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4. In Belgium how many times should you raise your glass when toasting?
You answered: Once
Incorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Twice
6. In the Middle East which of these should you avoid when eating?
You answered: Using your left hand
Correct!
9. In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?
You answered: True
Correct!
2. When meeting an Indian business woman for the first time you should...?
Refrain from smiling and look to the ground out of respect
Greet her with the 'namaste'
Wait to see how she greets you and reciprocate accordingly
5. While delegating tasks to an Indian colleague your questions are all responded to with a 'yes'.
This means...
He/She is being respectful
He/She understands fully
He/She will do exactly as you ask
7. Who are the decision makers in most Indian businesses with relation to negotiations?
The manager dealing with you
The head of the family
The negotiation team
8. If interviewing Indian candidates for a job, which of these is not advisable?
Asking them about their family life
Asking them about their education
Asking them about their career aspirations
10. When giving instructions to Indian staff in your office it is recommended that you..
Write them down and distribute them
Call a casual group meeting
Approach people individuall
Argentina
1. In order to avoid giving offense, the Falkland Islands should, if mentioned, be referred to as
what?
The Solomon Islands
The Islands
The Malvinas Islands
6. When meeting someone in Argentina for the first time which if the following greetings is most
appropriate?
To shake hands briefly and nod
To kiss both cheeks
To embrace
8. To indicate that you have finished eating and have had enough you should....
Rest your knife and fork side by side on your dinner plate
Cross your knife and fork with the prongs facing downwards on your dinner plate
Push your plate away from you
10. Argentines typically find it hard to disagree with someone they like.
True
False
South Korea
4. In Belgium how many times should you raise your glass when toasting?
You answered: Once
Incorrect answer. The correct answer would have been: Twice
6. In the Middle East which of these should you avoid when eating?
You answered: Using your left hand
Correct!
9. In India one should never offer someone food from their plate?
You answered: True
Correct!
2. What language should you ideally translate your business cards into if going to Taiwan?
You answered: Cantonese
Correct!
4. When meeting a group of people in Venezuela you should give your business card to...
You answered: Everyone
Correct!
7. In Sri Lanka which hand should you not use to pass business cards?
You answered: Left
Correct!