In Finland, it is generally inappropriate to eat food while walking down the street, with one key exception, which is: A. Ice Cream B. Pulla, a yeast bread C. Meat or cheese sandwich D. Doughnut Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Should you be walking and eating in Finland?
Tipping in Bangladesh can be complicated. What statement is false? Even though hotels charge a service fee, hotel staff expect a small tip. Bangladeshis do not tip in restaurants. Never tip a delivery person as it is considered insulting. Foreigners are expected to tip in upscale restaurants. Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from When in Bangladesh….
Which important law went into effect in Turkey in 1934 and is still in use today? Made Islam the official state religion. Banned the then-latest new technology: television. Mandated that all people have surnames. Outlawed tipping. Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Which important law went into effect in Turkey in 1934?
Traffic accidents are the number one source of fatalities for international assignees and business travelers. While drivers can mitigate accident risks by adhering to local traffic laws and using seat belts, other strategies can also help. Since 2007, United Parcel Service (UPS) drivers have been instructed to avoid left turns. They have found this practice […] Continue reading… from Is it safer to turn right or turn left when driving abroad?
Some countries are opening up their borders. Which country uses the following hand gesture to summon people and is now opening its borders? “If you need to beckon someone, do not do so by moving a single finger towards you. Instead, extend your arm palm down and move your fingers up and down.” Iceland South […] Continue reading… from In which country will you be beckoned this way?
In which country should you tip ALL of these people? Grocery bagger Parking lot attendant Valet parking attendant Gas station attendant Garbage collector Taxi driver Delivery person Hairdresser Hotel bellman Airport porter a. USA b. Mexico c. Argentina d. Switzerland e. Australia Click here […] Continue reading… from Whom should you tip?
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many firms and organizations to ‘go virtual’ for those whose jobs allow this. It has also created awkward situations for assignees and their sponsoring companies when borders are closed and “shelter in place” orders are given. Our current environment, combined with advanced communication technologies, will have an impact on jobs. […] Continue reading… from Virtual Assignments During the Pandemic
In Cambodia, which is not a social custom? Taking care not to touch another person’s head. “Pointing” with your palm facing palm. Taking photographs in monasteries. Leaving uneaten food on your plate. Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Which is not a social custom?
In most Muslim countries what following public activity is commonly accepted: Showing the soles of your feet when seated Holding hands with an opposite sex person Holding hands with a same-sex person Touching a close friend with your left hand. The answer: […] Continue reading… from What public activity is commonly accepted?
