Chapter 6 Review Questions

Let us see how much you have learned in this chapter by going over these review questions.

1. Which statement is false reganding a handshake?
   1. A handshake should be firm.
   2. A handshake should be soft like a fish.
   3. It is appropriate to shake the other person's hand at the beginning and at the end of a meeting.
   4. There should be nothing but space between you and the person with whom you are shaking hands.
   5. When a handshake is unpleasant, negative character traits are associated with that person.

2. Which statement is incorrect?
   1. Always smile during an introduction.
   2. Always stand up when making an introduction or shaking hands.
   3. Always pronounce your name clearly during an introduction.
   4. In the Middle East always shake hands with members of the opposite sex.
   5. The guiding principle of an introduction is to treat the other person with consideration and respect.

3. In the Orient, what should you do when you receive a business card?
   1. Accept the business card with both hands; read it, and say something positive about the information on the card.
   2. Accept the business card with your left hand; read it, and say something positive about the information on the card.
   3. Accept the business card with your right hand; read it, and say something positive about the information on the card.
   4. Leave it on the table.
   5. Stick in your chest pocket next to your heart.

4. If you are hosting a large meeting, where should the most important guest sit?
   1. At the head of the table.
   2. At the opposite end of the table.
   3. At your left.
   4. At your right.
   5. Between you and your interpreter.

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© 2004 John Michael Pierobon

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