Politeness
At a conference you've met someone you think you've met before.
What do you say?
Sorry, haven't we met before?
In which country is it common to go out to eat after 10 pm?
a)UK
b)Sweden
c)Japan
d) Spain
In Spain, where dinner is often a late, social event, with many restaurants busy well past that hour.
This world would be a better place if ...
everyone was polite.
You are in an important business meeting. The other person asks you if he/she can smoke.
- Don't you mind my smoking here?
-I'd rather you don't.
Take care of your sister. She is your own flesh and ...
a) sibling
b) blood
c) family
d) bones
b) flesh and BLOOD
You are visiting a company and you want to use their phone.
What do you say?
Excuse me/ Sorry, could I use your phone, please?
In which country is chewing gum forbidden by law?
a)Iran
b)Iraq
c)Indonesea
d)Singapore
Chewing gum is largely forbidden by law in Singapore. The ban was implemented in 1992 to address issues with chewing gum litter damaging public property
The thing that worries me most is...
global warming.
An important business partner invites you to the theatre. Refuse giving a polite excuse and a sensible reason.
- Could you make me a company to the theatre tonight?
- I would if I could. Unfortunately, I have promised to support my younger sister at her volleyball match.
His mother wears the ... . in the family. She is the boss!
a) tie
b) jacket
c) trousers
d) perfume
c) trousers
You are at an international conference. You want to complain about your hotel room.
What do you say?
Sorry, I am afraid my room leaves much to be desired. It's too noisy outside.
In which country it would be a grave insult to touch someoneon on the head?
a) Thailand
b)Japan
c)Pakistan
d)Iraq
In Thailand the head is considered sacred, making head touches a sign of disrespect.
I like people who...
have a good sense of humour.
You have forgotten the name of the person you are talking to. Find out their name politely.
- I am awfully sorry, your name has just slipped my memory.
- That's OK. Such things happen. Sophia.
My brother is the ... of the family. He's always in trouble.
a) black sheep
b) green thumb
c) flying colours
d) an apple
a) black sheep
You are at a party. You want to get away from someone who will not stop talking.
What do you say?
Well, sorry to interrupt. I need to go to a lady's/men's room.
In which country people will frequently point their fingers in your general direction to identify you to friends and relatives especially if you are blond or fair-skinned?
a) Thailand
b) Japan
c) China
d)Africa
c) China
I'd like to be more ...
and less ...
serious
lazy
You have spilled red wine on a client's dress.
- I am awfully sorry. I am so awkward. How can I make for it?
-
Her younger daughter is the ... of her eye.
a) joy
b) apple
c) iris
d) lashes
b) apple
You are offered some food that you hate.
What do you say?
I am afraid I am allergic to fish.
In which country it’s not uncommon for people to talk about marriage and children on the first date and to hear “I love you” after the third date.
a) England
b) the USA
c) China
d) India
c) China
Young adults here are pressured by their families to settle down and have children as soon as possible, before they turn 30 and become “leftovers.”
Studying is....
developing your personality.
You meet a business contact at arailway station. Offer to carry some of his luggage for him/her.
- Oh, hallo, Susan. Could I help you with your luggage?
- Thank you. It's so kind of you. I would be really grateful.
Money ... but friendship lasts.
a) rules
b) speaks
c) talks
d) tells
c)talks