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1.

Japanese often send money to bereaved


friends as an expression of sympathy.
True, because money is a common gift to
give the family of the departed.
2. Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan.
False, because Four is an
unlucky number in Japan because it
sounds like shi (死 – death). This is why
there are two readings for the number
four, shi and yon. Whenever possible,
people try to avoid using the deathy
one.
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, because correct manners are very
important among the Japanese. Also as a
foreigner in Japan you should be familiar
with at least the most basic rules of
Japanese Manners and Etiquette.
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.
False, because It is said to be that it is
normal in Japan to pick up your rice or miso
soup bowl and hold it under your chin to
keep stuff from falling.
5. Asians like Filipinos, Chinese and
Japanese value family, hard work 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, because it is the key to success. It’s
the price you pay for what you’re going to
get and It teaches you values.
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, because most Chinese care more
about the quality than the packaging of the
gift. They will insist on declining the gift
upon first receiving it and may accept it
only with urging. Furthermore, they will
usually wait until the guests have left to
open the gift. Westerners, on the other
hand, care a lot about the packaging and
usually open the gift and admire it in the
presence of the guest.
7. The Chinese normally embrace each
other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or on
hands, is usually acceptable for the Chinese.
False, because it is said to be that Chinese
normally do not embrace each other.
Kissing, whether on the cheeks or hands or
hugs are usually unacceptable to the
Chinese.
9. People in China tend to over-order food,
for they will find it embarrassing if all the
food is consumed.
True,because they will find it embarrassing
if all the food is consumed. When you have
had enough, just say so.
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 all over the children.
True, because the parent never gets divorce
if the relationship does not work. The father
maintains a strict discipline over their
children. The mother holds the
responsibility to guide their children by
teaching them to behave properly and
teaching them the difference between the
right and the wrong. In short, mother serves
as a socializing agent. The father has the
authority to execute punishment
including corporal punishment if necessary.
Children treat their father with respect and
at the same time maintain a distance. They
generally follow their father's family name.

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