1、国际商务礼仪复习题I. True of False Questions1. Arriving 10-15 minutes late for a business appointment is not uncommon in France. 2. Women can not work alongside men, except in the medical profession in Saudi Arabia. 3. You can engage in conversations about religion and politics in Saudi Arabia. 4. Showing up
2、 late for business meetings in Australia helps to make a great impression. 5. Advance reservation for visiting professional personage with business or government office is required in Australia. 6. You can sign a contract or write others name in red ink in South Korea. 7. South Koreans are usually f
3、riendly, and negotiations can be very easy. 8. Korean women traditionally keep their family names after their marriage. 9. It is ok to pass things with your left hand in India. 10. Never touch someone elses head in India because the head is considered the seat of the soul in India. 11. Modesty is im
4、portant in the way you dress, speak and carry yourself in South Korea. 12. Brazilians like to be early for an appointment.13. In business negotiations, Russians view compromise as a sign of weakness. 14. Dont praise or reward anyone in public in Russia, as it may be viewed with suspicion or cause en
5、vy and jealousy. 15. You think you should avoid asking questions at an interview because it is rude to interrupt the interviewer by doing so. 16. It is ok for you to complain about your former boss during an interview given by a competing company.17. The dress code in the business world is very cons
6、ervative. This means nothing flashy and provocative, too causal, too tight. 18. Men have no choice but a suit and a tie. Although there are many variations on the style of the suit, they are still very monotonous. 19. When you discuss business with your customers, you may not pay attention to your b
7、ehavior and that business etiquette plays an important role during business communications. 20. When we talk with a stranger, we usually use Sir when he is a man and Miss or Madam for a woman. 21. As a representative of your company, you want to ensure that you make the best impression on potential
8、clients- and that means having at least a basic familiarity with the customs and practices of the region. 22. While making introduction, men should rise while women may remain seated. 23. You should always stand up to greet and shake hands with visitors entering your office. 24. There is always at l
9、east one formal reception dinner, either for welcome or for farewell. 25. You should always turn off (or silence) your cell phone before heading into any job interview. 26. No matter what type of level of job you are applying for, you should always go out of your way to greet the receptionists and s
10、ecretaries with sincerity. 27. The correct way to butter bread is to cut it with knife first and then butter and bite it. 28. At any dinner party, dishes can be served and removed from where it is convenient. 29. To the left and above your plate will be the glasses you will be using during the meal,
11、 arranged from left to right in the order that they will be used if several wines are to be served to accompany different courses of the meal. 30. It is improper for a woman to apply lipstick at the table after a meal. 31. After the completion of a formal dinner, place the knife across the fork acro
12、ss the plate with the knife blade facing outward. 32. Showing respect for seniority and recognizing the hierarchical structure are vital for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships in Russia. 33. Its polite to make a business appointment before 10: a.m. or after 5 p.m. in Germany.
13、 34. Punctuality is extremely important to a German businessman.35. It is customary for Australian businessmen to exchange gifts at first business meetings. 36. Deadlines should not be rushed! Making decisions is often a slow and thoughtful process in Indian culture. 37. When you know a company you
14、are interviewing with is having a casual day on the day you are interviewed, it is best to dress down for the interview.38. Casual Friday means I can jump out of bed and dress myself casually to work. Anyway, Friday is when we can set free from company dress code. 39. In job-hunting, first impressio
15、ns are critical. Complex accessories are necessary to impress the interviewers. 40. Professional dress code standards are alive and well in major financial and executive management and anyone who aspires to top management knows that your personal appearance counts. 41. Firm handshakes are reserved f
16、or men at the beginning of a meeting while loose ones for ladies at the end of a meeting. 42. If you are introducing someone who has a title “Doctor”, for example, include the title as well as the first and last names in the introduction. 43. You should pay attention to International Protocol becaus
17、e some cultures dislike physical contact, even handshakes. 44. All the individuals in international business activities are supposed to be equal in taking the responsibility of observing the same business etiquette, regardless of their age, gender, race and nationality.45. The customary way of greet
