How much do you know about different cultures, their beliefs, taboos, manners and etiquette? Try out these 20 True or False quiz questions on different nationalities and religions.
The pass score is 80%! There is no time limit.
1. The Japanese tend not to point. Instead, they wave their hand toward the object being indicated.
TRUE FALSE
2. Dropping your chopsticks is bad luck in China.
3. Giving alcohol as a gift is acceptable in the Baha’i religion.
4. The “OK” gesture (a circle of the first finger and thumb) is considered vulgar in Brazil.
TRUE
FALSE
5. Tattoos are seen as taboo to many practising Jews.
6. In Kazakh culture, the most honoured guest at a dinner will receive the head of a ram which is then passed around the other guests.
7. Arriving late to a dinner party is acceptable in Mexico.
8. It is rude to eat hot food on public transport in the UK.
9. The feet are considered holy in Thai culture.
10. In Native American culture, when eating, children and young adults are served by the elders who always eat last.
11. Leaving your hair uncut is an essential practice in the Sikh religion.
12. In Turkey, men greet each other with kisses on the cheek.
[option1/] TRUE[option2/] FALSE
13. In Saudi Arabia, wearing sandals in public is frowned upon.
14. Eating with your left hand is taboo in many Muslim countries.
15. In Australia, many people believe it’s rude to sit in the back of a taxi. You should sit upfront with the driver.
16. It is considered polite to reject gifts in Nigerian culture.
17. When in a bar or pub, the Irish believe it’s good manners to just buy drinks for yourself rather for the group you are with.
18. In India, it is impolite to ask someone how much they earn.
19. Norwegians always stand up when someone else walks into the room.
20. In Indonesia, patting people on the head is a sign of friendship.
How many eyes does a typical person have (e.g: 4)?