Activity 2: HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW? A. TRUE-FALSE STATEMENTS. Directions: Read the given statements. Identify whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.If your answer is FALSE, be able to provide justification on the space provided. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Japanese often send money to bereaved friends as an expression of sympathy. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
2. Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
3. In Japan it is impolite to pour your own drink when eating with others- you pour your companion's drink and your companion pours yours. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:_____________
4. It is a no-no in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff from falling. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:_____________
5. Asians like Filipinos, Chinese and Japanese value family, hardwork and their religion or faith. The benefit of all the members of the family is more important than the individual. Education of children and their excellence in school is important to them. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
6. Most Chinese care more about the quality than the packaging of the gift. They will insist on declining the gift. Furthermore, they will wait until the guests have left to open the gift. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
7. The Chinese normally embrace each other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or on hands, is usually acceptable for the Chinese. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
8. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
9. In China, it is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
10. Chinese parents are usually concerned about the discipline of their children. The parent never gets divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict discipline over the children. (TRUE/FALSE) Justification:______________
