Test on Cultural Norms and Social Communication

Question 1: Is wearing shoes inside a home considered a taboo behavior in Slovakia?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Wearing shoes inside, especially when visiting somebody, is described as 'impolite' in Slovakia, not as 'taboo'. The materials mention 'taboo' as a general concept for bad things, but do not specifically label wearing shoes inside as 'taboo'.

Question 2: Using bad words is considered bad manners in all situations according to the study materials.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Bad manners are e.g. stealing, killing and destroying, using bad words when talking to some people in some situations.' This implies that using bad words is not considered bad manners in all situations, but rather specifically 'when talking to some people in some situations'.

Question 3: According to the provided study materials, which of the following is explicitly listed as an example of bad manners?

A. Wearing shoes inside a house in America

B. Stealing

C. Looking directly into the eyes of a person with higher status

D. Greeting people

Explanation: The study materials state: "Bad manners are e.g. stealing, killing and destroying, using bad words when talking to some people in some situations." Therefore, stealing is explicitly listed as an example of bad manners. The other options are either considered acceptable in some contexts or are examples of good manners according to the text.

Question 4: Based on the study materials, which statement about eye contact in different cultures is accurate?

A. In Slovakia, avoiding eye contact with a person of higher status is considered polite.

B. Some cultures deem it impolite to look directly into the eyes of a person with higher status.

C. Direct eye contact is a universally accepted form of communication across all cultures.

D. In Slovakia, it is expected to look directly into the eyes of the person you are talking to.

Explanation: The study materials state: 'In some cultures it's impolite to look into the eyes of a person with a higher status, when talking to him/her' which supports option 1. It also states: 'but in Slovakia you have to look directly into the eyes of the person you are talking to, drinking with etc.' which supports option 3.

Question 5: Internet chatting involves real-time communication through writing and the ability to leave messages or pictures.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "We can chat in real time by writing or even phoning with someone, we can leave messages or pictures, memes etc." This confirms that real-time written communication and leaving messages or pictures are included in internet chatting.