AMERICAN CULTURAL AWARENESS QUIZ
By Michael S. Lee, MBA – Copyright © 2005
1. People from which culture are least likely to use the word
"No"?
Mexican
Saudi
Japanese
German
Chinese
2. Which gesture is most universally offensive?
Pointing with the finger
The "OK" sign
Thumbs up
Talking with hands in pants pockets
Whistling at the opposite sex
3. People from which culture would be least comfortable in face-to-face interviews?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
4. The group that is most likely to clash with African Americans is:
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
5. Which group stands the closest when talking to friends?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
6. Which group places the most importance on proper manners?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
7. The group that feels they have the least time for leisure activities or rest is:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
8. Which group is least likely to openly complain about poor service?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
9. Which group gets the most physical exercise each week?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
10. Which group is most likely to ignore the onset of a health problem?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
11. Which group believes it treats women with the most respect?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
12. The majority of ethnic food in the United States is consumed by:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
13. Most likely to shop for a car online is:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
14. The group that least objects to receiving advertisements by direct mail is:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
15. The group that watches the most television each week is:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
16. Which group is usually the most punctual for meetings and appointments?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
17. Which group is least likely to consider religion as an important part of their lives?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
18. The group whose spending power increased the most from 1990 – 2001 was:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
19. The group that would most aspire to be wealthy is:
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
20. Which group is least prone to allergy problems?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
21. Which group places the highest value on openly displaying emotions?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
22. Which group would tend to be most comfortable listening to a lecture?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
23. Which group would be least likely to have health insurance?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
24. Which group would tend to prefer hands-on learning?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
25. Which group(s) is/are most comfortable in providing personal information like home phone number and address?
African Americans
Hispanics
Anglo Americans
Asians
Middle Easterners
Europeans
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