Managing cultural differences 2nd day

Thursday 8th September 2016

I've had 2 days from doing this due to work commitments however I am still thinking about that  interaction I had with my friend Frank. I have completed culture tests that challenged my knowledge about different countries. I am genuinely surprised by my scores, not in a good way. I also tried to do the Mexican quiz however I believe it is broken on the website




Italian culture quiz

Italians only shake hands when meeting.	-
What is the most practised religion in Italy?	-
Which of these is true?	-
Which of these best describes the Italian attitude towards punctuality	-
What is the best way to initiate a business relationship?	-
Which month should you avoid booking meetings in?	-
What should you do at the beginning of meetings or negotiations?	-
Demonstrating urgency when negotiating with Italians is a sign of sincerity.	-
Which of these qualities will be most beneficial when negotiating with Italians?	-
Which of these is good etiquette at the dining table?	-

Japanese culture quiz

Which three words best sum up Japanese society?	-
The hierarchical nature of Japanese society has its roots in which religion?	-
Foreigners are expected to bow when meeting people.	-
When introducing yourself in Japan, what should follow your name?	-
Which of these should you NOT do with a business card in Japan?	-
When receiving business cards you should do so using which hand(s)?	-
What three qualities is essential for the building of a good business relationship?	-
Japanese communication style is...	-
Who should you greet first when entering a meeting room?	-
Where at a table does the most senior member of a Japanese team sit?	-
During a period of silence in a meeting you should...	-
Confrontation is acceptable during negotiations.	-
During negotiations, when is the best time to make concessions?	-
Who makes decisions in Japanese companies?	-
Gift giving is unacceptable in business relationships in Japan.	-

Chinese culture quiz

The Chinese prefer business communication by which of these methods?	-
A handshake in China should be ...	-
Which of these should you try and have on your business cards?	-
How should one receive business cards?	-
Gifts within the business context are seen as bribes?	-
Which of these should you not do during a business meeting?	-
It is acceptable to answer phone calls in meetings.	-
Which of these should you do when negotiating in China?	-
Aggressive negotiation tactics are recommended.	-
Who would you expect to make decisions from negotiations and meetings?	-