A language that is not considered a major language for international business purposes is

a. Bahasa Indonesian.

b. French.

c. German.

d. Spanish.

Of the following language-related statements, the only statement that is true is

a. English is the only language ever used for international business purposes.

b. Japanese is a language used by one unimportant trading country.

c. international businesspersons often prefer to transact business in their native languages, even if they speak English well.

d. for a career in international business, you need to learn at least ten languages besides your native language.

All of the following choices are examples of nonverbal communication except

a. waving to a friend.

b. speaking to your teacher.

c. wearing red on Valentine's Day.

d. standing two feet from your friend.

All of the following choices are stages of the culture shock process except

a. total rejection of the new culture after a lengthy stay there.

b. happiness or euphoria.

c. frustration, anger, or depression.

d. acceptance of the new culture.

A citizen of the United States who has recently returned home after living in an underdeveloped section of Africa for two years is least likely to say

a. "This air-conditioning works too well; I'm chilly."

b. "Everything is exactly as it was when I left two years ago."

c. "He has worn a different outfit to work every day for the last two months."

d. "Wow! There are at least 20 flavors of ice cream from which to choose."