Across
- 2. _____ are practices or verbal expressions considered by a society or culture as improper or unacceptable.
- 6. The Dutch are famous for their _____.
- 9. People of the United States excel at small talk, as do Canadians and ______.
- 11. The highest percentage of persons who would not show their emotions openly were from Ethiopia, Japan, and Poland, although the lowest percentages of persons who would not express emotions were from Kuwait, Egypt, Spain, and _____.
- 13. In Taiwan, messages should not be written in ___ ink as this has death connotations.
- 15. In such countries as Japan, employers consider an employee’s job to be ______ unless the person breaks the law or is guilty of a moral turpitude.
- 16. Germans ______ relaxing and telling jokes in local bars or restaurants.
- 18. 70% of women in ______ have jobs.
- 19. ____ Day is each December 26th in Canada.
- 22. Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States all celebrate ______.
- 23. In the United States, people of all social and educational levels are accorded equal ____.
- 25. Man U.S. competitors, not only use bribery in international ______ but also may deduct the amount of the bribe on their taxes as a necessary business expense.
- 27. Using humorous ____ is a way of breaking the ice and establishing a relaxed atmosphere prior to the state of business in international meetings.
- 28. In ______, women hold about 38% of positions in parliament.
- 29. _____ customs and practices include typical hours of work, lunch and break times, degree of formality, and hiring/firing.
Down
- 1. ______women have traditionally not held prominent positions in government and business.
- 3. South Koreans favorite beverage is _____ tea.
- 4. In _____, pointing with your index finger is taboo, but you map point with the thumb.
- 5. The British, especially, intertwine humor in ______ discussions.
- 7. In China, October 1 is celebrated as _____ Day.
- 8. Sports Day is recognized on October 10th in_______.
- 10. In the _______ countries, women and men are treated equally.
- 12. In high-context societies such as the _____ culture, people have definite ideas on what constitutes proper behavior between males and females.
- 14. In ______, for example male supervisors customarily kiss their female secretaries on the cheek each morning or embrace them.
- 16. _______, too, have a good sense of humor that is self-deprecating.
- 17. Koreans seem to appreciate everybody’s ______.
- 20. Dress in Japan is also ______.
- 21. Hotels in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan often have no ____ floor.
- 24. Brazilian women are not only accepted but are also well ______ in business, medicine, and education.
- 26. _______ vary not only by country but also by regions or locations within a country.