Cultural Taboos Quiz
Instructions: How well do you know the do's and don'ts of different cultures around the world?
- 1.
In many Asian cultures, it is considered rude to do what with chopsticks?
AUse them to point at foodBHold them in your left handCStick them upright in riceDRest them on the table - 2.
In Thailand, touching someone on which body part is considered very disrespectful?
ABackBHeadCHandsDShoulders - 3.
In many Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures, using which hand to eat is considered offensive?
AEither hand without utensilsBRight handCBoth hands togetherDLeft hand - 4.
In Japan, tipping at a restaurant is generally considered what?
ARude or insultingBRequired by lawCExpected and generousDOptional but appreciated - 5.
In India, showing the soles of your feet to someone is considered what?
AA greetingBA sign of friendshipCGood luckDDisrespectful - 6.
In China, giving someone a clock as a gift is taboo because the phrase sounds like what?
AEnding a friendshipBLosing moneyCBreaking a promiseDAttending a funeral - 7.
In Brazil, making the 'OK' hand gesture (thumb and index finger in a circle) is considered what?
AAn offensive gestureBA friendly signCA sign of wealthDA prayer - 8.
In Germany, it is considered bad luck to wish someone happy birthday when?
AAfter midnightBDuring a mealCOn a MondayDBefore the actual birthday - 9.
In South Korea, receiving a gift or business card with one hand is considered what?
AEfficientBImpoliteCGenerousDNormal - 10.
In many Muslim countries, consuming which type of meat is strictly forbidden (haram)?
APorkBLambCChickenDBeef - 11.
In Russia, shaking hands across a doorway threshold is considered what?
AVery politeBA business customCA sign of trustDBad luck - 12.
In Japan, blowing your nose loudly in public is considered what?
ANormalBHealthyCVery rudeDA sign of illness - 13.
In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred and it is taboo to do what?
AFeed themBWalk near themCEat beefDTouch them - 14.
In many European countries, placing your bread upside down on the table is considered what?
AA compliment to the chefBBad luckCPracticalDA sign you are finished eating - 15.
In Chile, eating anything with your hands, even fries, is considered what?
ANormal and expectedBPoor mannersCA sign of hungerDA compliment to the cook