip the waiter/waitress
300
Is it acceptable to slurp your food in Western countries?
No
300
Most countries celebrate this day on February 14th to celebrate love.
a. Valentine's Day
b. Love Day
c. Friendship Day
d. Mardi Gras
a. Valentine's Day
300
If someone tells you to '' chill out'' , what does it mean?
a) relax
b) it's cold outside
c) frozen
a) relax
400
Chin flicking is offensive in which country?
a) Barbados
b) Italy
c) Canada
b) Italy
400
In most Western countries, you should avoid calling the waiter when you want to order.
True / False
True
400
In the US, Canada and England, is it acceptable to talk on your cellphone on public transportation?
Yes (especially if you talk softly)
400
What's the color for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Pink
400
Who says '' G'day mate!"
a) Australians/ Aussies
b) British people/ Brits
c) Indians
a) Aussies/ Australians
500
Patting someone's head is offensive in which country?
a) Thailand
b) India
c) Brazil
a) Thailand
500
In __________, it's impolite to bring the bowl to your mouth when eating.
a) Japan
b) England
c) Brazil
b) England
500
In Barbados (and other Caribbean islands) , is it common to say ''hello'' or ''good morning'' to strangers on the road?
Yes. Actually, people would be surprised if you don't do this.
500
Muslims celebrate this month as a time of fasting and prayer
a) Eid
b) Ramadam
c) Allah Month
b) Ramadam
500
What does '' LOL" mean?
a) love over lies
b) laugh out loud
c) lots of like
d) land of the living
b) laugh out loud