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Cultural Differences

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on cultural differences around the world.
Number of Questions: 15
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In which country is it considered rude to point your feet at someone?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Thailand, pointing your feet at someone is considered very disrespectful, as the feet are considered to be the lowest part of the body.

What is the traditional greeting in India?

  1. Namaste

  2. Salaam

  3. Aloha

  4. Shalom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Namaste is the traditional greeting in India, where people press their palms together and say "Namaste" while bowing their heads.

In which country is it considered impolite to eat with your left hand?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. Saudi Arabia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In India, eating with your left hand is considered impolite, as the left hand is traditionally used for cleaning oneself.

What is the traditional way of saying goodbye in Japan?

  1. Sayonara

  2. Arigatou

  3. Konnichiwa

  4. Oyasuminasai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sayonara is the traditional way of saying goodbye in Japan, and it means "farewell" or "goodbye".

In which country is it considered rude to wear shoes inside the house?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. Korea

  4. Thailand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Japan, it is considered rude to wear shoes inside the house, as shoes are seen as dirty and disrespectful.

What is the traditional greeting in China?

  1. Ni hao

  2. Xie xie

  3. Zai jian

  4. Qingwen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ni hao is the traditional greeting in China, and it means "hello" or "good morning".

In which country is it considered impolite to make direct eye contact with someone?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Thailand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Japan, it is considered impolite to make direct eye contact with someone, as it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

What is the traditional way of saying hello in Thailand?

  1. Sawasdee krap/kha

  2. Khop khun krap/kha

  3. Mai pen rai

  4. Sabai dee mai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sawasdee krap/kha is the traditional way of saying hello in Thailand, where "krap" is used by men and "kha" is used by women.

In which country is it considered rude to touch someone's head?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Thailand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, it is considered rude to touch someone's head, as the head is considered to be sacred.

What is the traditional way of saying thank you in China?

  1. Xie xie

  2. Ni hao

  3. Zai jian

  4. Qingwen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xie xie is the traditional way of saying thank you in China, and it means "thank you" or "thanks".

In which country is it considered impolite to show the soles of your feet?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Thailand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Japan, it is considered impolite to show the soles of your feet, as it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

What is the traditional way of saying goodbye in India?

  1. Namaste

  2. Salaam

  3. Aloha

  4. Shalom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Namaste is the traditional way of saying goodbye in India, where people press their palms together and say "Namaste" while bowing their heads.

In which country is it considered rude to point at someone?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Thailand, pointing at someone is considered very disrespectful, as the feet are considered to be the lowest part of the body.

What is the traditional greeting in Japan?

  1. Namaste

  2. Salaam

  3. Aloha

  4. Konnichiwa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Konnichiwa is the traditional greeting in Japan, and it means "hello" or "good morning".

In which country is it considered impolite to eat with your left hand?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. Saudi Arabia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In India, eating with your left hand is considered impolite, as the left hand is traditionally used for cleaning oneself.

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