Cultural Vocabulary
___________ are the learned customs, knowledge, material objects, language, religion, and behavior.
Culture
Is it usually polite or rude to slurp your noodles in Korea?
It's normally seen as polite. It is considered a sign of enjoying the food.
What do people say before eating in English?
Bon appétit! / Enjoy your meal!
What’s the opposite of “rude”?
Some antonyms might be: polite, respectful, appropriate, thoughtful.
What is the capital of Brazil and what language do people speak there?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia and they speak Portuguese
What do we call the confusion you feel when you go to a very different culture?
That feeling is called a culture shock.
In Japan, what should you do before entering a house?
You should take off your shoes
What do people say to make a toast before drinking?
Cheers!
What does it mean when someone nods and shakes their head?
If someone nods their head means: yes
If someone shakes their head means:no
Name country where summer is in December
Any countries in the Southern Hemisphere (E.g. Chile, Argentina, Australia, etc.)
________ is the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, religions etc.
Diversity
In what culture is it normally rude to refuse food offered by a host?
In Latin American, Asian and some Middle-eastern countries.
In China, is it polite to finish all the food on your plate? Why?
No. Leaving a little shows you’re full
What’s a “stereotype”?
A general belief about a group of people often inaccurate or imprecise and based on preconceived notions/ideas.
Name one country where people drive on the right side.
England, Japan or Australia
What’s the word for someone who goes to another country to live there?
A person that moves to another country to live there is called an immigrant.
In Muslim countries, which hand should you use to eat or give things?
The right hand. Always!
Name one country where people use chopsticks to eat and one where people eat with their hands.
Chopsticks → Japan / China / Korea / Vietnam
Hands → India / Ethiopia / Saudi Arabia / Morocco
Say "thank you" in at least three different languages than English.
What country uses yen as its currency?
Japan's currency is the yen
What do you think is the difference between enculturation and acculturation?
Enculturation is the lifelong, primarily unconscious, process of learning your own native culture from infancy.
Acculturation is the conscious process of adapting to a new, different culture, often involving interaction between two or more distinct cultural groups.
What are some cultural do's and don'ts in Colombia?
Answers may vary!
Why do some cultures prefer to eat with the right hand only?
Because the left hand is considered as unclean
Why can direct eye contact be considered rude in some cultures?
It can seem aggressive or disrespectful
What’s the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world