CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Are “Fuji mountain” and  “Peach blossoms”  the symbols of Japanese’s cultural civilization ?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

What is the population of Japan?

• 125 million

• ~ 125 million

• 126 million

• ~ 126 million

Which one is the modern model of Japanese family life?

• The aristocratic model

• The samurai model

• The multi-generational

• The nuclear family

How many of the most important values underlie Japanese social interaction?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What are the values underlie Japanese social interaction?

• Harmony and order

• Harmony, order and self-development

• Order and self-development

• Harmony, order, self-development and politeness

Why are they ambiguous when answering questions?

• Maintain harmony

• Prevent a loss of face

• As an indirect communicators

• A & B

Are interjection a common Japanese way to communicating?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

Is bowing a common throughout Japan and is often used to show emotions?

• Yes

• No

• Not metioned

Is pointing with a finger a considered rude in Japan and VietNam?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

What are the things avoided in communication between Vietnamese and Japanese people?

• Displaying intense emotion

• Maintaining silence during conversation

• Using interjections and poiting with a finger

• A&B