Verbal/Nonverbal
What's the difference between high and low context communication, and which one is primarily used in the US?
What culture/country is the most task oriented when it comes to doing business?
America
What is the name of the Unidentified Free Artist who create the large scale project, Space Invaders?
The Invader
When I meet you, I may bow. You may ask my age, but I will be embarrassed if you ask me about my religion, and, as a result of my embarrassment, I may laugh. I will pause for perhaps 20 seconds before answering, allowing time for a shared communication without words. If you become uncomfortable with my silence and say, "I'm sorry," I will apologize to show my wish to cooperate, and will probably not look you in the eye when I answer. However, I would not complain to tell you that your question about my religion is considered impolite.
Japan
What should one do before meeting someone with a different cultural background?
Research their culture to properly maintain etiquette.
What is self-enhancing speech (vs. self-effacing speech)?
Refer to Marcos.
How many courses are offered by the Foreign Service Institute?
More than 800
In what countries can both the highest and the lowest Space Invader pieces be found?
Switzerland and Mexico
My rapidly-growing country is ethnically diverse, with as many as 20 major languages being spoken, along with many local dialects. In this constitutional monarchy, most people are farmers. When I greet you, I will put the palms of my hands together in front of my chest or chin or I may raise my right hand in a salute, and will always call a professor by title. Things I would never do: touch another's head, wink at you, point the bottom of my foot at someone, eat with my left hand.
Nepal
What should be avoided in conversations with people from different cultural backgrounds (particularly other countries and languages).
Slang. It can tend to confuse or even offend.
Certain Indigenous cultures in which country partake in facial sniffing as a traditional greeting?
Marcos?
Who was the president at the time the Foreign Service Institute was formed?
Truman
In my presentation I included a picture of a piece labeled PA_1039. What animated TV character is shown on this piece?
Pink Panther
When people in my country greet, we say "hello" or "good afternoon" in English and are cheerful and courteous to show respect; neglecting to greet someone is a sign of disrespect. With more than 250 ethnic groups, we have more than 250 languages, thus English is our official language, though less than 50% of people speak it. We do not pass things with our left hand alone, nor should we show the bottom of our foot to someone: the most vulgar gesture to me, however, would be to push the palm of the hand forward with the fingers spread. We visit friends and relatives frequently, and welcome unannounced guests. If we wish our children to leave the room while guests are visiting, we often wink at them.
Nigeria
What should one focus on when someone from a different cultural background is speaking to them?
Practice active listening to stay engaged and supportive.