70's
80's
90's
2000's
Nothing
100
T/F: I this decade, it was socially acceptable to wear ethnic costumes, including the blackening of your skin for parties?
TRUE: Often done without awareness of cultural sensitivity.
100
T/F: Mandatory “team-building” events involving heavy drinking were found in this decade?
TRUE: Often with pressured participation.
100
T/F: This decade popularized the display of your underwear due to the looseness of your pants/jeans/trousers?
TRUE: Popularized by hip-hop culture, now often frowned upon in public spaces [allegedly].
100
previously seen as "sloppy" - what fashion trend is abundant in society today?
Wearing athleisure everywhere
100
Tipping culture is seen as a remedy for an unfair wage system by some - how do others see it?
An act of generosity.
200
T/F: In this decade, women were expected to comply with the "sexy secretary" dress code?
TRUE: Women were expected to wear skirts and heels; men rarely faced similar scrutiny.
200
T/F: Kids cereals were highly addictive due to their additives, toys and sugar content?
TRUE: Without any advertising regulation.
200
Heroin Chic was glamorized in this decade, but what tf does that mean?
Ultra-thin body ideal promoted in media, now widely criticized for health impact.
200
Preciously seen as "wildly narcissistic", what media form is now socially normalized?
Taking selfies everywhere
200
Zoos and aquariums are loved for their contribution to education and conservation by some - how do others criticize them?
Animal captivity and cruelty
300
T/F: Smoking, was cool, could be done anywhere, anytime, with anyone?
TRUE: Offices, airplanes, restaurants, even hospitals allowed smoking.
300
T/F: Smoking is now prohibited in cinemas and shopping malls?
FALSE: Most indoor locations still permitted smoking.
300
T/F: It was illegal to transmit bank or credit card details via phone or fax?
FALSE: often sent publicly, without encryption, due to little digital security knowledge or standards
300
Previously seen as "childish" - what communications enhancement(s) is(are) used by many in the workplace?
The use of emojis, meme's and GIFs.
300
Which historical event significantly influenced attitudes toward alcohol in the U.S.?
- A) The Prohibition era
- B) The Industrial Revolution
- C) The Civil War
A) The Prohibition era
400
T/F: This decade was fiercely against drink driving; some offenders were even subject to corporal punishment in many countries.
FALSE: Drunk driving seen as a minor issue – People joked about “one for the road.”
400
T/F: Piracy was wild, people often recorded TV shows onto VHS tape for sale on the black market?
TRUE: Copyright enforcement was minimal.
400
T/F: Homophobia was banned from all TV & Movie production.
FALSE: Often used to get a cheap laugh in many mainstream TV and popular movies
400
Previously seen as "rebellious" or "unprofessional" - what personal "enhancement" can be seen in most professional settings?
Visible tattoos and piercings
400
Which scenario best illustrates price gouging?
- A) A store raises bottled water prices by 5% due to supply costs
- B) A store charges $50 for a pack of bottled water during a hurricane
- C) A store offers discounts on emergency supplies
B) A store charges $50 for a pack of bottled water during a hurricane
500
T/F: In this decade, you could find anyone, call them, or even pop round to see them, with just their name?
TRUE: Sharing home addresses in public directories – Phone books listed everyone’s address and number.
500
T/F: Driving with a seatbelt was mandatory, especially kids.
FALSE: Laws were lax and enforcement rare. Kids didn't even need car seats
500
Napster and LimeWire provided guilt-free access to what?
Music Downloading - Piracy was rampant and socially normalized.
500
Previously seen as a "fad" a "trend" a "joke" - what legitimate career makes some people millions of dollars engaging with millions of people?
Social media influencer
500
Which of the following is an example of nepotism?
- A) Hiring the most qualified candidate after a fair interview process
- B) Giving a job to your cousin without considering other applicants
- C) Promoting an employee based on performance reviews
B) Giving a job to your cousin without considering other applicants
