COUNTRIES
In __________ newly married couple is not allowed to use the bathroom at all for 3 days and nights.
MALAYSIA
Give me one American idiom.
Ex. Break a leg.
Under the weather
It is the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, particular nation, people, or other social group, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits
Culture
JAPAN
VOCABULARY VARIATION
AMERICAN : TRUCK
BRITISH : ____________
LORRY
In __________ blowing your nose in public is not considered offensive.
Australia
The currency of UK?
It means one who is above another in rank.
Superior
SINGAPORE
Bringing of chewing gum
In ____________ you should not put the chopsticks in the middle of the rice bowl.
South Korea
In ________________ it is a common practice to give a tour guide a small gift as opposed to a tip.
Switzerland
Give me the countries in UK.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It is sensitivity to the similarities and differences that exist between two different cultures and the use of this sensitivity in effective communication with members of another cultural group.
Cultural Awareness
INDIA
Arranged marriage
Form of government of the USA
Constitutional federal republic
In ___________, tipping is an uncommon practice except in airports (for porters) and in hotels (for waiters and porters).
Saudi Arabia
What do you mean by the word "cheers" in the USA?
Congratulating someone over a drink
It is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group
Etiquette
RUSSIA
In America, the main topic between strangers is the search to find a ___________.
geographical link
In ______ each year the islanders celebrate Easter by launching thousands of fireworks at the 'rival'. They will set two churches to be a rival of each other, and then start the annual fireworks battle.
Chios Island in Greece
Give me 4 differences between American Eng. & British Eng. (give examples)
Spelling, different words ex (flat & apartment), same word different meaning (cheers), idioms and expressions (tada), Conversation - grammar (A- past , B- present perfect )
It is the study of signs/gestures in relation to their users.
Pragmatics
SPAIN
If invited to a friend's home, you may bring chocolates, pastries, or cakes; wine, liqueur, or brandy; or flowers to the hostess,
Germans, prefer discussing business before dinner. How about the French?
They prefer eating first and discussing afterwards.