18、ing is a bow in Japan. 46. The emphasis in Japanese business culture is on the act of gift-giving not the gift itself. 47. A “yes” may mean a lot of things in Philippines; therefore, one should be aware of the subtleties of a particular conversation. 48. When you visit customers, colleagues and othe
19、r associates, you can feel free to read any documents, cards, etc. on their desks. 49. Filipinos thrive on interpersonal relationships, so it is advisable to be introduced by a third party. 50. Do not rush deals. South Africans are very casual in their business dealings. II. Multiple Choice Question
20、s1. When being introduced to a person who is physically challenged such as missing the right hand, what should you do?A. Nothing-wait for the individual to offer their left hand first.B. Smile, make eye contact, but avoid handshaking-it is not necessary.C. Proceed as usual only making the left hand
21、adjustment if they initiate.D. Immediately offer your left hand to establish a comfort position for them.2. How long should a handshake last?A. As long as the introduction itself.B. Long enough so that the other can have a deep impression of you.C. End before the introduction is over.D. It doesnt ma
22、tter.3. Should a man wait for a woman to initiate a handshake?A. Of course. Lady First is a firm rule on all occasions.B. Not in a business setting. There is no preferential gender in the business arena.C. Only wait for an old lady to initiate a handshake.D. Only wait for a young lady to initiate a
23、handshake.4. You are talking with a group of four people. Do you make eye contact with:A. just the person to whom you are speaking at the moment ?B. each of the four, moving your eye contact from one to another?C. no one particular person ( not looking directly into anyones eyes) ?D. three of the fo
24、ur?5. When you receive a business card, what should you do?A. Put it away immediately into your pocket.B. Put it in a wallet that will be put in your back pocket.C. Read it carefully and place it on the table in front of you.D. Put in a card case immediately.6. A receptionist should understand the i
25、mportance of the job as keeper of the gate and the voice of the company greeting the public and observe the following behavior guides EXCEPT_.A. A receptionist should dress conservatively. B. A receptionist should wear makeup properly (if a lady, usually a lady) and have his/her hairstyle neatly and
26、 conservatively done.C. A receptionist should not eat, chew gum, smoke, or drink at the receptionist desk.D. A receptionist should read newspaper at the desk or magazines7. When you greet a visitor in your office, you should:A. say nothing and let her/him sit where she/he wishes.B. tell her/him wher
27、e to sit.C. say “Just sit anywhere”.D. say nothing and let her/him stand there.8. You have forgotten a lunch with a business associate. You feel terrible and know he is furious. You should :_A. write a letter of apology.B. send flowers.C. keep quiet and hope he forgets about it.D. call and set up an
28、other appointment.9. In a job interview, it is better for you to ask questions about_.A. job duties, management style.B. vacation, sick leaves. C. salary and bonusD. lunch breaks and so on.10. To be prepared for a job interview, you should collect and neatly arrange your important papers in a nice b
29、riefcase or portfolio that include the following EXCEPT_.A. cover letterB. resume C. work samplesD. driving license11. The recognized business colors are_.A. yellow and whiteB. red and blackC. black and grayD. pink and blue12. In some countries, people tend to have a casual attitude toward time, so
30、what will you do for your appointment?A. Youd better be a little bit late, but no more than 5 minutes.B. Always be punctual.C. You can be 15 minutes late as it is socially polite.D. You can be 10 minutes earlier.13. Where to put toothpicks served for the finger-food during the cocktail party?A. Put
31、them at the nearby plate.B. Hide them in the pocket.C. Throw them in the toilet.D. Look around and find the sign of plate to put them.14. You are the host of a cocktail party. If you find one of the guests is alone, you should_.A. approach him and keep on talking with himB. quickly greet him and the
32、n turn to the other guestsC. greet him and introduce him to the other guestsD. let him alone because the guest may wish to have a rest15. It is casual Friday, but you will meet with an important client. How do you dress yourself?A. As you normally would on Friday-the concept of casual Friday is well
33、 understood.B. A bit nicer than you would normally on Friday, but not in anything special.C. Appropriate for a business meeting.D. You dont give much thought to your dress at all and get dressed quickly and simply.16. You have a business meeting scheduled, but you are running a little late. Your cli
