Values And Cultural Patterns Of Travelers

Question 1

Americans

Answer 1

Change
Equality
Individualism
Informality
Materialism

Question 2

Mexicans

Answer 2

Mañana habit persist
Relaxed
Business meeting during lunch
Late in parties and appointments

Question 3

Brazilians

Answer 3

Physically and emotionally open

OK means obscenity

Question 4

English/Irish

Answer 4

Honorary titles among friends
Don’t talk business over drinks/dinner
Interested in history and culture (Irish)
Don’t talk about religion (Irish)

Question 5

French

Answer 5

Prefer formal greetings
Proud of language
Ok means yes
Gift-giving should be done carefully

Question 6

Italians

Answer 6

Dinner can be long
Lunch is biggest meal
Siesta
Index finger means two
Don't eat fruit using utensils

Question 7

Spanish/Portuguese

Answer 7

Gift should be opened on the spot
Dinners are served late
Know to place utensils for satisfaction

Question 8

Germans

Answer 8

Reserved
First name should be used when given permission
Has strong opinions
Rude to talk while hands are in pockets

Question 9

Greeks/Turks

Answer 9

Handshaking is important
Hospitable
Small nod upward means “No”

Question 10

Egyptians

Answer 10

Use of title is important
Dress is formal and conservative
Din’t drink alcoholic beverages
Don’t use left hand alone when receiving gifts

Question 11

Kenyans

Answer 11

Pointing index finger is insulting
Left hand should not be used when passing/receiving an item
Soft handshake is effeminate

Question 12

Australians

Answer 12

Use first name is acceptable
Thumbs up is profanity
Not common to tip in restaurant

Question 13

Japanese

Answer 13

Business card is exchanged
Treating elderly with respect
Don't raise goblet higher than champion
Laughter may signify embarrassment
Rude to point with 1 finger

Question 14

Thais

Answer 14

Wai greeting is expected

Pointing a finger/foot is not allowed

Question 15

Chinese

Answer 15

Improper to discuss business during meal

White color should not be used as gift wrapper