Week 7 Quiz Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are 6 main elements of culture?
- language
- Communication
- Religion
- Values and Attitudes
- Customs & consumption patterns
- Aesthetics
What is ‘Aculturation’?
a process of adapting to a specific culture other than one’s own
Language is…
Language is the mediator, a mirror of culture and communication through verbal and non-verbal means.
What is often required to fully understand a culture?
The Mastery of a language.
How many languages does South Africa have?
11 languages
How many languages does India have?
Over 200
In Middle Eastern practices what is the left hand used for?
Cleaning self and wiping butt
What is Japanese business card etiquette?
Accept cards with both hands, bow at the same time and take cards while standing up.
What is the difference between monochronic time vs polychromic time?
Mono = Time is sacred, need to be on time (eg. Japan and Germany)
Poly = time is flexible, like to do many things at once (Latin America and Arab)
What do the following names mean in other languages?
- Chevy ‘Nova’ (Latin America)
- Ford ‘Fiera’ (Spanish)
- Evitol (Brazil)
- Nova = Doesn’t run
- Fiera = Ugly woman
- Evil = contraceptive
What do the following names mean in other languages?
- Colgate (El Salvador)
- “come alive, you’re in the Pepsi generation” (Germany)
- Hang yourself
- Something about coming out of the grave
What are the top 4 largest religions?
Christianity, Islam, hindu and buddhism
What culture has been inappropriately represented by Nike twice?
Islam - Once ‘Allah’ on bottom of shoe and one of Allah on fire.
Where is Hindu most popular?
India, Nepal, Mauritius, Bali and Indonisia
What is Buddhism based on?
Original teaching of Buddha aimed at personal and spiritual development
What meat don’t Hindu followers eat?
Beef
How do these cultures greet non-verbally?
1. Polynesian Men & Bolivians
2. Eskimos & Maoris
3. Thais & India
- Handshake and pat on the back
- Rub Noses
- Place hands together
How do these cultures greet non-verbally?
4. Islam
5. Kenya
6. Japanese
- Dont shake hands with women
- Spitting on hand then shaking
- Bowing
Why do Tibetan tribesmen stick their tongue out while greeting?
A sign of respect and that you’re not practicing black magic, and therefore, can be trusted. Show they aren’t the reincarnation of an evil king.
What does the colour Red mean to western cultures vs Asian cultures?
Excitement, Love and Danger vs good luck
What does the colour Red mean to Nigeria vs Egypt?
Agression vs lucky
What does the colour Green mean to Indonesia vs Mexico?
Forbiden vs idipendence
What does the colour Green mean to Middle East vs China?
Fertility and wealth and is the traditional colour vs Infertility, it is also taboo for men to wear green hats as this means your wife has cheated on you.
Who famously gave a speech about UBUNTU? And what does UBUNTU mean
Obama gave the speech in front of South Africa
UNBUNTU = Humanity/togetherness
