Food and food related habits
1. In the USA, what is the customary amount to tip in restaurants?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15-20%
D) No tip
C) 15-20%
In Japan, what is considered polite when receiving a business card from someone?
A) Put it straight into your wallet
B) Take it with both hands and examine it
C) Place it face down on the table
D) Hold it loosely with one hand and glance at it briefly
B) Take it with both hands and examine it
Which festival in India is known as the "Festival of Lights," celebrated by Hindus with fireworks, oil lamps, and sweets?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Onam
D) Makar Sankranti
A) Diwali
In the traditional dress of the Zulu people of South Africa, what is a key element often worn by women during ceremonies?
A) Beaded necklaces and bracelets
B) Feathers in the hair
C) A brightly colored skirt with a sash
D) A headscarf
A) Beaded necklaces and bracelets
In which country is it a common workplace practice to avoid interrupting colleagues during meetings or discussions, as silence and listening are highly valued in professional interactions?
A) Japan
B) Brazil
C) Canada
D) South Africa
A) Japan
In Japan, how should you position your chopsticks when you’re done eating?
A) Stick them upright in the rice
B) Cross them on the plate
C) Place them parallel on the chopstick rest
D) Throw them away
C) Place them parallel on the chopstick rest
In India, which gesture is commonly used as a respectful greeting?
A) A salute with a slight bow
B) A firm handshake with a smile
C) A bow with hands pressed together
D) A casual touch on the shoulder with a nod
C) A bow with hands pressed together (Namaste)
Which festival in Spain, held annually in the town of Buñol, involves participants throwing certain vegetables at each other?
A) La Feria
B) La Tomatina
C) San Fermín
D) Las Fallas
B) La Tomatina
In Saudi Arabia, what is the name of the long white robe worn by men, often in formal or everyday settings?
A) Kaftan
B) Djellaba
C) Thobe
D) Kurta
C) Thobe
2. In which country is it common for employees to work long hours, sometimes well beyond the official working hours, where "workaholism" is often associated with professional success and dedication to the company?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) China
D) Mexico
A) Japan
In which country is it considered polite to leave a little bit of food on your plate to show you are full?
A) Japan
B) Egypt
C) Italy
D) France
B) Egypt
In Brazil, how close do people typically stand during a conversation compared to Western standards?
A) Much closer
B) Farther apart
C) At arm’s length
D) Back-to-back
A) Much closer
In which country is the "Up Helly Aa" festival, featuring Viking-themed processions and fire festivals, celebrated annually?
A) Iceland
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Scotland
D) Scotland
In Japan, which specific type of kimono is traditionally worn by brides during a wedding ceremony?
A) Yukata
B) Furisode
C) Uchikake
D) Hifu
C) Uchikake
3. In which country is it common for employees to prioritize building strong personal relationships with their colleagues and superiors before focusing on work tasks, often spending a significant amount of time on relationship-building activities?
A) Germany
B) Mexico
C) Japan
D) United States
B) Mexico
In Ethiopia, how is food traditionally eaten?
A) Using chopsticks
B) With hands from a communal plate
C) With a fork and knife
D) With a spoon and fork
B) With hands from a communal plate
In South Korea, what is the proper way to receive or give something to an elder?
A) With one hand, but with a slight bow
B) With both hands and a slight bow
C) By holding it in both hands, but without bowing
D) By offering it with one hand, but lowering your head slightly
B) With both hands and a slight bow
Which Filipino festival, celebrated in January, features a colorful street parade, dancing, and the worship of the Santo Niño (Child Jesus)?
A) Sinulog
B) Ati-Atihan
C) Pahiyas
D) Kadayawan
B) Ati-Atihan
In the Middle East, which of the following is a historical reason for the widespread practice of women wearing a hijab or similar head coverings, beyond religious reasons?
A) It was believed to protect women from the harsh desert sun and sandstorms
B) It symbolizes the wearer’s connection to royal lineage
C) It was introduced as part of the colonial influence during the 19th century
D) It became a fashion statement during the Islamic Golden Age
A) It was believed to protect women from the harsh desert sun and sandstorms
4. In which country is it culturally expected that employees demonstrate their commitment to the company through long working hours, often involving after-hours socializing with colleagues or clients, and where leaving the office before the boss is seen as a sign of lack of dedication?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) China
D) Russia
C) China
In which country is it considered disrespectful to refuse a cup of tea offered to you, as it’s seen as a gesture of hospitality?
A) Turkey
B) Japan
C) Argentina
D) Germany
A) Turkey
In which country is it considered impolite to point your feet at someone, as feet are considered the lowest and dirtiest part of the body?
A) Thailand
B) Canada
C) Italy
D) Japan
A) Thailand
The "Kumbh Mela," considered one of the largest gatherings of people in the world, is a religious festival held in India. What is the primary event during this festival?
A) The pilgrimage to the Ganges River to bathe
B) The reenactment of the Mahabharata
C) A royal procession of elephants
D) A traditional food fair
A) The pilgrimage to the Ganges River to bathe
. In some African cultures, men wear a specific type of cloth wrapped around the waist during traditional ceremonies. What is this garment called?
A) Dashiki
B) Kilt
C) Lappa
D) Shuka
D) Shuka
In which country is the concept of "Fika," a scheduled coffee break shared with colleagues, an essential part of work culture?
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Finland
B) Sweden