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12 UNEXPECTED FOOD ETIQUETTE RULES
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100

The lower you bow the more respect you give in Japan.

True

100

Do you need to clean your plate in China to show you really liked your meal?

No )

In China it's impolite to finish eating everything on your plate.

100

In Germany, addressing by surname _______ (be) widespread, even among close colleagues.

In Germany, addressing by surname IS widespread, even among close colleagues.

100

What is the capital city of Australia?

It is Canberra )))

200

When greeting a German, you should not firmly shake his hand and don't look into his eyes.

False. 

When greeting, you should firmly shake German's hand, looking into his eyes.


200

Can you ask for salt and pepper in Portugal?

No!

If you ask for salt and pepper here you may hurt people's feelings.

200

Appropriate topics ________ (include) how a person is feeling and a recent business deal.

Appropriate topics INCLUDE how a person is feeling and a recent business deal.

200

What color represents good luck in Chinese culture?

RED

300

Do not discuss the social roles of Saudi Arabian women.

True

300

What hand is considered "dirty" in the Middle East, India and some African countries?

Left hand.

Don't touch food with your left hand in these countries.

300

According to tradition people _________(place) chopsticks vertically during funerals.

According to tradition people PLACE chopsticks vertically during funerals.

300

How should you present your business card in Japan?

With two hands.

400

The day off in Saudi Arabia is Sunday.

False. 

The day off in Saudi Arabia is FRIDAY.

400

What shouldn't you do with the teapot in China?

Don't clean it, don't even think about washing that teapot.

400

When leaving home, a Saudi woman ________(must, cover) her head with a hijab.

When leaving home, a Saudi woman MUST COVER her head with a hijab.

400

What is the common greeting in China?

Bowing or nodding

500

Try to fill awkward moments with "small talk" in Japan.

False. 

"Silence is a virtue" - especially in the Japanese culture.

500

What can insult the chef in Italy?

It's considered rude to ask for extra cheese!

500

The Japanese _________(focus) traditionally on long-term business projects for many years.

The Japanese  HAVE traditionally FOCUSED on long-term business projects.

500

What is "Meishi" in Japan?

It is a business card.