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Task 9. In this country the husband is the ruler of the household, and the custom is to keep the women hidden You will "travel the globe" by answering questions related to some of the cultural norms that are found in other countries. Match the country with the cultural descriptor provided. A. Saudi Arabia B. Japan C. Great Britain D. Germany E. Venezuela F. China G. Greece H. Korea I. India J. Mexico 10. Many businesspeople from the United States experience frustration because yes does not always mean the same thing in other cultures. For example, the word yes in this country means, "OK, I want to respect you and not offend you." It does not necessarily show agreement. 1. When people in this country table a motion, they want to discuss it. In America, "to table a motion" means to put off discussion. 2. In this country, special forms of speech called keige convey status among speakers. When talking with a person in this country, one should know the person's rank. People from this country will not initiate a conversation without a formal introduction 3. People from this country pride themselves on enhancing their image by keeping others waiting. 4. When writing a business letter, people in this country like to provide a great deal of background information and detail before presenting their main points. 5. For a man to inquire about another man's wife (even a general question about how she is doing) is considered very offensive in this country. 6. When in this country, you are expected to negotiate the price on goods you wish to purchase. 7. While North Americans want to decide the main points at a business meeting and leave the details for later, people in this country need to have all details decided before the meeting ends to avoid suspicion and distrust. 8. Children in this country learn from a very early age to look down respectfully when talking to those of higher status. 9. In this country the husband is the ruler of the household, and the custom is to keepExplanation / Answer
1)C) Great Britain.
The culture of Great Britain is much different from that of America. So also the meaning of phases differ.
2) B) Japan.
Keigo, is a part of Japanese language. It uses to show respect to people.
3) E) Venezuela.
People from Venezuela is less punctual as they feel satisfied when they keep a person waiting.
4) D) Germany.
The system of Germany is very different so they prefer to provide some of the background information before starting any formal meetings.
5) A) Saudi Arabia.
It is very offensive in Saudi Arabia if a man asks about another man's wife. So people in this country avoid such misbehaviour.
6) J) Mexico.
Mexico has a good bargaining power so seller expects buyers to make negotiation prices.
7) I) India.
In India, most of the people in business meetings prefer to decide all the details before it ends.
8) F) China.
Chinese children learn from a very young age about how to respect higher level people.
9) G) Greece.
Husbands are the main ruler in Greece. Still Greece has some influence of ancient civilization in it.
10) H) Korea.
The accent of Yes in Korean is little bit negative in English language. It is also used in many other situations.
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