Hand Gestures
What does the "thumbs up" gesture mean in most Western countries?
A: Approval or "good job."
B: Insult or "go away."
Approval or "good job."
What does raising eyebrows typically indicate in Western cultures?
A: Surprise or interest
B: Disagreement or anger
Surprise or interest.
What does crossing your arms across your chest generally indicate?
A: Defensiveness or being closed off
B: Openness and friendliness
Defensiveness or being closed off
How close do people generally stand to each other in Latin American cultures compared to Western cultures?
A: Closer
B: Farther
Closer.
How do people traditionally greet each other in Japan?
A: By bowing
B: By shaking hands
By bowing.
In which country is the "OK" hand gesture considered offensive?
A: Brazil
B: Japan
BRAZIL
In Japanese culture, what might a smile indicate besides happiness?
A: Nervousness or discomfort
B: Sincerity or deep respect
nervousness or discomfort.
In Italy, what does the gesture of pinched fingers pointing upwards generally mean?
A: "What do you want?" or "What are you saying?"
B: "Good luck" or "Best wishes"
It means "What do you want?" or "What are you saying?"
In which culture is maintaining a larger personal space considered particularly important?
A: Mediterranean cultures
B: Scandinavian cultures
Scandinavian cultures (e.g., Sweden, Norway)
What is a common greeting gesture in France?
A: A kiss on both cheeks
B: A firm handshake
A kiss on both cheeks.
What does extending the pinky finger symbolize in Chinese culture?
A - contempt or belittlement
B - praise or admiration
contempt or belittlement
In Thailand, what does sticking out your tongue at someone indicate?
A: Playfulness
B: Apology
apology
In India, what does nodding the head side-to-side (tilting left and right) often signify?
A: Disagreement or refusal
B: Agreement or understanding
Agreement or understanding.
In Japanese culture, what is the appropriate distance to maintain during a conversation?
A: An arm's length
B: Very close, almost touching
An arm's length.
In which country is it customary to press your palms together and say "Namaste" as a greeting?
A: India
B: Thailand
India.
In which Middle Eastern country is showing the soles of your feet considered highly disrespectful?
A-Saudi Arabia
B-Iran
Saudi Arabia
What emotion does a furrowed brow usually convey universally?
A: Happiness or joy
B: Anger or confusion
anger or confusion
In the US, what does placing a hand on someone's shoulder often signify?
A: Support or comfort
B: Disrespect or condescension
Support or comfort.
In which country is it common for friends of the same gender to hold hands in public without it being considered unusual?
A: United States
B: India
India.
In the Maori culture of New Zealand, what is the traditional greeting called where people press their noses together?
A: Haka
B: Hongi
Hongi