Language and Verbal/NonVerbal)Communication
The European Union has ____ official languages.
24
Among the 28 European countries ranked by Hofstede, Austria ranks the (highest/lowest) on the power distance index.
https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/4g88kt/eu28_countries_ranked_by_hofstedes_cultural/
lowest
What is the standard business greetings throughout Europe which is done before and after every meeting.
https://mybusiness.singtel.com/techblog/quick-guide-european-business-etiquette
Handshake
The most beautiful country in Europe. (most recent in 2019)
Spain/Italy
What does EU stand for?
European Union
What is the most widely used mother tongue in Europe?
German
For IDV (Individualism vs. Collectivism), which country in Europe ranks the highest?
United Kingdom
Apart from the UK, bringing the host a small gift is appropriate if you're invited to someone's home for dinner. If you are dining at a home in The Netherlands, France or Belgium, bringing _____ can be considered offensive as it implies your host has a deficient wine cellar.
a bottle of wine
Name two most expensive cities to visit in Europe?
https://clubglobals.com/the-most-expensive-cities-of-europe/
Zurich, Geneva, London, Basel, Lausanne, Reykjavik, Oslo, Lugano, Dublin, Copenhagen
What are the 5 Scandinavian countries?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland
In Scandinavia, the communication style is often ____. ( https://businessculture.org/northern-europe/)
direct, open and "to the point".
The cultures in the EU clearly feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity which expresses a (high/low) level of uncertainty avoidance.
high
Dining and entertainment. A _____ invitation is a sign of esteem in Europe and it's considered impolite to refuse.
dinner
Name 3 cheapest places to travel in Europe.
https://www.travelocity.com/inspire/the-17-cheapest-places-to-travel-in-europe-in-2019/
Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Iceland, Italy...
Name 5 countries in Southern Europe. https://businessculture.org/southern-europe/
Belgium, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Macedonia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey
In much of (Northern/Southern) Europe, people are very affectionate, even with strangers. Physical contact is very important in ___ and ___. Conversations happen at a close distance, and if you take a step back it is considered rude. https://www.autoeurope.com/travel-blog/european-hand-gestures-body-language-culture-crash-course/
Southern, Spain and Italy.
Masculinity vs. Femininity (MAS). There is clearly an extreme degree of variation in the EU in this dimension. Which European country ranks the lowest? If lowest then it is a masculine/feminine society.
Sweden, Feminine
Exchange of business cards. Is it important in Europe?
https://www.brandly.com/blog/getting-business-abroad-right-business-card-etiquette-around-the-world/
Be aware that Europeans do not present business cards with both hands or consider exchanging cards as an important ritual.
Name the top 3 most visited countries in Europe according to schengen visa info.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/travel-guide/top-10-most-visited-european-countries/
France, Spain, Italy
Which country in Europe is the friendliest?
https://www.tripstodiscover.com/16-countries-with-the-worlds-friendliest-people/
Scotland
The 'OK' sign is fairly common throughout North America and the UK, where you join your thumb and forefinger to make a circle, and leave your three fingers straight, and is usually considered one of the positive European hand gestures. However, in _____ this actually means zero, nothing or worthless and it is also insulting in ___ (3 countries).
France/ Greece, Italy and Turkey
The north western EU shows a very high preference for indulgence (but not extremely so), while the Baltic countries in north eastern EU show an extremely low preference for indulgence. Which countries in Europe rank the highest and the lowest in relation to Indulgence?
Sweden (78), Latvia (13)
What is the appropriate (business attire) dress code in Europe?
European Cultural Differences in Business | ToughNickel
Boardroom attire/Business attire
Dress conservatively in neutral colors and portray a polished look. Men should wear conservative suits and use a tie; Women can wear a skirt suit, a pant suit, or a conservative dress. Keep your blazer on at all times in a professional setting.
Name some of the best traditional food in Europe. (Identify 5) For example: France - croissants
https://www.farandwide.com/s/europe-traditional-food-bf3982a5f9c44ca8
Austria – Strudel, Belgium – Waffles, Bulgaria – Soup, Croatia – Black Risotto, Cyprus – Halloumi Cheese, Finland – Karelian Pies, Germany – Pretzels, Ireland – Irish Stew, Italy – Pizza, Netherlands – Stroopwafel, Slovakia – Potato Dumplings, Spain – Paella, United Kingdom – Fish & Chips
Which country in Europe is the richest?
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-richest-countries-in-europe.html
Luxembourg