Intercultural Perspectives Quiz

Culture plays a critical role in how people see the world. This is called cultural ​ (a)   . Then cultural perception is influenced by the specific aspects of the culture we live in.

• perception
• acceptance
• exception
• reception

The first influence is power distance. In high power distance cultures, status is important. In low power distance cultures, you can call your boss by their ​ (a)   name.

• first
• nickname
• diminutive
• sur

The second influence is masculinity or femininity. In masculine cultures, gender is important. In feminine cultures, material things are less important, and ​ (a)   of life is emphasised.

• quality
• quantity
• quandary
• quarry

The third influence is uncertainty avoidance. In high uncertainty avoidance cultures people value rules and ​ (a)   stability (credibility/reliability/sensibility), while in low uncertainty avoidance cultures people tend to take more risks.

• stability
• credibility
• reliability
• sensibility

The fourth influence is individualism or collectivism. Individualistic or "me" cultures prioritize the self over others, celebrating personal ​ (a)   and holding smaller family gatherings. In contrast, collectivist or "we" cultures see themselves as part of a ​ (b)   , celebrate group victories, and have larger, extended family gatherings.

• achievements
• group
• agreements
• disagreements
• nonachievements
• grove
• hoop
• root

The fifth influence is time. In monochronic cultures, time is ​ (a)   (relative/an illusion/a healer) and deadlines are important. In polychronic cultures, time is flexible and there is always plenty of time to develop your relationships.

• money
• relative
• an illusin
• a healer

Both ways of living work well, just differently. It is important to do your best to keep your judgment out of your thinking. In other words, there is no ​ (a)   way to live. Difference is not a problem, but an opportunity to learn.

• right
• bright
• tight
• trite