The intercultural negotiation process steps involve site and team selection, relationship building, ...

The intercultural negotiation process steps involve site and team selection, relationship building, opening talks, discussions, and agreement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Ques. 2

Which statement regarding holidays is incorrect?
 
  a. Germany has a carnival season similar to Mardi Gras.
  b. Many countries celebrate New Year's Day.
  c. Many Japanese companies close from April 29 to May 5.
  d. June is a bad time to conduct business in Europe as this is considered the vacation month.

Ques. 3

Which statement regarding consumption taboos is incorrect?
 
  a. Strict Muslims do not consume pork.
  b. Hindus do not eat any beef; the cow is considered sacred.
  c. Orthodox Jews eat only cattle or fowl that has been ritually slaughtered so that it is kosher.
  d. U.S. persons do not eat horse meat because of religious taboos.

Ques. 4

Which statement regarding special foods is incorrect?
 
  a. Corn-on-the-cob, a U.S. food, is considered a food for animals only in other countries.
  b. Most countries enjoy popcorn.
  c. Eating sheep's eyeballs in Saudi Arabia is common.
  d. In Mexico, chicken soup may contain the chicken's feet.

Ques. 5

Appropriate public behavior in the United States includes
 
  a. giving priority to older persons when waiting in line.
  b. speaking quietly in elevators.
  c. keeping to the left when walking on the street.
  d. treating service personnel with courtesy and respect.

Ques. 6

Which statement regarding office customs/practices is incorrect?
 
  a. U.S. employees are expected to keep busy while at work even during slow periods.
  b. Peru has one of the longest workweeks in the world.
  c. U.S. firms give more and longer breaks than do most European companies.
  d. In the United Kingdom, the only grounds for job termination are criminal behavior.

Ques. 7

Which statement regarding dress and appearance is correct?
 
  a. When visiting Saudi Arabia, wear the Arabic white, flowing robe and headcloth to show respect for the culture.
  b. Shoes should be removed when entering most Asian homes.
  c. Women conducting business in the Arab countries should wear pants and long-sleeved blouses or jackets.
  d. Wearing black or solid white in Thailand is appropriate; however, women should avoid wearing bright colors.