FAMILY | FOOD | SEXUAL PRACTICES | ETIQUETTE | MISCELLANEOUS |
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True
True or false:
In America and India, the most important moral principle is incest avoidance. |
Vietnam
Pho originated in this country
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D. All of the above
Prostitution is legal and encouraged in this country
A. Australia B. Netherlands C. Czech Republic D. All of the above |
Asia and Middle East
Refusing coffee, water, or food from a host is a sign of disrespect in countries of _______ and ________.
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Asian
Pointing a finger to show direction is perceived as rude in _______ culture. Instead, you should motion with your entire hand.
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False
True or false:
In India, "respect for hierarchy" refers to the belief that adults should sleep alone as a sign of respect. |
France
Escargot originated in this country
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C. Himalayas
In this country, it is common for brothers to share a wife;
A. Nigeria B. Norway C. Himalayas |
China and Japan
In these two Asian countries, it is a hosts mission to get their guests intoxicated.
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China
In this country's medical practices, a healthy baby is one that is balanced with "yin" and "yang"
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B. spit
In Bulgaria, it is customary to ____ on a baby's face while uttering "May the chickens poop on you"
A. put breast milk B. spit C. place ashes |
B. Ethiopia
Injra originated in this country:
A. Spain B. Ethiopia C. Thailand |
C. Papa, New Guinea
Children begin to engage in sexual activity by age 6 in this country:
A. Zimbabwe B. Inca C. Papa, New Guinea |
A. pocket
In Japan and China, it is disrespectful to put a business card in one's:
A. pocket B. wallet C. purse |
B. witchcraft
In the Azande culture of West Africa, the primary cause of illness is attributed to:
A. drugs B. witchcraft C. sexual practices D. infection |
D. Guatemala
In this Latin American country, it is customary to bathe babies in frigid water, expecting them to scream. This is said to relieve heat rash and promote a restful sleep.
A. El Salvador B. Paraguay C. Honduras D. Guatemala |
A. China
Pork blood, also known as, “zhū xiě gāo” originated from this country:
A. China B. HongKong C. Vietnam D. Japan |
A. Egypt
In ancient times, the ruling men would practice public masturbation in this country:
A. Egypt B. England C. Thailand D. India |
B. kissing
______ in public is considered taboo in Guinea.
A. smoking B. kissing C. drinking D. chewing gum |
A. Greece
Thumbs up in this country means "Up yours!"
A. Greece B. England C. Australia D. New Zealand |
A. Malaysia
Following birth, new mothers undergo a confinement period lasting 44 days (including full-body exfoliation, hot stone massages, and therapeutic massages) to preserve health and femininity in this Asian country.
A. Malaysia B. China C. North Korea D. Indo |
C. Guatemala
Fiambre originated from this country
A. Turkey B. Puerto Rico C. Guatemala D. Ukraine |
B. South Africa
Tribes from this country believe that erectile dysfunction is cured by a man engaging in sexual intercourse with his mother:
A. Mexico B. South Africa C. Peru D. Chad |
C. Nigeria
In this African country, it is taboo to handle a gift, food, or money with your left hand:
A. Sierra Leone B. Congo C. Nigeria D. Mali |
B. Hanbok
The traditional dress in South Korea is:
A. Kimono B. Hanbok C. Juhgori D. Khmar |