Misunderstandings
Customs and Norms
Communication Styles
Taboos
Globalisation
100
This animal is viewed as unclean in Islam, but is a beloved pet in many other parts of the world.
Dog
100
What colour symbolises good luck in Chinese culture?
Red
100
What non-verbal communication cue usually means 'no', but instead means 'yes' in Bulgaria?
Shaking your head
100
In Thailand, it is considered disrespectful to touch this part of somebody else's body.
Head
100
What percent of the Australian population was born overseas?
27.6%
(Points if you guessed between 25-30%)
200
If you are 'on time' for a meeting in these countries, then you are seen as being overly eager or greedy, so it's better to arrive late.
Most nations in Latin America
200
In East Asian cultures, what item of clothing are you expected to take off before entering somebody's home?
Shoes
200
You shouldn't compliment someone's belongings in many Muslim countries. Why?
They will probably try to give it to you.
200
This act is taboo in Western culture, but in India, you might see many male friends doing what in public?
Holding hands
200
According to the Globalisation and World Cities Research Network, what are the two most globalised cities in the world?
London and New York
300
In Italy, you will get a funny look if you try to order this drink after midday.
Cappuccino
300
What is the name of the clothing worn by women in many Muslim-majority countries which covers their head and face, leaving only the eyes visible?
Niqab
300
Pointing at somebody with this part of your body is considered rude in Southeast Asia
Feet
300
In China, doing this with your chopsticks is inappropriate as it is associated with death.
Leaving them standing upright in a bowl of rice
300
As of 2021, how many Australians live in the United Kingdom?
87,000 (answers between 80-90k will be given points)
400
Taco Bell couldn't become popular in this Asian country because 'taco' sounds like the word for 'octopus'.
Japan
400
Many cultures around the Middle East eat exclusively with their right hand. Why?
The left hand is considered 'dirty'
400
Cultures that value group harmony over individual expression are called this term starting with a 'c'.
Collectivist
400
This number is associated with death in Chinese culture and many hotels do not have a floor level corresponding to this number.
4
400
Australia is one of several countries, alongside the US, European Union, and Japan, named as an 'unfriendly country' according to this nation.
Russia
500
This car brand had to change the name of their 'Pajero' car in Latin America due to it being derogatory in Spanish
Mitsubishi
500
In Japan, many meetings between people for the first time begin by exchanging this item
Business cards
500
In Tongan culture, if someone of higher status is speaking and you need to move across the room, you should crouch a bit as you do so. Why?
People with high status should always have their head above everyone else's
500
In Western cultures, a thumbs up is a positive gesture, however it is considered a negative gesture (just like giving someone 'the finger') in which country?
Iran
500
The top-three languages spoken at home (other than English) in Australia.
Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese