Cultural Understanding Lesson 1

Customs from around the world!

1. In France, Belgium, Iran, people…..

A. Shake hands when they meet.B. Touch noses when they meet.C. Kiss each-other’s cheeks when they

meet.D. High five when they meet.

2. When you sneeze in New Zealand and many countries….

A. You laugh loudly.B. You do it on other people.C. Other people say “bless you.”D. You say “sorry.”

3. In many countries it is bad manners to touch...

A. People’s elbows.B. People’s shoes.C. Dogs.D. People’s hair.

4. In America when you meet people for the first time

you…A. Hug.B. High five.C. Touch the other person’s knees.D. Nod your head or say “Hey!”

5. When you greet your friends in Trinidad and Tobago

you….

A. Hug!B. Touch each other’s heads.C. Shake hands.D. Punch each other’s belly.

6. In Iran women wear…

A. A baseball cap.B. A head scarf.C. A rubbish bin.D. A doraemon hat.

7. In Trinidad and Tobago they eat with…..

A. Their hands and feet.B. Their hands, chopsticks and a knife

and fork.C. Chopsticks.D. A knife and fork.

Now for a funny video……

“How to NOT teach English!”