34、ents have been waiting about 5 minutes already. What do you do? A. Leave what you are working on and meet with the clients.B. Tell your assistant to tell the clients youll be there in a few minutes.C. Quickly finish what you are doing, then begin the meeting.D. Go and see the clients yourself, tell
35、them you are running late and will be finished soon.17. It is said you should make business calls during the time of office hours most people are freshest to receive them. When is it?A. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.B. 10 a.m. to noonC. 1 p.m. to3 p.m.D. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.18. Youre in a restaurant and a thin soup
36、is served in a cup with no handles. To eat it you should:A. pick it up and drink itB. use the spoon providedC. eat half of it with a spoon and drink the remainderD. blow on it if it is hot19. Youre at a table in a restaurant for a business dinner. Midway through the meal, youre called to the telepho
37、ne. What do you do with your napkin?A. Take it with youB. Fold and place it to the left of your plateC. Loosely fold it and place it on the right sideD. Leave it on your chair20. While having a dinner, food is passed _.A. clockwiseB. counter-clockwiseC. across the tableD. the way one wants21. In Bra
38、zil, men shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact. How do women generally greet each other?A. Shake handsB. Kiss each other on the cheeksC. Shake hands and then kiss each other on the cheeksD. Kiss each other on the cheeks and then shake hands22. What is a good con
39、versation topic in Brazil?A. Football B. ArgentinaC. PoliticsD. Religion23. In Brazil, when making a business appointment, how long in advance should the appointment be made?A. There is no need for an appointmentB. Three daysC. One weekD. Two weeks24. Which “hand gesture” should not be used in Brazi
40、l?A. OK gestureB. Thumb up C. Hand shakeD. Thumb down 25. If you want to do business with Russian, which of the following behaviors is customary before making a trip to Russia?A. Inform the prospective company of your intended business proposals and objectives.B. Describe your products in details to
41、 the prospective company. C. Ask the prospective company to meet at the airport. D. Bring expensive gifts to the prospective company. 26. Generally, to begin a meeting, who will open the discussion in Russia?A. The head of the organization B. The special public speaker of the organization C. The des
42、ignated ambassador of the organization D. It depends. 27. When negotiating with a German businessman, youd better _.A. talk about some family issues firstB. talk about sports firstC. praise their beautiful suitsD. get to the point directly28. When we introduce people in Germany, its polite to introd
43、uce _ first. A. senior or men B. senior or womenC. children or women D. children or men29. When you meet a German for the first time, youre expected to bring _. A. a box of chocolateB. a bouquet of flowerC. nothingD. a bottle of wine30. When you visit Australians, the best time for business activiti
44、es is _. A. from March to November B. from December to FebruaryC. from March to MayD. from June to August31. Which gift should NOT be brought with us if invited to an Australian businesspersons home? A. a bottle of red wine B. a box of DOVE C. a bunch of flowerD. a rabbit toy. 32. When will many Kor
45、ean businessmen take vacation? A. Mid-July to mid-August B. January to MarchC. Mid-September to mid-OctoberD. June to July33. Which is a good topic with Korean businessmen?A. Korean warB. CommunismC. Personal lifeD. Local culture34. What is the meaning of “Namaste” in Indian? A. Goodbye B. Thank you
46、 C. Have a good day D. I respect you35. Which of the following statements is not true regarding doing business with Indian Business men?A. Indian men do not generally shake hands with women out of respect. B. Do use titles whenever possible, such as “Professor” or “Doctor”. C. Do refuse any food or
47、drink offered to you during business meetings.D. Indians appreciate punctuality but may not reciprocate it. Try to be flexible.36. What does an “ok” sign mean in JapanA. FineB. SuccessC. OverD. Money 37. What is the core of the Japanese culture?A. Ambition B. PolitenessC. CollectivityD. Hierarchy38.
48、 Which of the following statements is not true regarding gift exchanging in Japan?A. Gift giving is common in Japan.B. Gifts usually are opened in the presence of the giver. C. Gifts are usually wrapped.D. White flowers should be avoided.39. Which of the following topics shouldnt we choose when comm
49、unicating with Thais?A. The delicious food in their countryB. The pleasant holiday experienceC. The rumor about the king and the royal familyD. The famous tourists sites.40. Why do Russian businessmen (women) sometimes lose their temper, walk out of the meeting, or threaten to terminate the relationship?A. They get angry. B. They attempt to coerce you to change your positionC. They just want to have a cup of tea.D. They are joking 41. You are at a business dinner
